Comparison

The Challenge! vs Buddy Games

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

Head to head
About

The Challenge!

Engage in real-time online trivia quizzes against friends or global players. Train your knowledge with frequently updated questions across various subjects. Chat with opponents and collect in-app points and crystals.

Highlights
  • Real-time online trivia challenges
  • Frequently updated questions
  • Challenge friends and global players
  • In-app points and crystals
  • Chat with opponents
  • Training mode
Features
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“The Challenge” is your online trivia quiz gaming app, where you can play against others and collect in app points and crystals. Play against other players and challenge them to a tough trivia. Answer from a wide list of questions that get updated regularly. You can also prepare for your challenges to others by training yourself before challenging opponents and friends. The Challenge - Learn, and Challenge. FEATURES * Real-time online trivia quiz challenges. * Interesting questions from a wide range of subjects that are frequently updated. * Challenge your Facebook friends or other players from across the world. * Chat with your opponents with cool stickers. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Downloading The Challenge App is free but for playing the quiz you need to Subscribe. If you decide to subscribe you will pay the price set for your country, as shown in the app, and payment will be charged through your account at Confirmation of purchase or, after the end of your free trial of 3 days. Your subscription will provide you access to play the game. You can choose between 2 Subscription i.e. Weekly & Monthly Subscription. Weekly Subscription provides you access to the App for 7 days Monthly Subscription Provides you access to the App for 30 Days! To avoid renewal, you must turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before your subscription ends. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy:http://uae-ajil.ae/challenge/challenge_privacy.htm Terms of Use: http://uae-ajil.ae/challenge/challenge_terms.htm Do you have any further questions about our App? Send us an email: support@uae-ajil.ae

About

Buddy Games

Features
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Challenge your friends face-to-face with 14 addictive local multiplayer mini-games — no internet needed! Buddy Games brings the party to your hands. Connect 2 iPhones over local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and compete in a collection of fast-paced mini-games designed for same-room fun. 14 MINI-GAMES: - Pong — The timeless classic, reimagined - Neon Hockey — Fast-paced air hockey action - Tic Tac Toe — Strategic 3-in-a-row battles - Connect Four — Drop discs, block, and win - Snake Duel — Head-to-head snake showdown - Bomberman — Strategic bomb-blasting chaos - Tank Battle — Aim, shoot, and outmaneuver - Camel Race — Wild race to the finish line - Racing — High-speed checkpoint competition - Light Cycles — Tron-style arena survival - Snatch — Quick reflexes steal the win - Mad Dash — Sprint, dodge, and outrun · Chapa Kick — Tabletop football duels · Reel Rush — Catch fish and steal your rival's catch SERIES MODE: Pick your favorite games, set the number of rounds, and compete in a full tournament series. Track wins across games and crown the ultimate champion. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Open Buddy Games on both phones 2. Connect automatically via local network 3. Choose your games and start playing! FEATURES: - No internet required — play anywhere - 2-player local multiplayer - Beautiful neon design with smooth animations - Best-of series with score tracking - Quick setup — connect and play in seconds - No accounts needed — just open and go Perfect for parties, road trips, waiting in line, or any time you want instant fun with a friend. Download now and challenge your buddy!

Screenshots

The Challenge!4 screens
Buddy Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buddy Games at none against The Challenge!'s 2. The Challenge!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. The Challenge! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. Buddy Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Challenge! ships an update every 3 weeks, Buddy Games every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
The Challenge! versus Buddy Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Challenge!Buddy Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZAJIL ELECTRONICBazinga Systems

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Challenge!

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$5.497 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$20.491 Month
None

Buddy Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Challenge! free?
The Challenge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buddy Games free?
Buddy Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Challenge! or Buddy Games have ads?
Neither The Challenge! nor Buddy Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Challenge! or Buddy Games?
The Challenge! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Buddy Games every 2 months. Most recently, The Challenge! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Buddy Games on October 22, 2026.

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