The Ultimate Buzzer vs Keep Score
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Ultimate Buzzer
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.
- Over 60 sound effects
- Prank sounds (air horn, sirens)
- Game show buzzers
- Big Button Mode
- Flashlight utility
- Dark Mode
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Turn your device into the ultimate noise machine! Whether you need a buzzer for family trivia night, want to prank your friends with an air horn, or just need to break the silence, The Ultimate Buzzer is the only app you need. Join millions of users who trust us for their daily dose of noise. KEY FEATURES: - Massive Library: Over 60 high-quality sounds including Sirens, Alarms, Animals, and Cartoon effects. - Big Button Mode: Turn your entire screen into one giant red button. Perfect for game shows or blind tapping! - Flashlight Utility: Toggle your camera's LED light directly from the app. - Dark Mode: A sleek look that’s easy on the eyes. POPULAR SOUNDS INCLUDE: Air Horn & Sirens (Prank your friends!) Game Show Buzzers (Correct/Wrong answers) Rimshot (For dad jokes) ...and dozens more! Pro Version Benefits: Upgrade to Pro to remove ads and unlock exclusive bonus sounds. Keep the fun going without interruptions! Disclaimer: The developer is not responsible for any pranks gone wrong!
Keep Score
Easily track scores and levels for multiple games without the hassle of pen and paper. Features include a scoreboard, point history, timer, and a random player picker. Designed to enhance your gaming experience by simplifying scorekeeping.
- Multiple game score tracking
- Scoreboard
- Point history
- Timer
- Random player picker
- Annoying buzzer
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The simplest way to keep score for any game. Forget the napkin. Put down the pencil. Keep Score is the fast, simple scorekeeper for card games, board games, dice games, golf, dominoes, yard games, party games, and more. Track points, rounds, wins, and leaderboards—all in one place. Featured on Food Network's Ultimate Baking Championship as the scorekeeper of choice. Trusted by players around the world. SCORE ANY GAME Perfect for Yahtzee, Farkle, Cribbage, Spades, Hearts, Phase 10, Skip-Bo, Canasta, Hand & Foot, Rummy, Bunco, Mexican Train Dominoes, Five Crowns, Golf, and hundreds of other games. Add players, track rounds, record scores, and view the complete score history at a glance. • Unlimited players • Unlimited rounds • Running totals • Round-by-round score history • Winner tracking • Fast score entry • Clean, easy-to-read scoreboard BUILT-IN GAME TOOLS Everything you need for game night: • Calculator Mode — add and subtract points before saving a score • Dice Roller — roll without leaving the app • Countdown Timer — keep rounds on pace • Buzzer — let everyone know when time's up or an answer is wrong • Random Player Picker — settle who goes first every time DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY Start a game in seconds. No account. No setup. No ads interrupting game night. Just open the app and keep score. "Exactly what a scorekeeper should be." "The best scorekeeper app. No ads, no extra steps—just simple and neat." Because keeping score should never get in the way of the game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Keep Score at 67% against The Ultimate Buzzer's 32%. Keep Score also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). The Ultimate Buzzer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (15K vs 4.3K). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Keep Score sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. The Ultimate Buzzer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Keep Score holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of The Ultimate Buzzer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Keep Score's.
The Ultimate Buzzer ships an update every 3 weeks, Keep Score monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Ultimate Buzzer | Keep Score |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (15K ratings) | 4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | 67.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 4.3K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makens Apps, LLC | Aaron Orr |
Customer experience
The Ultimate Buzzer
Keep Score
User reviews
The Ultimate Buzzer
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Awesome sounds
- 😆 Fun for games and pranks
- 👍 Great for kids
Room to improve
- 🤬 Overwhelmed by ads
- 🙄 Ads interrupt usage
- 😒 Ads make app unusable
- 🤔 Inconsistent sound quality
Keep Score
From 4.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for game nights
- 🎉 Celebration sound when game ends
- 🔢 Flexible scoring options
Room to improve
- 💰 Requires payment after limited free usage
- 🔒 Restrictive free version
- 🔀 Cannot reorder players easily
- 🔍 No score history or tracking
Bugs and requests
The Ultimate Buzzer
Reported bugs
2 issues- Buzzer doesn't work consistently
- Difficulty navigating back to main screen
Requested features
3 requests- More sound options
- Volume control
- Ability to save/load favorite sounds
Keep Score
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes when trying to change winner setting
- Sound effects not working for some users
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to track dealer rotation
- Option to save and resume games
- Reports and statistics for games played
- Landscape mode support
In-app purchases
The Ultimate Buzzer
No in-app purchases
Keep Score
- More Games$1.99
- Unlimited Games$5.99
Questions
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