Buzz vs SciX
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
SciX
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Build real connections in the world of science. Our app is a professional community designed for students, researchers, and scientists who want to connect, collaborate, and grow. Whether you’re preparing for exams, working on research, or exploring new ideas, this is a space where serious minds meet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SciX at none against Buzz's 10. SciX also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. SciX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buzz | SciX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mapmate Interactive Limited | HACKCOMM TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED |
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
SciX
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
SciX
No in-app purchases
