# The Ultimate Buzzer vs Deckle

The Ultimate Buzzer and Deckle both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Deckle's written reviews are positive against 32% of The Ultimate Buzzer's. Deckle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). The Ultimate Buzzer's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Ultimate Buzzer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Deckle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for The Ultimate Buzzer against 4.6 for Deckle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Ultimate Buzzer has 15K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of The Ultimate Buzzer's written reviews are positive against 92% of Deckle's.

The Ultimate Buzzer ships an update every 2 weeks, Deckle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Ultimate Buzzer | Deckle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ultimate-buzzer/id459677810/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckle-event-games/id1578908130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | **92.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 140 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Makens Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455525622) | [Deckle App Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482606653) |

## What reviewers say

### The Ultimate Buzzer

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

This app provides a collection of sound effects for various occasions, from game nights and parties to pranks and classroom use. It offers multiple modes for playing sounds, including a multi-sound grid, a large single button, and a dual-button option for head-to-head play. It also features a game show mode for up to 8 players and a kid-friendly mode with G-rated ads.

**Highlights:** Over 75 sound effects, Multi-sound grid and big button modes, Game show hosting for up to 8 players, Kids Mode with G-rated ads, Apple TV support, Custom sound recording (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buzzer Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Family | $7.99 | one-time |

**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


### Deckle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckle-event-games/id1578908130)

Create engaging real-life events with unique games like scavenger hunts, AI-generated trivia, and emoji-based group challenges. Designed for community events, it ensures everyone participates with automatically assigned tasks.

**Highlights:** Incredible race scavenger hunts, AI-generated trivia quizzes, Emoji-based group matching, Automatic task assignment, Customizable event games, Community and group engagement

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Ultimate Buzzer free?

The Ultimate Buzzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Deckle free?

Deckle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Deckle is rated higher. The Ultimate Buzzer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Deckle averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

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

The Ultimate Buzzer shows ads; Deckle does not.

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

The Ultimate Buzzer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Deckle every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Ultimate Buzzer was updated on November 12, 2026 and Deckle on November 11, 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.*