# Lightning Round! vs Trivia Surge

The clearest difference is rating: Trivia Surge at 5.0 against Lightning Round!'s 4.4. Trivia Surge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Lightning Round!'s advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Round! sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Trivia Surge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trivia Surge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Round! has 49 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Lightning Round!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Trivia Surge's.

Lightning Round! ships an update every 5 months, Trivia Surge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Round! | Trivia Surge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-round/id6479531297/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trivia-surge/id6788772735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Studio 7 Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760209771) | [Levi Romans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808192402) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Round!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-round/id6479531297)

Engage in exciting trivia duels by speaking your answers aloud. Explore over 7500 questions across 60 diverse categories, from general knowledge to pop culture. Utilize the Study mode to create your own vocal flashcards for effective memorization.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated trivia gameplay, Over 7500 questions, 60+ diverse categories, Customizable Study mode, Vocal flashcard creation, Family-friendly content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learning Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Game Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| All-Access Pass | $5.99 | per month |
| 20 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Perpetual Pass | $29.99 | one-time |


### Trivia Surge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trivia-surge/id6788772735)

Experience classic trivia gameplay with a vast library of questions across multiple categories. Play with friends in teams or challenge yourself in solo mode. Optional premium content is available for purchase.

**Highlights:** 450+ questions in 7 categories, Team play for up to 5 teams, Solo mode for self-quizzing, 12 expansion packs available, Offline play supported, Flip-card answers, Question timer control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Movies & TV Trivia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Funny & Weird Trivia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grab Bag Trivia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Trivia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Olympics Trivia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Valentine's Day Trivia | $1.99 | one-time |
| St. Patrick's Day Trivia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Trivia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thanksgiving Trivia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Round! free?

Lightning Round! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trivia Surge free?

Trivia Surge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Round! or Trivia Surge?

Trivia Surge is rated higher. Lightning Round! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Trivia Surge averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Lightning Round! or Trivia Surge have ads?

Lightning Round! shows ads; Trivia Surge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Round! or Trivia Surge?

Lightning Round! ships an update every 5 months, and Trivia Surge weekly. Most recently, Lightning Round! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Trivia Surge on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*