# Friend Game Buzzer vs Ultimate Buzzer

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Friend Game Buzzer | Ultimate Buzzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-game-buzzer/id1303196209/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-buzzer/id6753627700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **288** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **44.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Kovacs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071984190) | [Rmb Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833702262) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Ultimate Buzzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-buzzer/id6753627700)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*