Comparison

The Ultimate Buzzer vs Refresh Dance

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

Head to head
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 and a large single button, with options for hosting multiplayer game shows.

Highlights
  • Over 75 sound effects
  • Multi Sound and Big Button modes
  • Host multiplayer game shows
  • Kids Mode with G-rated ads
  • SharePlay integration
  • Siri and Shortcuts support
  • Record and import custom sounds (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. 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.

About

Refresh Dance

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Refresh Dance is a modern dance competition tour designed to elevate the experience for dancers, studios, and families. Our app provides real-time access to everything you need during a Refresh Dance Tour event—right from your phone. Key Features: • Event schedules and performance times • Live results and Overall Results • Studio-focused awards and recognitions • Event announcements and updates • Clean, easy-to-use design for families and studios Refresh Dance is built on clarity, positivity, and performance excellence—bringing a fresh perspective to competitive dance while keeping the experience organized and stress-free. Whether you’re a studio owner, parent, dancer, or fan, the Refresh Dance app keeps you informed, connected, and inspired throughout the event weekend.

Screenshots

The Ultimate Buzzer4 screens
Refresh Dance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Refresh Dance at none against The Ultimate Buzzer's 2. Refresh Dance also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Refresh Dance asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Ultimate Buzzer ships an update every 2 weeks, Refresh Dance fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Ultimate Buzzer versus Refresh Dance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Ultimate BuzzerRefresh Dance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (15K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB61 MB
Age rating+94+
DeveloperMakens Apps, LLCKids Artistic Revue

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

Refresh Dance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Ultimate Buzzer

One-time2
  • Buzzer Pro$3.99
  • Pro - Family$6.99
None

Refresh Dance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Ultimate Buzzer free?
The Ultimate Buzzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Refresh Dance free?
Refresh Dance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Ultimate Buzzer or Refresh Dance have ads?
The Ultimate Buzzer shows ads; Refresh Dance does not.
Which is updated more often, The Ultimate Buzzer or Refresh Dance?
The Ultimate Buzzer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Refresh Dance fortnightly. Most recently, The Ultimate Buzzer was updated on November 9, 2026 and Refresh Dance on October 30, 2026.

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