# Buzzer vs Mathscapes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mathscapes at 97% against Buzzer's 33%. Mathscapes also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.7). Buzzer's advantage is chart position (#70 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Mathscapes is free to download; Buzzer costs $1.99 up front. Buzzer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Mathscapes sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mathscapes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathscapes has 756 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Buzzer's written reviews are positive against 97% of Mathscapes's.

Buzzer ships an update every 23 months, Mathscapes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzzer | Mathscapes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzer/id298042472/reviews) | **[4.8 (756 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathscapes-math-brain-algebra/id1490675627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **756** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **96.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kudit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284146896) | [Smore Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359594063) |

## What reviewers say

### Buzzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzer/id298042472)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)

Transform your devices into interactive buzzers for trivia games. Host a game show with multiple players, allowing for quick responses and multiple-choice questions. A fun and affordable alternative to physical buzzer systems.

**Highlights:** Device-to-device buzzer functionality, Host and player roles, Supports multiple choice and free response, Expandable to any number of buzzers, Works on same wireless network, Utilizes older devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Question Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |


### Mathscapes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathscapes-math-brain-algebra/id1490675627)

Engage in an addictive math puzzle game that starts simple and increases in difficulty. Swipe and combine numbers to solve over 2500 unique challenges. Train your brain with visually appealing themes and innovative gameplay.

**Highlights:** Swipe and combine numbers, Over 2500 puzzles, Hints and shuffle options, Visually appealing themes, Increasing difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mathscapes Coins Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mathscapes One Time Buy 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Math Puzzle Game Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mathscapes One Time Buy 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mathscapes Coins Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mathscapes One Time Buy 3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mathscapes Coins Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mathscapes One Time Buy 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mathscapes Energy Pack 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mathscapes One Time Buy 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mathscapes One Time Buy 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and educational game
- 🧠 Helps improve math skills
- 🕰️ Keeps the mind sharp
- 🎨 Soothing and creative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads could be less frequent
- 🤔 Some equations don't make logical sense

**Reported bugs**

- Certain equations don't make sense
- Game not working as expected for some users

**Requested features**

- Allow users to choose which equation to solve
- Implement order of operations properly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzzer free?

Buzzer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Mathscapes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buzzer or Mathscapes?

Mathscapes is rated higher. Buzzer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Mathscapes averages 4.8 from 756 ratings.

### Do Buzzer or Mathscapes have ads?

Both Buzzer and Mathscapes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buzzer or Mathscapes?

Buzzer ships an update every 23 months, and Mathscapes every 2 months. Most recently, Buzzer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Mathscapes on October 19, 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.*