# Buzz vs Pounce

Buzz and Pounce both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Pounce's written reviews are positive against 50% of Buzz's. Pounce also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Buzz's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 8). On price, rating, 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 and Pounce sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Buzz against 4.5 for Pounce. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buzz has 1.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Buzz's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pounce's.

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, Pounce fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzz | Pounce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-make-friends/id956545196/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pounce-adopt-a-pet/id1519562000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapmate Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493407194) | [GuacApps LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248626616) |

## 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


### Pounce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pounce-adopt-a-pet/id1519562000)

Discover and connect with adoptable cats and dogs from local agencies. Filter your search to find your perfect furry companion and communicate directly with shelters and rescues to arrange adoption.

**Highlights:** Pet adoption listings, Foster opportunities, Searchable pet database, Filter by pet type and location, Direct communication with agencies, Pet listing tools for organizations

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouncepro001 | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzz free?

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

### Is Pounce free?

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

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

Pounce is rated higher. Buzz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Pounce averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Buzz or Pounce have ads?

Neither Buzz nor Pounce shows ads.

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

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pounce fortnightly. Most recently, Buzz was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pounce on November 3, 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.*