# BUFF.Game vs Opera GX

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BUFF.Game | Opera GX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (847 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffgame/id1556876835/reviews) | **[4.8 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-gx/id1559740799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 847 | **98K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [buff technologies ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556876837) | [Opera Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282065940) |

## What reviewers say

### BUFF.Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffgame/id1556876835)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Elite Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Buff Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spin&Collect Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Points Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Points Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buff Box Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buff Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Points Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buff Box Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buff Box Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to earn points
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 👍 Good for PC gamers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Accounts get frozen or banned
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Rewards are hard to obtain
- 🌍 Limited availability outside US

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Challenges not tracking progress
- Rewards not being awarded

**Requested features**

- Add more mobile games
- Support for consoles (Xbox, PlayStation)
- Increase variety of rewards
- Improve account management and stability


### Opera GX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-gx/id1559740799)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BUFF.Game free?

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

### Is Opera GX free?

Opera GX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BUFF.Game or Opera GX?

Opera GX is rated higher. BUFF.Game averages 3.0 out of 5 from 847 ratings, while Opera GX averages 4.8 from 98K ratings.

### Do BUFF.Game or Opera GX have ads?

BUFF.Game shows ads; Opera GX does not.

### Which is updated more often, BUFF.Game or Opera GX?

BUFF.Game ships an update every 3 weeks, and Opera GX monthly. Most recently, BUFF.Game was updated on October 27, 2026 and Opera GX on November 3, 2026.

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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.*