# 15SOF vs Beer Buddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 15SOF at none against Beer Buddy's 12. 15SOF also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Beer Buddy's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (114K vs 5.2K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beer Buddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 15SOF asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 15SOF against 4.9 for Beer Buddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beer Buddy has 114K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of 15SOF's written reviews are positive against 65% of Beer Buddy's.

15SOF ships an update monthly, Beer Buddy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 15SOF | Beer Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15sof/id964715438/reviews) | **[4.9 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beer-buddy-friends-alerts/id1487915470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K | **114K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 56 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [15 SECONDS OF FAME, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/964715437) | [Buddy Network GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573231959) |

## What reviewers say

### 15SOF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15sof/id964715438)

Capture and receive video clips of yourself from live events. This app allows fans to get and share moments they appear on videoboards or TV screens. Register, take a selfie, and get your video memories delivered to your phone.

**Highlights:** Receive video appearances from live events, Share video memories, Selfie registration, Direct video delivery to phone, Award-winning fan experience

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent user experience
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🎉 Captures memorable moments
- 🤩 Amazing customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical issues and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing videos
- 🤔 Limited sports/event coverage

**Reported bugs**

- Login/signup problems
- Inconsistent video quality
- Delayed video delivery

**Requested features**

- Expand to more sports and events
- Improve video search and retrieval
- Add more customization options


### Beer Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beer-buddy-friends-alerts/id1487915470)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Stay connected with friends by receiving real-time alerts when they have a drink or go out. Share your own updates, see who's out on a live map, and log your drinks from a vast selection. It's a private way to keep up with your close circle.

**Highlights:** Real-time drink notifications, Live friends map, Share drink updates and photos, Log over 100,000 drinks, Private group stats, Quick reactions and toasts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $2.99 | per month |
| Beer Buddy+ | $3.99 | per month |
| Beer Buddy+ | $3.99 | per month |
| Beer Buddy+ | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Beer Buddy+ | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Beer Buddy Supporter – 6 Months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Beer Buddy+ | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Beer Buddy+ | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Beer Buddy Supporter – 6 Months | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Beer Buddy+ | $49.99 | per year |
| Beer Buddy+ | $49.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and social app
- 🚀 Great way to connect with friends
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🤩 Brings joy and entertainment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🤯 Confusing UI and UX changes
- 🤔 Lacks stability and consistency
- 🙄 Unnecessary updates and features

**Reported bugs**

- Posts not showing up for friends
- Drink count not updating correctly
- Inability to edit or delete posts
- Account sync and login issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to delete posts
- Bring back old features (e.g. comments, reactions)
- Improve account management (login, sync, delete)
- Add more interactive features and activities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 15SOF free?

15SOF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beer Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 15SOF or Beer Buddy?

Beer Buddy is rated higher. 15SOF averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Beer Buddy averages 4.9 from 114K ratings.

### Do 15SOF or Beer Buddy have ads?

Neither 15SOF nor Beer Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 15SOF or Beer Buddy?

15SOF ships an update monthly, and Beer Buddy every 8 days. Most recently, 15SOF was updated on September 23, 2026 and Beer Buddy on September 25, 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.*