Buzz vs Pinora
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buzz
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.
- Swipe to meet people
- Match through interests
- Chat and share photos
- Find local activities
- Earn rewards
- Global and local connections
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Buzz is the most fun way to make new friends. Think of it as the best party spot which the whole world can enter! You'll get to find peeps with your vibe, nearby or anywhere around the world. Buzz helps you match through interests in 6 different categories which are; Music, Movies, Food, Gaming, Sports, and Travel. Millions of people are using Buzz to: • Swipe your way to meet fun people near you within your age range. • Make new friends nearby or anywhere in the world. • Chat with peeps, share pics and bring your Bitmoji to Buzz! • Get rewards for being active. • Find things to do nearby. • App is so simple to use, you don't need to be a wizz to use it! Buzz is your new friend :) So what are you waiting for? Join the party now! Term & Condition: http://mapbuzz.com/privacy.html
Pinora
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Pinora - your life, organized Pinora is where what you care about lives: Food, Places, Travel, and Fitness - saved from links, built from scratch, planned for the week, and shared with friends. Save what you love Import from links, capture ideas from screenshots with Premium, or create your own. Organize everything into folders; keep them private or publish them on your profile with a custom cover. Switch boards anytime: recipes, spots, trips, and workouts stay sorted where they belong. Food - cook with confidence Follow clear steps, track favorites, and rate what you make. Plan your week with a meal planner, then build grocery lists so shopping stays simple. Estimate recipe cost, find ways to spend less, and unlock Premium nutrition insights for calories and macros. Places - remember where to go Save restaurants, cafés, and spots worth returning to. Keep notes, open them in Maps, and turn favorites into trip plans. Travel - plan the trip, not just the wishlist Save destinations and itineraries, pack what matters, and keep trip details in one place so the next getaway is easier to find; and easier to share. Fitness - build routines that stick Save workouts and exercises, track what’s working, and keep training ideas organized alongside the rest of your life; not buried in another app. Share your life Post plates and updates, follow friends and creators, explore the community, and show off public folders on your profile. Make it yours with a personalized banner (Premium). Pinora Premium Go ad-free, scan and import screenshots, generate nutrition automatically, personalize your profile banner, and unlock unlimited recipe-cost savings tools. Whether you’re collecting recipes, mapping favorite places, planning a trip, or logging workouts - Pinora keeps life personal, organized, and social. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.jumpli.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.jumpli.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pinora at daily against Buzz's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Buzz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Pinora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, Pinora daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buzz | Pinora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mapmate Interactive Limited | We Discovr Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Buzz
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login issues
- Verification problems
- Notification bugs
- Incompatibility with devices
- Account deletion not working
Requested features
6 requests- Add video calling
- Increase swipe/message limits
- Improve account deletion process
- Enhance age verification
- Add more customization options
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- Improve chat room features
Pinora
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Buzz
- Mapbuzz Gold One Week Premium$9.997 Days
- Monthly Gold Premium$19.991 Month
- Mapbuzz Gold One Month Premium$29.991 Month
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- Mapbuzz Gold Yearly Premium$59.991 Year
- Studio/Limelight$1.99
- Studio/Limelight$2.99
- Studio/Limelight$4.99
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- Studio/Limelight$6.99
- One Week Time Feature$9.99
- Mapbuzz Gold Features$29.99
Pinora
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$79.991 Year









