# Buzzer vs Silent library challenge

The clearest difference is price: Silent library challenge at Free against Buzzer's $1.99. Silent library challenge also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Buzzer's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 19%) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Silent library challenge is free to download; Buzzer costs $1.99 up front. Buzzer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Silent library challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Silent library challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Silent library challenge has 3.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Buzzer's written reviews are positive against 19% of Silent library challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Buzzer ships an update every 23 months, Silent library challenge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzzer | Silent library challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzer/id298042472/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silent-library-challenge/id1526806195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 18.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 420 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kudit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284146896) | [FTY LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225503009) |

## What reviewers say

### Buzzer

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

**Currently charting:** #76 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 |


### Silent library challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silent-library-challenge/id1526806195)

Engage in a quiet challenge within a library setting. Avoid making noise to prevent angering the librarian. Compete to become the 'Secretly King' in this unique variety game show experience.

**Highlights:** Quiet library gameplay, Librarian anger mechanic, Secretly King competition, Variety game show format

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 💡 Variety of levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🕹️ Levels are too hard

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after level completion
- Inability to skip levels

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Reduce ads
- Improve tutorial


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzzer free?

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

### Is Silent library challenge free?

Silent library challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buzzer or Silent library challenge?

Silent library challenge is rated higher. Buzzer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Silent library challenge averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Buzzer or Silent library challenge have ads?

Both Buzzer and Silent library challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buzzer or Silent library challenge?

Buzzer ships an update every 23 months, and Silent library challenge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buzzer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Silent library challenge on October 17, 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.*