# Buzz vs IRL Hangouts

The clearest difference is rating: IRL Hangouts at 5.0 against Buzz's 4.4. IRL Hangouts also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Buzz's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

IRL Hangouts 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, IRL Hangouts weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzz | IRL Hangouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-make-friends/id956545196/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irl-hangouts/id6744988242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapmate Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493407194) | [Ask Elle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707555822) |

## 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


### IRL Hangouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irl-hangouts/id6744988242)

Connect with like-minded young men for real-world adventures and discussions. Find your crew for shared interests, from pop culture debates to D&D campaigns. This app focuses on building friendships and combating loneliness.

**Highlights:** Connect with like-minded individuals, Plan real-world adventures, Join groups based on interests, Discuss shared hobbies and topics, Combat loneliness and boredom

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzz free?

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

### Is IRL Hangouts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buzz or IRL Hangouts?

IRL Hangouts is rated higher. Buzz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while IRL Hangouts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Buzz or IRL Hangouts have ads?

Neither Buzz nor IRL Hangouts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buzz or IRL Hangouts?

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, and IRL Hangouts weekly. Most recently, Buzz was updated on November 1, 2026 and IRL Hangouts on October 28, 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.*