Comparison

Buzztime Trivia vs Atmosphere Trivia

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

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About

Buzztime Trivia

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
Currently charting
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Get the Buzztime Trivia app to play at your favorite Buzztime location, as well as single-player “Countdown GO” and “Buzztime Dash” games while on the go. Challenge your smarts by answering questions provided by the nation’s leading trivia company. Once you download Buzztime Trivia, simply login or register as a new player to unlock these buzzworthy features! Buzztime Trivia Features: • Play all the exclusive Buzztime trivia network games that you know and love to earn Players Plus Points! • Just head into your favorite Buzztime location and select the Play at a Buzztime Location button on the home screen to play using your mobile device. • Claim your spot at the top of local and network leaderboards so you can brag about it to your bar buddies! OR • Play single-player trivia games while outside of Buzztime locations to top the daily leaderboards. • Find your favorite trivia topics from categories like sports, pop culture, music, movies, and more in Countdown GO! Grab a beverage and get ready to trivia and chill. • Want to play faster? Buzztime Dash will test your quickness in 10-second questions with NO HINTS! We can't look away either! Important Notes With Buzztime Trivia, you get your daily trivia fix. Choose your favorite game here https://www.buzztime.com/app/schedule and head into a Buzztime location to play: http://www.buzztime.com/site-finder Know a business that is perfect for Buzztime? Earn cash for referrals! https://www.buzztime.com/business/referral Get Buzztime for your business! https://www.buzztime.com/business/pricing/

About

Atmosphere Trivia

Engage in a fun, interactive trivia game show experience with thousands of questions across various categories. Compete with friends or other players, join live games at specific locations, or play from home. Special weekly events offer chances to win real cash prizes.

Highlights
  • Thousands of trivia questions
  • Multiple game categories
  • Live location-based games
  • Play from home with friends
  • Weekly global takeover events
  • Win real cash prizes
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Test your knowledge, enjoy clever questions, and share unforgettable moments with friends at your favorite locations. Start playing today! DIVE INTO FUN WITH ATMOSPHERE TRIVIA! Are you ready to challenge your mind with the ultimate interactive trivia experience? Atmosphere Trivia offers a fun game show experience packed with thousands of questions across categories like Sports, Entertainment, Pop Culture, History, Science, and more. Compete with friends and other players to test your knowledge and crown yourself the ultimate Atmosphere Trivia champion. PLAY YOUR WAY! Choose how you want to play with different game modes that bring the excitement of location-based trivia to your fingertips. Join live games at Atmosphere TV locations for the full immersive experience, play from home with friends, or practice solo to sharpen your skills. With seamless integration between your phone and location TVs, this game transforms any night out into an unforgettable trivia showdown. WEEKLY GLOBAL TAKEOVER EVENTS! Join thousands of players nationwide every week for epic Global Takeover games! These special themed events bring everyone together for massive trivia battles where top players can win real cash prizes. From '80s Night to Sports Spectacular, each week brings a new theme and a chance to prove you're the ultimate trivia champion. DOWNLOAD NOW AND LET THE TRIVIA BEGIN! Don't wait! Start your trivia journey today! Download now and join players nationwide in the most interactive trivia experience from the creators of Chive TV and Atmosphere TV! Have any questions or new support? Email us at [help.atmosphere.tv].

Screenshots

Buzztime Trivia4 screens
Atmosphere Trivia4 screens

Verdict

The call

Buzztime Trivia and Atmosphere Trivia both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Atmosphere Trivia's written reviews are positive against 38% of Buzztime Trivia's. Atmosphere Trivia also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 425) and chart position (#9 vs #180). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Atmosphere Trivia holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atmosphere Trivia has 16K ratings behind it against 425, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Buzztime Trivia's written reviews are positive against 67% of Atmosphere Trivia's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buzztime Trivia ships an update monthly, Atmosphere Trivia every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Buzztime Trivia versus Atmosphere Trivia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuzztime TriviaAtmosphere Trivia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (425 ratings)4.8 (16K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews67.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42516K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#180#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBuzztime, Inc.Rarefied Atmosphere, Inc.

Customer experience

Buzztime Trivia

All ratings73 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral9.6%
Negative24.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative46.2%

Atmosphere Trivia

All ratings14,611 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative25.7%

Bugs and requests

Buzztime Trivia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Atmosphere Trivia

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to cash out points
  • Scores not tracking accurately
  • Trouble logging in or creating account
  • Venue codes not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to report incorrect questions
  • More detailed explanations for answers
  • Option to disable GIFs
  • Improved performance and stability

In-app purchases

None

Buzztime Trivia

No in-app purchases

None

Atmosphere Trivia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buzztime Trivia free?
Buzztime Trivia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Atmosphere Trivia free?
Atmosphere Trivia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buzztime Trivia or Atmosphere Trivia?
Atmosphere Trivia is rated higher. Buzztime Trivia averages 4.6 out of 5 from 425 ratings, while Atmosphere Trivia averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.
Do Buzztime Trivia or Atmosphere Trivia have ads?
Neither Buzztime Trivia nor Atmosphere Trivia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buzztime Trivia or Atmosphere Trivia?
Buzztime Trivia ships an update monthly, and Atmosphere Trivia every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buzztime Trivia was updated on November 7, 2026 and Atmosphere Trivia on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Buzztime Trivia or Atmosphere Trivia?
Buzztime Trivia currently peaks at #180 in the App Store charts, and Atmosphere Trivia at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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