Comparison

Buzzer vs Buzzr

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

Head to head
About

Buzzer

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
Currently charting
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Finally, a buzzer for the iPhone! This app turns you and your friends' iPhones and iPod touches into game buzzers! Start up one device as the game Host, and add as many iPhones and iPod touches to the mix to have your own trivia party! Each device becomes a buzzer and everyone will see who buzzed in first! Forget spending $20-$220 on expensive buzzer systems, just download the app from the App Store and start your own ad-hoc trivia games wherever you have a wireless network! Version 2.0 allows for multiple choice questions and free response answers to be submitted! Expandable to any number of buzzers. Requires one iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Silicon Mac, or Apple Vision Pro per buzzer and one for the host. Compatible with all iOS devices, even the original iPhone! Put those old phones to use! NOTE: This application requires at least 2 devices on the same wireless network with the app installed. If multiple devices use the same iTunes account, this is supported and only one purchase is required! --- Buzzer uses auto-renewing subscriptions. The subscription provides access to premium features like ad removal and unlimited questions. The subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of your subscription period and will be charged through your iTunes account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Terms of Use: https://kudit.com/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://kudit.com/privacy.php

About

Buzzr

Transform your phones into connected buzzers for instant, fair gameplay. A host creates a game, shares a code, and players join quickly to compete in real-time trivia and quizzes. The host manages the game flow and a leaderboard determines the ultimate winner.

Highlights
  • Phones as connected buzzers
  • Quick game code joining
  • Real-time buzzer detection
  • Host-controlled game flow
  • Instant results and leaderboard
  • No hardware required
Features
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No more buzzers collecting dust in a drawer. No more arguments about "who pressed first". Buzzr turns your phones into real connected buzzers in seconds. How does it work? The host creates a game and shares a code. Each player enters it on their phone and instantly joins the room. As soon as the round begins, everyone is ready to buzz — and the first one to press sees it on screen immediately. The host runs the entire evening: launching rounds, validating answers, and moving through the game at their own pace. At the end, the final leaderboard is displayed to crown the ultimate winner. Buzzr is made for: - Game nights with friends - Quizzes and trivia games - Birthdays and family gatherings - Events and entertainment Why Buzzr? - No hardware to buy or plug in - Join a game in 5 seconds with a code - Ultra-fast detection of the first buzzer - The host keeps full control of the game - Real-time results and final leaderboard Download for free and start your first game in 30 seconds! Legal notice: https://buzzr.dubou.st/legal-notice

Screenshots

Buzzer4 screens
Buzzr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buzzr at 100% against Buzzer's 33%. Buzzr also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and ads (none vs shown). Buzzer's advantage is chart position (#79 vs unranked). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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

Buzzr is free to download; Buzzer costs $1.99 up front. Buzzer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Buzzr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buzzer ships an update every 23 months, Buzzr every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Buzzer versus Buzzr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuzzerBuzzr
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#79 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKudit LLCArnaud Duboust

Customer experience

Buzzer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Buzzr

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Buzzer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Question Pack$1.99
  • Lifetime Unlock$24.99
2 purchases

Buzzr

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Buzzer free?
Buzzer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Buzzr free?
Buzzr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Buzzer or Buzzr have ads?
Buzzer shows ads; Buzzr does not.
Which is updated more often, Buzzer or Buzzr?
Buzzer ships an update every 23 months, and Buzzr every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buzzer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Buzzr on October 22, 2026.

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