Buzzers vs BuzzBlast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 YOUβLL 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. Itβs 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 soundsβfrom squeaky toys to air hornsβto add personality (and a little distraction) to the game. Download Buzzers now and claim the title of Quiz Master!
BuzzBlast
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate quiz show buzzer! BuzzBlast is the #1 buzzer app for trivia nights, quiz bowls, classrooms, and family game nights - packed with 100+ sounds. Whether you're hosting Jeopardy-style trivia at the pub, running academic quiz bowl competitions, or keeping students engaged in the classroom, BuzzBlast brings authentic game show excitement to every round. PERFECT FOR - Trivia night hosts and quizmasters - Quiz bowl and academic competitions - Teachers and classroom activities - Family game nights - Party games and icebreakers - Team building events GAME SHOW BUZZER FEATURES - Giant tap button - impossible to miss when you know the answer - Zero-delay response - fair competition every time - Screen flash effects - instantly see who buzzed first - Multiple buzzer tones - classic quiz show sounds - Works offline - no WiFi needed FREE SOUND PACK INCLUDED Get started immediately with classic buzzer sounds. No signup required. PREMIUM SOUND COLLECTIONS Customize your experience with themed sound packs: HORNS PACK (13 sounds) Air horns, ship horns, sports horns, and victory fanfares FUNNY SOUNDS VOL. 1 & 2 (25 sounds) Hilarious effects for maximum laughs - perfect for parties ANIMALS PACK (13 sounds) From farm animals to jungle creatures SOUND EFFECTS COLLECTION (65+ sounds) Alarms, memes, dramatic stingers, and crowd reactions PREMIUM BUNDLE Get ALL sound packs in one convenient bundle! WHY BUZZBLAST? Unlike simple soundboard apps, BuzzBlast is designed specifically for competitive quizzing. The giant button, instant feedback, and visual flash make it perfect for situations where timing matters. DESIGNED FOR EVERY SCREEN Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and even works great on Apple TV for the full game show experience. Download BuzzBlast FREE and bring the excitement of a real game show to your next trivia night!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buzzers at none against BuzzBlast's 10. BuzzBlast's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BuzzBlast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Buzzers asks for nothing beyond the download.
Buzzers ships an update every 4 months, BuzzBlast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buzzers | BuzzBlast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Johansson | Torstein Skulbru |
In-app purchases
Buzzers
No in-app purchases
BuzzBlast
- Horns Pack$1.49
- Funny Sounds Vol. 1$1.49
- Sound Effects Vol. 1$1.49
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- Funny Sounds Vol. 2$1.49
- Sound Effects Vol. 4$1.49
- Sound Effects Vol. 2$1.49
- Animals Pack$1.49
- Sound Effects Vol. 3$1.49
- Sound Effects Vol. 5$1.49
- Premium Bundle (All Packs)$6.99









