# The Ultimate Buzzer vs Keep Score

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.

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 fortnightly, Keep Score monthly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Ultimate Buzzer | Keep Score |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ultimate-buzzer/id459677810/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-score-game-score-tracker/id1140300229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makens Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455525622) | [Aaron Orr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122070476) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**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


### Keep Score

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-score-game-score-tracker/id1140300229)

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.

**Highlights:** Multiple game score tracking, Scoreboard, Point history, Timer, Random player picker, Annoying buzzer

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Games | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Games | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for game nights
- 🎉 Celebration sound when game ends
- 🔢 Flexible scoring options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment after limited free usage
- 🔒 Restrictive free version
- 🔀 Cannot reorder players easily
- 🔍 No score history or tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to change winner setting
- Sound effects not working for some users

**Requested features**

- Ability to track dealer rotation
- Option to save and resume games
- Reports and statistics for games played
- Landscape mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Ultimate Buzzer free?

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

### Is Keep Score free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Ultimate Buzzer or Keep Score?

Keep Score is rated higher. The Ultimate Buzzer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Keep Score averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do The Ultimate Buzzer or Keep Score have ads?

The Ultimate Buzzer shows ads; Keep Score does not.

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

The Ultimate Buzzer ships an update fortnightly, and Keep Score monthly. Most recently, The Ultimate Buzzer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Keep Score on October 22, 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.*