The Ultimate Buzzer vs Closely Social
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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.
Closely Social
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Connect, chat, share, and discover moments that bring your community closer. Build meaningful connections with people who share your interests, experiences, and passions. Create and share posts, photos, videos, reels, and other moments with your community. Discover engaging content through personalized feeds and explore what others are sharing. Interact with posts through likes, comments, and conversations, and stay connected with friends and people you know. Share your thoughts, experiences, and creativity while discovering new perspectives from your community. Our social experience is designed to make communication simple, engaging, and enjoyable, helping users stay connected wherever they are. Whether you want to share an everyday moment, start a conversation, discover something interesting, or keep up with your connections, you can find it all in one place. Join the conversation, express yourself, discover new content, and build stronger connections with your community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Closely Social at none against The Ultimate Buzzer's shown. Closely Social also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. The Ultimate Buzzer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Closely Social sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Ultimate Buzzer ships an update every 2 weeks, Closely Social every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Ultimate Buzzer | Closely Social |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (15K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | Makens Apps, LLC | Closely |
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
Closely Social
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Ultimate Buzzer
- Buzzer Pro$3.99
- Pro - Family$6.99
Closely Social
- 50 Coins$2.99
- 250 Coins$12.99
- 525 Coins$29.99
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- 1,075 Coins$59.99
- 5,500 coins$299.99
- 11,250 Coins$599.99
Questions
Is The Ultimate Buzzer free?
Is Closely Social free?
Do The Ultimate Buzzer or Closely Social have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Ultimate Buzzer or Closely Social?
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