# Buzz vs Misd

The clearest difference is rating: Misd at 5.0 against Buzz's 4.4. Misd also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Buzz's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 5). 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. Misd asks for nothing beyond the download.

Misd 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, Misd every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzz | Misd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-make-friends/id956545196/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/misd/id6761714407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mapmate Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493407194) | [Misd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727788825) |

## 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


### Misd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/misd/id6761714407)

Discover people and places around you through real-life interactions. Connect with individuals you've crossed paths with, find new acquaintances, and share content with a local community. Offers private messaging and profile customization.

**Highlights:** Discover people based on real-life encounters, Connect with individuals you've crossed paths with, Share images and videos in local feeds, Private messaging with connections, Profile customization with Passport ID, Karma and Clout leaderboards, Safety features for location privacy

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzz free?

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

### Is Misd free?

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

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

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

### Do Buzz or Misd have ads?

Neither Buzz nor Misd shows ads.

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

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Misd every 4 days. Most recently, Buzz was updated on October 29, 2026 and Misd on October 20, 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.*