# Buzztime Trivia vs Sporcle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buzztime Trivia at none against Sporcle's 6. Buzztime Trivia also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sporcle's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 425) and chart position (#24 vs #168). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sporcle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Buzztime Trivia asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Buzztime Trivia against 4.7 for Sporcle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sporcle has 4.1K ratings behind it against 425, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Buzztime Trivia's written reviews are positive against 35% of Sporcle's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzztime Trivia | Sporcle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzztime-trivia/id1539592841/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 425 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **38.5% of reviews** | 35.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #168 | **#24** |
| Size | 67 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Buzztime, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329676017) | [Sporcle, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/353642904) |

## What reviewers say

### Buzztime Trivia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzztime-trivia/id1539592841)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage in trivia challenges at participating locations or enjoy single-player games on the go. Test your knowledge across various categories and compete for top spots on leaderboards. Earn points and unlock exclusive network games.

**Highlights:** Play exclusive network trivia games, Play trivia at Buzztime locations, Compete on local and network leaderboards, Play single-player trivia games, Choose from various trivia topics, Fast-paced 10-second trivia challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sporcle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Trivia, #50 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage in a vast collection of trivia games and quizzes covering countless topics. Test your knowledge with various formats, compete with others, and earn achievements. Offers both free and premium experiences.

**Highlights:** Over 1 million trivia games, Hundreds of categories, Multiple quiz formats, Play solo or against others, Badges and achievements, Create your own quizzes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Sporcle Orange | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year of Sporcle Orange | $59.99 | per year |
| 250 Florins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Florins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Florins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Florins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for trivia and quizzes
- 👍 Lots of variety and categories
- 😊 Fun and engaging experience
- 💡 Helpful for memory training and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially with picture quizzes
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads, even in paid version
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired quizzes
- 🔍 Subpar mobile optimization, issues with keyboard and screen size

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Keyboard issues, unable to close or move it
- Picture/map quizzes not rendering properly
- Inconsistent behavior when exiting quizzes

**Requested features**

- Add quiz history and ability to replay past quizzes
- Improve search and filtering options
- Optimize for better mobile experience, especially with picture/map quizzes
- Provide more customization options (e.g., disable timer)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzztime Trivia free?

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

### Is Sporcle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buzztime Trivia or Sporcle?

Sporcle is rated higher. Buzztime Trivia averages 4.6 out of 5 from 425 ratings, while Sporcle averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Buzztime Trivia or Sporcle have ads?

Sporcle shows ads; Buzztime Trivia does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buzztime Trivia or Sporcle?

Buzztime Trivia ships an update monthly, and Sporcle monthly. Most recently, Buzztime Trivia was updated on November 7, 2026 and Sporcle on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Buzztime Trivia or Sporcle?

Buzztime Trivia currently peaks at #168 in the App Store charts, and Sporcle at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*