# BuzzMeIn vs Gamestar+ App&Play

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BuzzMeIn at 60% against Gamestar+ App&Play's 12%. BuzzMeIn also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Gamestar+ App&Play's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 46 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 21). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

BuzzMeIn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gamestar+ App&Play has 3K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of BuzzMeIn's written reviews are positive against 12% of Gamestar+ App&Play's.

BuzzMeIn ships an update every 46 months, Gamestar+ App&Play weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BuzzMeIn | Gamestar+ App&Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzmein/id1109830835/reviews)** | [4.2 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamestar-plus-app-and-play/id1525337914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 12.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 2 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lindsay Bridgman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1109830834) | [Gamestar Gaming Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525338096) |

## What reviewers say

### BuzzMeIn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzmein/id1109830835)

Transform your iOS devices into a game show buzzer system. Connect up to 8 devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for team challenges and Q&A sessions. Easily connect, buzz, and reset with a simple interface.

**Highlights:** Connect up to 8 iOS devices, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, Simple one-tap connect, Visual and audio buzz alerts, Easy reset function, Ideal for team challenges and Q&A

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gamestar+ App&Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamestar-plus-app-and-play/id1525337914)

Enhance your board game nights with interactive digital components for popular TV game shows. This companion app requires physical board games and offers a free trial before a subscription is needed.

**Highlights:** Interactive game show components, Supports Deal or No Deal, Supports Family Fortunes (UK), Supports Supermarket Sweep (UK), Digital support for Feud Masters, Digital support for Grocery Run

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and useful
- 🙂 Good for family games
- 🕹️ Fun game experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🚫 Missing advertised games
- 🤯 Misleading advertising
- 📦 Useless without companion app
- 💔 Broken/non-functional features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Login/account issues
- Incorrect game mechanics
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Add Wheel of Fortune game
- Improve sound effects
- Add more game modes
- Allow offline play
- Improve screen rotation/resizing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BuzzMeIn free?

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

### Is Gamestar+ App&Play free?

Gamestar+ App&Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BuzzMeIn or Gamestar+ App&Play?

BuzzMeIn is rated higher. BuzzMeIn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Gamestar+ App&Play averages 4.2 from 3K ratings.

### Do BuzzMeIn or Gamestar+ App&Play have ads?

Neither BuzzMeIn nor Gamestar+ App&Play shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BuzzMeIn or Gamestar+ App&Play?

BuzzMeIn ships an update every 46 months, and Gamestar+ App&Play weekly. Most recently, BuzzMeIn was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gamestar+ App&Play on November 8, 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.*