# Game Show Buzzer vs Pixel Plex

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Plex at 69% against Game Show Buzzer's 18%. Pixel Plex also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Game Show Buzzer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game Show Buzzer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Pixel Plex sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Game Show Buzzer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Plex has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Game Show Buzzer's written reviews are positive against 69% of Pixel Plex's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Game Show Buzzer ships an update every 3 days, Pixel Plex weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Show Buzzer | Pixel Plex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-show-buzzer/id1253727213/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-plex-city-builder/id1296964678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aryaman Sharda](https://appshunter.io/developer/651900313) | [Toast - Apps and Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/393055476) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Show Buzzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-show-buzzer/id1253727213)

Transform phones into buzzers for interactive game shows. One person hosts, others join with a room code to compete in trivia and quizzes. Features include real-time scoring, team play, and automatic reconnection.

**Highlights:** Phone as buzzer, Host and player modes, Real-time scoring, Team play, Automatic reconnection, iPad host desk layout

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro, monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Pro, monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro, yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro, yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Party Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro, forever | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro, forever | $29.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Plex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-plex-city-builder/id1296964678)

Collaborate with up to 40 players to build, trade, and expand a shared city. Design unique structures, manage resources, and engage in market trading to grow your collective cityscape. Participate in mayoral elections to influence city-wide decisions in this ad-free, relaxing simulation.

**Highlights:** Collaborative city building with up to 40 players, Resource trading and market management, Over 60 unique, evolving buildings, Land expansion and business growth, In-game mayoral elections, Ad-free gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Club Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Bundle 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pack 1 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Change Username | $1.49 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Cities | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pack 6 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pack 4 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Chill and relaxing gameplay
- 🤩 Great city building experience
- 💪 Collaborative community aspect
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progression and resource gathering
- 💰 Paywall to create new cities
- 🏠 Inactive players occupying city slots

**Reported bugs**

- Buildings disappearing after upgrades
- Incorrect countdown timers
- Negative resource and money balances
- Plex market crashing the game
- Inability to create new cities after purchase

**Requested features**

- Ability to kick inactive players
- More buildings and upgrade options
- Faster resource generation
- Shared trading depot between servers
- Ability to switch servers without losing progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Show Buzzer free?

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

### Is Pixel Plex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Game Show Buzzer or Pixel Plex?

Game Show Buzzer is rated higher. Game Show Buzzer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pixel Plex averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Game Show Buzzer or Pixel Plex have ads?

Neither Game Show Buzzer nor Pixel Plex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Game Show Buzzer or Pixel Plex?

Game Show Buzzer ships an update every 3 days, and Pixel Plex weekly. Most recently, Game Show Buzzer was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pixel Plex on November 11, 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.*