# Buzz vs Reactly

The clearest difference is rating: Reactly at 5.0 against Buzz's 4.4. Reactly also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Buzz's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Reactly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reactly 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, Reactly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzz | Reactly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/reactly-share-and-react/id6746138563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mapmate Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493407194) | [Ahmad Arafeh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815376825) |

## 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


### Reactly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reactly-share-and-react/id6746138563)

Share photos and content with a global community and receive instant, detailed feedback. Engage with posts through an interactive slider and see reactions update live. Discover trending content and connect with creators.

**Highlights:** Share photos, videos, and moments, Receive detailed community feedback, Interactive slider reaction experience, Live reaction updates, Discover trending and popular posts, Follow creators and interact

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reactly+ | $0.99 | per month |
| Boost Pack – 30 Reactions | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzz free?

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

### Is Reactly free?

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

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

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

### Do Buzz or Reactly have ads?

Neither Buzz nor Reactly shows ads.

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

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reactly every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buzz was updated on September 29, 2026 and Reactly on September 14, 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.*