# Buzz vs Goneby

The clearest difference is rating: Buzz at 4.4 against Goneby's 3.9. Buzz also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 7). Goneby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence 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. Goneby asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buzz holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buzz has 1.5K ratings behind it against 7, 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 40% of Goneby's.

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, Goneby monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzz | Goneby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-make-friends/id956545196/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goneby/id1623104693/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **50.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 130 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mapmate Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493407194) | [Goneby Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623104695) |

## 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


### Goneby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goneby/id1623104693)

Connect with people you've encountered in real life but didn't have the chance to meet. This app prioritizes privacy, matching posts based on shared interests rather than profiles, allowing you to reveal your identity only when comfortable.

**Highlights:** Connect with real-life encounters, Post-based matching, Privacy controls for posts, Optional profile sharing, Focus on written expression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzz free?

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

### Is Goneby free?

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

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

Buzz is rated higher. Buzz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Goneby averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Buzz or Goneby have ads?

Goneby shows ads; Buzz does not.

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

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Goneby monthly. Most recently, Buzz was updated on November 6, 2026 and Goneby 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.*