# Buzz vs Scapade

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scapade at 100% against Buzz's 50%. Scapade also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Buzz's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Scapade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buzz has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Scapade's.

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, Scapade every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzz | Scapade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-make-friends/id956545196/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scapade/id1499878033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 130 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mapmate Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493407194) | [Marjorie Perlas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499878032) |

## 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


### Scapade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scapade/id1499878033)

Discover authentic connections and spontaneous meet-ups based on shared interests. Explore local events, from art shows to fitness classes, and find people who match your vibe for unique adventures. It makes social discovery effortless and fun.

**Highlights:** Interest-based connections, Discover local events, Spontaneous meet-ups, Find authentic adventures, Effortless social discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzz free?

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

### Is Scapade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buzz or Scapade?

Scapade is rated higher. Buzz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Scapade averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Buzz or Scapade have ads?

Scapade shows ads; Buzz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buzz or Scapade?

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scapade every 6 weeks. Most recently, Buzz was updated on September 23, 2026 and Scapade on September 6, 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.*