BUFF.Game vs Opera GX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BUFF.Game
Earn real-life rewards by playing your favorite games across PC, mobile, and console. Collect in-game currency and redeem it for items in a dedicated marketplace.
- Earn rewards by playing games
- Redeem rewards for real-life items
- Supports PC, Mobile, and PS gaming
- In-game currency accumulation
- Marketplace for item redemption
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Who said gaming doesn’t give you anything? With Buff, you can game to get real-life items. Play your favorite games—Mobile, PC, or PS—earn Buffs, and redeem them for items in the Marketplace. Buff is where all gamers gather. Your buffed gaming experience starts today, download now. Buff Level Up, Everywhere. https://www.buff.game/website-terms-of-use/
Opera GX
This mobile browser is designed for gamers, offering custom themes, exclusive gaming deals, and a secure browsing experience. It allows seamless link sharing between devices and includes built-in ad blocking for faster, safer browsing.
- Customizable themes and skins
- GX Corner for gaming deals and news
- My Flow for cross-device link sharing
- Built-in ad blocker
- Cryptojacking protection
- Fast Action Button navigation
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Opera GX brings the gaming lifestyle to your mobile. Express yourself with custom skins, discover free games and the best deals with GX Corner, share links easily between mobile and desktop with My Flow, and much more. All in a secure, private browser. Designed for gamers Opera GX’s unique design is inspired by gaming and gaming gear, with the same style that won the desktop GX browser the Red Dot and IF Design awards. Choose from custom themes like GX Classic, Ultra Violet, Purple Haze and White Wolf. Free games, gaming deals, upcoming releases Always just a tap away, GX Corner brings you daily gaming news, an upcoming release calendar and trailers. It’s everything a gamer needs to stay on top of the latest news and gaming deals in their mobile web browser. Connect your phone and computer Just scan a QR code to connect your phone and computer with Flow. It’s encrypted and safe, with no login, password or account needed. Send links, videos, files and notes to yourself in a single click, and access them instantly in your web browser on all your devices. Lightning fast browser Choose between the Fast Action Button (FAB) and standard navigation. The FAB is always within reach of your thumb and uses vibrations when you interact with it, which is perfect when you’re on the move. Private browser: ad blocker, cookie dialog blocker, and more Browse safely and load pages faster with integrated security features like the built-in ad blocker and cookie dialog blocker. This secure browser also comes with cryptojacking protection, stopping others from using your device to mine cryptocurrencies. About Opera GX Opera is a global web innovator headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange (OPRA). Founded in 1995 on the idea that everyone should be able to browse the web, we have spent the last 25+ years helping millions of people access the internet in a safe, private and innovative way. By downloading this application, you are agreeing to the End User Licence Agreement at https://www.opera.com/eula/mobile Also, you can learn how Opera handles and protects your data in our Privacy Statement at https://www.opera.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Opera GX at 75% against BUFF.Game's 30%. Opera GX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). BUFF.Game's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. BUFF.Game sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Opera GX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Opera GX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera GX has 98K ratings behind it against 847, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of BUFF.Game's written reviews are positive against 75% of Opera GX's.
BUFF.Game ships an update every 3 weeks, Opera GX monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BUFF.Game | Opera GX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (847 ratings) | 4.8 (98K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 847 | 98K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | buff technologies ltd | Opera Norway AS |
Customer experience
BUFF.Game
Opera GX
User reviews
BUFF.Game
From 847 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to earn points
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 👍 Good for PC gamers
Room to improve
- 🔒 Accounts get frozen or banned
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Rewards are hard to obtain
- 🌍 Limited availability outside US
Opera GX
From 98K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure with built-in ad blocker and VPN
- 👍 Highly customizable UI and themes
- 💡 Useful gaming-focused features like GX Corner
- 👍 Seamless cross-device sync with 'My Flow'
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High RAM and battery usage
- 👎 Lack of bookmarks and account sync on mobile
- 👎 Missing key features from desktop version
- 👎 Cluttered interface with too many options
Bugs and requests
BUFF.Game
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Challenges not tracking progress
- Rewards not being awarded
Requested features
4 requests- Add more mobile games
- Support for consoles (Xbox, PlayStation)
- Increase variety of rewards
- Improve account management and stability
Opera GX
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to rearrange tabs
- Private mode not saving tabs
- Ad blocker not working consistently
- Syncing issues between mobile and desktop
- Frequent crashes and freezes on certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add bookmarks and account sync across devices
- Improve tab management and organization
- Implement dark mode and more customization options
- Expand gaming-related features and integrations
- Optimize performance and reduce resource usage
In-app purchases
BUFF.Game
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Plus Monthly$5.991 Month
- Premium Elite Monthly$7.991 Month
- Buff Box$0.99
- Spin&Collect Ticket$1.99
- Small Points Pack$1.99
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- Medium Points Pack$4.99
- Buff Box Pack$4.99
- Buff Pass$5.99
- Large Points Pack$9.99
- Buff Box Pack$9.99
- Buff Box Pack$19.99
Opera GX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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