Comparison

Boukili vs Buddy's Quest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Boukili

This app offers an interactive and educational reading experience for children aged 4 and up, supporting both native French speakers and learners. It features a vast collection of illustrated books, multiple reading modes, and tools for teachers and parents to track progress and assign readings.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of illustrated books
  • Multiple reading modes
  • Teacher and parent dashboard
  • Student progress tracking
  • Customizable avatar
  • Interactive quizzes
Features
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Boukili, presented by Groupe média TFO, provides an immersive, interactive and educational reading experience for children ages 4 and up, whether they are native to the language or still learning French. Boukili encourages children to read and supports them by offering a collection of hundreds of illustrated books grouped by reading level, theme and skill. Boukili offers different reading modes to young readers according to their needs: narration mode (listening to the book), solo mode (independent reading) or voice recording mode. Boukili is a customizable tool for teachers, parents and children. Teachers have access to a dashboard allowing them to: create a profile for each student (unlimited number of students!) assign readings to students according to their level and interests listen to student recordings view the progress of each student send messages of encouragement A version adapted for parents also gives them access to a dashboard where they can track and guide their child’s progress. Boukili makes learning to read fun by offering quizzes and a cute avatar to customize. The theme of travel is ever-present, with the possibility of unlocking countries to discover. Children gain confidence while discovering the wonderful world of reading! Have a nice trip!

About

Buddy's Quest

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Indigenous Youth Wellness Game. Play, Reflect, Learn. Buddy's Quest isn't just another game—it's your space to play, reflect, and connect. Made with the help and voices of Indigenous youth, Buddy's Quest brings you fun mini-games, thoughtful activities, and a safe place to chat anonymously, supporting your emotional wellness every step of the way. Play & Challenge Yourself Unlock levels, earn rewards, and challenge your mind and reflexes with engaging mini-games: * Drumming - Tap to the rhythm, featuring a beautiful indigenous song and other inspiring beats. * Break the Blocks - Enjoy the image as you smash the blocks and grab power-ups * Match the Gems - Swap and match stunning crystals and challenge your mind to finish in the least amount of turns. * Color the Picture - Paint intricate puzzles where no two colours can touch; test your creativity! * Trace & Respond - Trace shapes to form a beautiful image while answering reflective and fun multiple-choice, true/false or number-based questions Progress and Earn Rewards: * Unlock bonus levels the better you do. * Aim for 3 stars to earn profile pictures, unlock levels and climb the leaderboard! Safe & Anonymous Chats with Peers Need someone to talk to? Connect one-on-one with peers who will listen to you—chat about whatever you want, including things about the game or your life. * Fully anonymous - No sign-ups or accounts, just open the app and chat. * Safe space - Discuss the topics that you want to talk about, how you want to talk about. Why Buddy's Quest? * Visuals and content were created with input from Indigenous youth and adults—explore some indigenous culture * Balance light-hearted mini-games with some deep self-reflective questions and educational experiences * Feel supported by playing games to de-stress or by chatting anonymously. * Free and easy to use. Your quest starts here—whether you want to have fun, reflect, or chat, Buddy's Quest is your space to grow. **Need Immediate Help?** If you're in danger or facing a crisis, call 911 or your local support services. Buddy's Quest is not a crisis line.

Screenshots

Boukili4 screens
Buddy's Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Boukili at 13.0 against Buddy's Quest's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boukili ships an update every 2 months, Buddy's Quest every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Boukili versus Buddy's Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoukiliBuddy's Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB611 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperL'OFFICE DES TELECOMMUNICATIONS EDUCATIVES DE LANGUE FRANCAISE DE L'ONTARIOTryCycle Data Systems Inc.

Bugs and requests

Boukili

Reported bugs

39 issues
  • Screen is cropped in 'trouvez les objets suivants' game
  • Contact support link goes to 404
  • Long loading times for the app and images
  • Null is not an object error when logging in
  • TypeError: null is not an object (evaluating 'I.providerData')
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  • App freezes at the last step of account creation
  • Sound stops working or takes a long time to speak
  • Progress not displayed after reading a book
  • No questions accessible at the end of reading
  • Airplane doesn't always advance after reading a book
  • Error in question 2 of 'le coffre d’outils marin'
  • App freezes and jumps from question 1 to 3
  • App blocks after each reading, requiring logout/login
  • Images do not appear in books, only cover page image
  • Cannot answer question two of 'les brocolis' story
  • Cannot go back to read another book
  • Question number 2 is inaccessible when answering questions
  • App freezes constantly
  • App crashes constantly
  • Unusable on iOS 14.2
  • Login requires re-typing email and password every time
  • No option to log in with Google, Apple, etc.
  • App freezes every 3-5 minutes
  • App freezes a lot
  • App freezes on questions every time
  • Cannot save username and password for quick login
  • App is slow, freezes often, no longer useful
  • Cannot pass to question two at the end of the story
  • Cannot go back to read another book
  • App freezes at any moment, requires closing and reopening
  • Cannot create a parent account, stays on login page
  • App is in old version after re-downloading
  • Cannot create an account, just spins
  • App doesn't work, keeps downloading after info is put in
  • Doesn't work at account creation stage
  • Takes long to download in China
  • Unable to login using class code
  • Error code when trying to login with class code
  • Issue to log in

Requested features

5 requests
  • Syllable-colorization option for books
  • Re-categorize app under 'Education'
  • Add more books
  • Pause narration and change speed for books
  • Different books for different places

Buddy's Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Boukili

No in-app purchases

None

Buddy's Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boukili free?
Boukili is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Buddy's Quest free?
Buddy's Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boukili or Buddy's Quest have ads?
Neither Boukili nor Buddy's Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boukili or Buddy's Quest?
Boukili ships an update every 2 months, and Buddy's Quest every 6 weeks. Most recently, Boukili was updated on October 16, 2026 and Buddy's Quest on October 6, 2026.

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