# iBuzz vs The Ultimate Buzzer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Ultimate Buzzer at none against iBuzz's 1. The Ultimate Buzzer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 316). iBuzz's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 32%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBuzz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Ultimate Buzzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for iBuzz against 4.4 for The Ultimate Buzzer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Ultimate Buzzer has 15K ratings behind it against 316, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of iBuzz's written reviews are positive against 32% of The Ultimate Buzzer's.

iBuzz ships an update every 16 months, The Ultimate Buzzer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBuzz | The Ultimate Buzzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibuzz/id304684758/reviews) | [4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ultimate-buzzer/id459677810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 316 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 31.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Swift Fox Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293338494) | [Makens Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455525622) |

## What reviewers say

### iBuzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibuzz/id304684758)

This app provides a variety of buzzer sounds for games and entertainment. It offers multiple sound options, including high-pitched and emergency tones, and can be used on Apple Watch. It's a fun way to add sound effects to your activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple buzzer sounds, High and low frequency tones, Emergency broadcast tone, Apple Watch compatibility, Sound effects for games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎉 Fun for jokes and games
- 💯 Great for getting attention
- 🎶 Good buzzer effects
- 🎯 Works as advertised

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive for what it offers
- 😩 Too many ads
- 🔊 Too quiet for some uses
- 🚫 Doesn't work on some devices
- 💰 Paid version is a rip-off

**Reported bugs**

- Sound doesn't work
- App crashes on watch
- Bird chirp sound doesn't stop
- Low frequency buzz and generic buzz worth using
- Bird chirp comes out as white noise

**Requested features**

- Add more sound options
- Allow custom sound recording
- Add different modes
- Add camera flash blinking option
- Add a cuss sound


### The Ultimate Buzzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ultimate-buzzer/id459677810)

Transform your device into a versatile sound machine with over 60 high-quality audio effects. Perfect for pranks, games, or simply adding a fun element to everyday situations. Features include a large button mode and a handy flashlight utility.

**Highlights:** Over 60 sound effects, Prank sounds (air horn, sirens), Game show buzzers, Big Button Mode, Flashlight utility, Dark Mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome sounds
- 😆 Fun for games and pranks
- 👍 Great for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Overwhelmed by ads
- 🙄 Ads interrupt usage
- 😒 Ads make app unusable
- 🤔 Inconsistent sound quality

**Reported bugs**

- Buzzer doesn't work consistently
- Difficulty navigating back to main screen

**Requested features**

- More sound options
- Volume control
- Ability to save/load favorite sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBuzz free?

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

### Is The Ultimate Buzzer free?

The Ultimate Buzzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBuzz or The Ultimate Buzzer?

iBuzz and The Ultimate Buzzer are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 316 and 15K ratings respectively.

### Do iBuzz or The Ultimate Buzzer have ads?

Both iBuzz and The Ultimate Buzzer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBuzz or The Ultimate Buzzer?

iBuzz ships an update every 16 months, and The Ultimate Buzzer every 3 weeks. Most recently, iBuzz was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Ultimate Buzzer on October 14, 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.*