# WikiRaces 4 vs Friend Game Buzzer

The clearest difference is rating: WikiRaces 4 at 4.6 against Friend Game Buzzer's 3.1. WikiRaces 4 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). Friend Game Buzzer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WikiRaces 4 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Friend Game Buzzer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WikiRaces 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WikiRaces 4 has 1.9K ratings behind it against 288, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of WikiRaces 4's written reviews are positive against 44% of Friend Game Buzzer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WikiRaces 4 ships an update monthly, Friend Game Buzzer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WikiRaces 4 | Friend Game Buzzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikiraces-4/id1030997904/reviews)** | [3.1 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-game-buzzer/id1303196209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 288 |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | **44.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Finke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028927035) | [Aaron Kovacs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071984190) |

## What reviewers say

### WikiRaces 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikiraces-4/id1030997904)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Trivia, #177 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced multiplayer game where players race to locate specific Wikipedia articles. Test your knowledge and speed against up to seven other opponents in this educational challenge.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer racing, Wikipedia article discovery, Up to eight players, Speed and knowledge challenge, Educational gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WikiRaces+ | $0.99 | per month |
| WikiRaces+ | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging game
- 🤝 Great for playing with friends
- 🧠 Combines entertainment with education

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy multiplayer
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity and matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Disconnections during gameplay
- Matchmaking issues

**Requested features**

- Add single-player mode
- Improve private lobby functionality
- Optimize performance and stability


### Friend Game Buzzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-game-buzzer/id1303196209)

Host trivia nights with up to 64 players. This app allows one person to manage contestants, track scores automatically, and even offers a second place question option. It includes a timer to keep the game moving.

**Highlights:** Host up to 64 players, Automatic point tracking, In-game timer, Server-based or local game modes, Second place question offer, AirPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 🎯 Perfect for Jeopardy and quiz games
- 💰 Completely free with no ads or paywalls
- 🚀 Efficient score tracking and point management
- ⚡ Quick setup and navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequently kicks players out during gameplay
- 🐛 App crashes and disconnects regularly
- 🌐 Server mode is unreliable and non-functional
- ⚠️ Inconsistent buzzer detection with simultaneous presses
- 🔌 Connection/disconnection issues mid-game

**Reported bugs**

- Players kicked out during local play sessions
- App crashes mid-game requiring rejoin
- Server hosting returns 'can't host' error
- Simultaneous buzzes show incorrect winner on player screens vs host screen
- Some players unable to see 'Buzz In' option in server mode

**Requested features**

- Lockout/continue function for incorrect answers
- Ability to configure penalty for wrong answers
- Custom point values for questions
- Team functionality with combined scores
- Visible scoreboard for all players, not just host


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WikiRaces 4 free?

WikiRaces 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Friend Game Buzzer free?

Friend Game Buzzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WikiRaces 4 or Friend Game Buzzer?

WikiRaces 4 is rated higher. WikiRaces 4 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Friend Game Buzzer averages 3.1 from 288 ratings.

### Do WikiRaces 4 or Friend Game Buzzer have ads?

Neither WikiRaces 4 nor Friend Game Buzzer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WikiRaces 4 or Friend Game Buzzer?

WikiRaces 4 ships an update monthly, and Friend Game Buzzer every 5 months. Most recently, WikiRaces 4 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Friend Game Buzzer on November 4, 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.*