Comparison

The Ultimate Buzzer vs Buzzers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

The Ultimate Buzzer

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
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Sometimes a moment just needs a buzzer. The Ultimate Buzzer puts a big red button in your pocket, along with more than 75 sound effects for game nights, classrooms, parties, pranks and the occasional perfectly timed rimshot. Tap a sound and it plays right away. Tap a few and they play together. PICK HOW IT WORKS • Multi Sound: a grid of sounds you can tap as fast as you like, even several at once. • Big Button: pick a sound and it fills the screen as one giant button. Made for trivia, quizzes and anyone who likes to slam things. • Dual Big Button: two giant buttons side by side on iPad, or on iPhone Duo when it's open, for head-to-head rounds. GAME SHOW NIGHT Turn trivia night into a real game show for up to 8 players. Everyone opens the app on their own iPhone or iPad and buzzes in, and the screen tells them when to go. The host sees who was first, down to a fraction of a second, marks the answer right or wrong and keeps score, and can buzz in too. When the game ends, everyone sees the final standings with confetti, plus a results card to share or save to Photos. Players connect to the host over your local network, so nobody needs an account. Joining a game is free. Hosting comes with Pro. ON YOUR TV The Ultimate Buzzer is on Apple TV too. Host a game show with the scoreboard filling the screen while everyone buzzes in from their phones, and play sounds through your TV's speakers. Hosting on Apple TV comes with Pro, and Pro bought on iPhone or iPad works there too. No Apple TV? Host on iPhone or iPad and turn on AirPlay Screen Mirroring to put the scoreboard on the TV. KIDS MODE Big, bouncy buttons with animals, trains and other favorites, plus stars and trophies to earn. Any ads in Kids Mode are G-rated, and a grown-up has to solve a math problem to leave. You can even set the app to open straight into Kids Mode. A SOUND FOR EVERYTHING Buzzer, applause, drum roll, rimshot, wah-wah, epic fail, siren, alarm clock, countdown, crickets, cuckoo clock, rooster, cow, UFO and plenty more. They're sorted into Alarms, Animals, Vehicles, Funny, Action, Effects, Around the House and Nature, and you can search or keep your favorites at the top. THE LITTLE EXTRAS • SharePlay: on a FaceTime call, tap a sound and everyone hears it. • Siri, Shortcuts and Control Center: play a sound without opening the app. • A flashlight button for when the lights go out. • Pick any accent color and the whole app follows. GO PRO Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. It removes ads on all your devices and adds: • 10 more sounds • Recording your own sounds, up to 10 seconds each, plus importing audio files and sharing your recordings • Hosting game shows • Every Kids Mode theme: Ocean, Space, Jungle and Candy Not sure yet? Watch a short ad to try a Pro sound free for 24 hours, or to record a sound of your own. Choose Just Me, or Family to share Pro with up to 5 family members through Family Sharing. Already have The Ultimate Buzzer Pro app? Open it once and this app unlocks too, through iCloud. All sounds are in the public domain.

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Buzzers

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Ready to host the ultimate game night? Buzzers transforms your devices into a professional game show. Perfect for trivia lovers, teachers, and board game enthusiasts, Buzzers eliminates the arguments about "who was first" by tracking response times down to the millisecond. WHY YOU’LL LOVE BUZZERS: * The Full "Game Show" Experience (Online) Host a game and connect friends via code or QR link. The real-time sync ensures a fair and exciting game, whether you are in the same room or connecting remotely. * Standalone Buzzer Mode (Offline) No internet connection required! Use the app as a standalone party buzzer. It’s perfect for board games that need a sound effect or just for playing around. Versatile Answer Types We support more than just speed. Choose the right input for your next question: - Classic Buzzer: A big red button. - Yes / No: Quick inputs for binary questions. - Multiple Choice: A | B | C options for structured trivia questions. - Free Text: Let players type their answers for "fill in the blank" rounds. Powerful Host Controls You run the show. As the host, you can: See who is in the game. Open and close the participants' buzzers. Choose buzzer input type. Build Suspense: Choose to hide the results or the buzzing order until the timer stops. Great for keeping players on the edge of their seats! Play Anywhere, with Anyone Buzzers is cross-platform and works seamlessly whether everyone is on the same couch or connecting remotely via video call. Cast the host screen to a TV so the whole room can see the timer and status. Customizable Fun Create your profile with a unique avatar and alias. Choose from various buzzer sounds—from squeaky toys to air horns—to add personality (and a little distraction) to the game. Download Buzzers now and claim the title of Quiz Master!

Screenshots

The Ultimate Buzzer4 screens
Buzzers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buzzers at none against The Ultimate Buzzer's 2. Buzzers also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). The Ultimate Buzzer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Ultimate Buzzer ships an update every 2 weeks, Buzzers every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Ultimate Buzzer versus Buzzers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Ultimate BuzzerBuzzers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (15K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB66 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMakens Apps, LLCDaniel Johansson

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

Buzzers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Ultimate Buzzer

One-time2
  • Buzzer Pro$4.99
  • Pro - Family$7.99
None

Buzzers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Ultimate Buzzer free?
The Ultimate Buzzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buzzers free?
Buzzers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Ultimate Buzzer or Buzzers have ads?
Both The Ultimate Buzzer and Buzzers show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Ultimate Buzzer or Buzzers?
The Ultimate Buzzer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Buzzers every 4 months. Most recently, The Ultimate Buzzer was updated on November 10, 2026 and Buzzers on November 8, 2026.

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