# Buzz vs only u

Buzz and only u both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of only u's written reviews are positive against 50% of Buzz's. only u also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Buzz's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 12). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buzz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and only u sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

only u holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buzz has 1.5K ratings behind it against 12, 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 only u's.

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, only u every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzz | only u |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-make-friends/id956545196/reviews) | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-u-lock-screen-widget/id6670204069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 12 |
| 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 | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapmate Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493407194) | [Health & Wellness Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618420924) |

## 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


### only u

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-u-lock-screen-widget/id6670204069)

Send and receive personalized notes and messages directly to your lock screen. Stay connected with friends through fun, low-key updates that appear whenever you check your phone. It's a unique way to share quick thoughts and vibes.

**Highlights:** Personalized lock screen notes, Receive messages from friends, Fun and low-key connection, Customizable widget updates, Share quick thoughts and vibes

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock Screen Widget Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock Screen Widget Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium: lock screen widgets | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| annual only u for lock screen | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzz free?

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

### Is only u free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buzz or only u?

only u is rated higher. Buzz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while only u averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Buzz or only u have ads?

Neither Buzz nor only u shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buzz or only u?

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, and only u every 9 days. Most recently, Buzz was updated on September 23, 2026 and only u on September 17, 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.*