# Buzz vs Best Friends Network

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Best Friends Network at 100% against Buzz's 50%. Best Friends Network also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Buzz's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buzz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Best Friends Network sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Best Friends Network holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buzz has 1.5K ratings behind it against 14, 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 Best Friends Network's.

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, Best Friends Network every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzz | Best Friends Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-make-friends/id956545196/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-friends-network/id1573517037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 315 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapmate Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493407194) | [SocialTech Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573517039) |

## 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


### Best Friends Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-friends-network/id1573517037)

This app helps users build deeper friendships by sharing emotions and providing mutual support. It offers features for expressing feelings, sending care, and engaging in romantic conversations, aiming to create a less toxic social experience.

**Highlights:** Share daily emotions, Request emotional support (CareHearts), Romantic texting features (LoveTarts), AI-generated emotional selfies, Shake to reveal photos (PhotoPOP), Video chat backgrounds, Aura Feed for emotional expression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PURPLE Monthly | $0.89 | one-time |
| PURPLE Yearly | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzz free?

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

### Is Best Friends Network free?

Best Friends Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Buzz or Best Friends Network?

Best Friends Network is rated higher. Buzz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Best Friends Network averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Buzz or Best Friends Network have ads?

Neither Buzz nor Best Friends Network shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buzz or Best Friends Network?

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Best Friends Network every 9 days. Most recently, Buzz was updated on October 26, 2026 and Best Friends Network on October 20, 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.*