# Gameshow Buzz Button vs Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Gameshow Buzz Button at 3.1 against Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro's 1.9. Gameshow Buzz Button also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (37% vs 23%). Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 99). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Gameshow Buzz Button asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gameshow Buzz Button holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro has 1.3K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Gameshow Buzz Button's written reviews are positive against 23% of Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro's.

Gameshow Buzz Button ships an update every 3 months, Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gameshow Buzz Button | Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gameshow-buzz-button/id368599059/reviews)** | [1.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-buttons-soundboard-pro/id482166012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **36.7% of reviews** | 22.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 16 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Ritz Acme Ltd Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/952868106) | [Extreme Solutions Apps SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627035685) |

## What reviewers say

### Gameshow Buzz Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gameshow-buzz-button/id368599059)

Simulate a game show buzzer with authentic sounds and interactive gravity effects. Perfect for playing along with TV shows or hosting your own trivia nights with friends. Enjoy a self-contained experience without needing an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Authentic game show sounds, Interactive gravity effect, Play along with TV shows, Host your own trivia games, Self-contained app (no internet needed)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for gameshows
- 👍 Works as a buzzer
- 👍 Good for family game night
- 👍 Fun to annoy people
- 👍 Good sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Excessive ads
- 😠 Inappropriate ads
- 😠 Unusable due to ads
- 😠 Ads after every buzzer hit
- 😠 Ads louder than buzz

**Reported bugs**

- Ads make app unusable
- Inappropriate ads displayed
- Tones change unexpectedly
- Video ads cannot be skipped
- Ads pop up immediately

**Requested features**

- Add more sounds
- Get rid of ads
- Make it a red buzzer
- Add a swear filter for ads
- Make it a 17+ app


### Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-buttons-soundboard-pro/id482166012)

Access a vast collection of funny sounds and meme audio clips for instant playback. Customize your soundboard by saving favorites, hiding buttons, and even adding your own sounds. Perfect for injecting humor into conversations or creating fun moments.

**Highlights:** Vast sound collection (up to 400), Meme and internet sound clips, Save sounds as favorites, Hide specific buttons, Option to repeat sounds, Share buttons, Add custom buttons

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro version | $35.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Forever | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Funny and playful buttons
- 🤖 Great for pranking friends
- 🕹️ Lots of sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Difficult to find/favorite sounds

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load past opening screen
- Sounds don't play when buttons are pressed
- Saved favorites disappear

**Requested features**

- Add more sound effects
- Allow custom sound uploads
- Improve search and favorites
- Fix bugs and crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gameshow Buzz Button free?

Gameshow Buzz Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro free?

Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gameshow Buzz Button or Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro?

Gameshow Buzz Button is rated higher. Gameshow Buzz Button averages 3.1 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro averages 1.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Gameshow Buzz Button or Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro have ads?

Gameshow Buzz Button shows ads; Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gameshow Buzz Button or Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro?

Gameshow Buzz Button ships an update every 3 months, and Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Gameshow Buzz Button was updated on August 19, 2026 and Instant Buttons Soundboard Pro on September 23, 2026.

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