# Buzz vs Bong Buddies

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buzz at 50% against Bong Buddies's 0%. Buzz also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). Bong Buddies's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buzz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Bong Buddies asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buzz holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buzz has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Buzz's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bong Buddies's.

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, Bong Buddies every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzz | Bong Buddies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-make-friends/id956545196/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bong-buddies/id1492979357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **50.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mapmate Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493407194) | [Subhan Malik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492979356) |

## What reviewers say

### Buzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-make-friends/id956545196)

Discover and connect with new people based on shared interests like music, movies, and gaming. Swipe to find friends nearby or globally, chat, share photos, and even find local activities. Earn rewards for your engagement.

**Highlights:** Swipe to meet people, Match through interests, Chat and share photos, Find local activities, Earn rewards, Global and local connections

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mapbuzz Gold One Week Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Gold Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Mapbuzz Gold One Month Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Mapbuzz Gold Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Studio/Limelight | $1.99 | one-time |
| Studio/Limelight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Studio/Limelight | $4.99 | one-time |
| Studio/Limelight | $6.99 | one-time |
| One Week Time Feature | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mapbuzz Gold Features | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🙂 Fun to use
- 🗺️ Useful map feature
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🤝 Great for making friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- ⏳ Slow and laggy
- 🔒 Difficult to create account
- 💰 Too many paywalls
- 🚫 Fake profiles and scams

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Verification problems
- Notification bugs
- Incompatibility with devices
- Account deletion not working

**Requested features**

- Add video calling
- Increase swipe/message limits
- Improve account deletion process
- Enhance age verification
- Add more customization options


### Bong Buddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bong-buddies/id1492979357)

Connect with like-minded individuals in your local area to share interests and discover new friendships. Join or create groups, find local events, and share your experiences with a community of enthusiasts. Meet new people and start connecting.

**Highlights:** Find local groups, Discover events, Connect with people, Share experiences, Meet new friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzz free?

Buzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bong Buddies free?

Bong Buddies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buzz or Bong Buddies?

Buzz is rated higher. Buzz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Bong Buddies averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Buzz or Bong Buddies have ads?

Neither Buzz nor Bong Buddies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buzz or Bong Buddies?

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bong Buddies every 6 weeks. Most recently, Buzz was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bong Buddies on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*