Comparison

Friend Game Buzzer vs Ultimate Buzzer

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

Head to head
About

Friend Game Buzzer

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
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Friend Game Buzzer is the perfect app to manage your next trivia night. One person can host up to 64 other contestants who can buzz in during questions. Features: -Timer for friends who take too long - Select between hosting a server based or local game - Server: Supports up to 64 players, requires internet access. - Local: Supports up to 8 players, requires either WIFI or Bluetooth -AirPlay support -Automatic point tracking -Second place question offer

About

Ultimate Buzzer

Transform any gathering into a lively game show with this app. Players use their own phones as buzzers to compete in real-time trivia challenges. It's a simple, fun way to host quizzes for friends, family, or colleagues without any extra equipment.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer buzzer system
  • Real-time response detection
  • No extra hardware required
  • Simple setup
  • Immersive buzzer sounds
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
Features
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The Ultimate Buzzer App Turn any room into a game show! Bring the excitement of a live quiz show straight to your living room with The Ultimate Buzzer App – the modern way to play trivia games with friends, family, or colleagues. Each player connects with their own phone and uses it as a personal buzzer. Perfect for game nights, classrooms, or team-building events. No extra hardware. No complicated setup. Just download, connect, and start buzzing. How It Works Host a Game: One person starts a new quiz session as the host. Join the Room: Other players join from their own devices in the same room. Tap to Buzz: When a question is asked, players hit their buzzer to lock in first. Instant Feedback: Everyone sees and hears who buzzed first in real time. It is simple, fast, and brings everyone together, whether you are sitting at a table or playing on a big screen. Perfect for Every Occasion Trivia nights at home, school, or parties Family gatherings and game nights Classrooms and learning activities Office or team-building events Why Choose The Ultimate Buzzer App Instant reactions and fair response detection Simple setup over hosted rooms Clean design with large buttons and smooth animations Made for Groups Unlike a single buzzer app, The Ultimate Buzzer App turns every player’s phone into part of the game. No extra hardware required. Each player has their own buzzer, making it ideal for groups, classrooms, and events. Modern, Fun, and Accessible The interface is designed for all ages and easy to read, even in low-light settings. Large tap areas make it comfortable for everyone to use. Immersive Buzzer Sounds Each tap triggers clear, high-quality sound effects. Choose from classic game-show tones or fun, custom buzzes to match your quiz style. Privacy and Safety Your data stays private. The Ultimate Buzzer App does not track, collect, or share any personal information. No sign-in or account is required. Features at a Glance Multiplayer buzzer system for group play Real-time response detection Works across iPhone and iPad Ready, Set, Buzz! Gather your friends, pick a host, and start your quiz night in seconds. Whether it is a family gathering, classroom challenge, or office trivia competition, The Ultimate Buzzer App makes it fast, fair, and unforgettable. Download now and experience the fun of real buzzers – without the hardware. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Friend Game Buzzer3 screens
Ultimate Buzzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Friend Game Buzzer and Ultimate Buzzer both sit at 3.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Friend Game Buzzer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ultimate Buzzer's. Friend Game Buzzer also leads on ratings volume (288 vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, 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. Friend Game Buzzer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Ultimate Buzzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for Friend Game Buzzer against 3.0 for Ultimate Buzzer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Friend Game Buzzer has 288 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Friend Game Buzzer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ultimate Buzzer's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Friend Game Buzzer versus Ultimate Buzzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFriend Game BuzzerUltimate Buzzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (288 ratings) — better3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings288 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron KovacsRmb Studios

Customer experience

Friend Game Buzzer

All ratings288 ratings
Positive49.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative44.1%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative44.1%

Ultimate Buzzer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Friend Game Buzzer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • Players disconnected after a few minutes of play
  • Buzzer unresponsive to host instructions after disconnection
  • Unable to join game after entering correct code
  • Inconsistent point awarding to multiple buzzers

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Cross-platform and browser-based play
  • Split-screen capability
  • Queue/order system showing who's next
  • Ability to delete players from game

Ultimate Buzzer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Friend Game Buzzer

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Huge Tip$9.99
3 purchases

Ultimate Buzzer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Friend Game Buzzer free?
Friend Game Buzzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ultimate Buzzer free?
Ultimate Buzzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Friend Game Buzzer or Ultimate Buzzer?
Friend Game Buzzer is rated higher. Friend Game Buzzer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while Ultimate Buzzer averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Friend Game Buzzer or Ultimate Buzzer have ads?
Neither Friend Game Buzzer nor Ultimate Buzzer shows ads.

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