Comparison

ScatterBuddies! vs Stop the Bus game

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

Head to head
About

ScatterBuddies!

A creative, quick-thinking party game where players come up with answers to categories that start with a specific letter. Vote on each other's answers to score points. Play online with friends or strangers, or enjoy a single-player mode.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • Single player mode
  • Pass 'n Play for in-person games
  • Auto-judgement of answers
  • Leaderboards
  • 425+ questions
  • Earn coins for perks
Features
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ScatterBuddies is the quick-thinking category party game you play together on one device. No sign-up, no Wi-Fi, no waiting — just grab your friends. HOW TO PLAY Everyone gets the same letter and the same 10 categories, like: • Something in a kitchen • A musical instrument • Something you wear • A breakfast food You have 90 seconds to think of an answer for each category that starts with that letter. Then pass the phone to the next player. When everyone has played, judge the answers together. Every answer counts unless the group rules it out with a tap. Matching answers cancel each other out, so the most original thinker wins! GAME MODES PASS & PLAY 1 to 8 players on one iPhone or iPad. Take your turns, pass it around, then judge together and crown a champion. ANSWER RACE A solo race against the clock: guess the crowd's favorite answers for each category. Right answers add time, popular picks score more, and letters reveal themselves when you're stuck. How long can you last? PRACTICE A quick 90-second solo round. When time's up, be your own judge, see your score, and chase your personal best. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Plays anywhere — no account or internet connection needed • 156 fun, challenging categories • Quick judging • Bonus points for short, snappy answers and alliteration • Personal bests in Answer Race and Practice • Made for iPhone and iPad Questions or feedback? Email support@ipartymobile.com

About

Stop the Bus game

Features
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Stop the Bus is the ultimate fast-paced, multiplayer word game that tests your vocabulary and your reflexes! Perfect for road trips, parties, or family game nights, it brings the classic pen-and-paper category game right to your phone. HOW TO PLAY Every round, players are given a random letter and a list of categories (like "Animals," "Countries," or "Food"). Your goal? Type a word for every category that starts with that exact letter. As soon as you finish, hit the "Stop the Bus!" button. The clock instantly freezes, the round ends for everyone, and the points are tallied! Were you fast enough, or did you get caught blank on the last category? KEY FEATURES Real-Time Multiplayer: Create a private room, share the code, and play live with friends and family anywhere in the world. No Accounts Needed: Jump straight into the action! Just pick a nickname, join a room, and start playing. Zero friction, 100% fun. Fast & Frantic: You aren't just racing the clock; you are racing each other. The pressure is on the moment the letter drops! Brain-Boosting Fun: A great way to keep your mind sharp and expand your vocabulary, whether you are 8 or 80. Built-in Dictionary: Our smart database automatically checks your words to settle those friendly arguments over whether "Aardvark" is actually a pet. Gather your friends, warm up your typing fingers, and see who has the fastest brain in the group. Download Stop the Bus today and let the race begin!

Screenshots

ScatterBuddies!4 screens
Stop the Bus game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stop the Bus game at none against ScatterBuddies!'s 2. Stop the Bus game also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). ScatterBuddies!'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 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. ScatterBuddies! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stop the Bus game asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScatterBuddies! ships an update fortnightly, Stop the Bus game every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ScatterBuddies! versus Stop the Bus game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScatterBuddies!Stop the Bus game
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerlogan seaseSuhael Akhtar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScatterBuddies!

One-time2
  • Coins!$0.99
  • Full Version Upgrade$1.99
None

Stop the Bus game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScatterBuddies! free?
ScatterBuddies! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stop the Bus game free?
Stop the Bus game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScatterBuddies! or Stop the Bus game have ads?
Neither ScatterBuddies! nor Stop the Bus game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScatterBuddies! or Stop the Bus game?
ScatterBuddies! ships an update fortnightly, and Stop the Bus game every 2 months. Most recently, ScatterBuddies! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stop the Bus game on October 31, 2026.

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