Comparison

Duo2Fun vs Buddy Games

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

Head to head
About

Duo2Fun

Features
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Play together, nearby or miles apart, with Duo2Fun. Each player uses their own iPhone or iPad. Connect nearby over Wi-Fi/Bluetooth without an Internet connection, or switch on online play to find a partner remotely. Explore 18 free games of strategy, memory, reflexes and racing, including TicTacToe, Line X4, Memory Duel, Air Hockey and Maze Duel. Choose the same game and start your duel. New: the Games Pack (in-app purchase) adds 3D Pool and Chess. One purchase is enough to play with a connected partner. Online play lets you find a partner, send an invitation and keep your favourites close. You can block players and manage your online data from the app. In My Club, personalise your profile and exchange messages and reactions with your connected nearby partner. Revisit conversations, match results, trophies and duo challenges on your device. Choose from 25 languages, with Simplified and Traditional Chinese offered separately. Duo2Fun follows your device language or remembers your own selection. Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, Urdu and Persian use right-to-left interfaces. Decorative motion adapts to Reduce Motion and Low Power Mode.

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Buddy Games

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Challenge your friends face-to-face with 14 addictive local multiplayer mini-games โ€” no internet needed! Buddy Games brings the party to your hands. Connect 2 iPhones over local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and compete in a collection of fast-paced mini-games designed for same-room fun. 14 MINI-GAMES: - Pong โ€” The timeless classic, reimagined - Neon Hockey โ€” Fast-paced air hockey action - Tic Tac Toe โ€” Strategic 3-in-a-row battles - Connect Four โ€” Drop discs, block, and win - Snake Duel โ€” Head-to-head snake showdown - Bomberman โ€” Strategic bomb-blasting chaos - Tank Battle โ€” Aim, shoot, and outmaneuver - Camel Race โ€” Wild race to the finish line - Racing โ€” High-speed checkpoint competition - Light Cycles โ€” Tron-style arena survival - Snatch โ€” Quick reflexes steal the win - Mad Dash โ€” Sprint, dodge, and outrun ยท Chapa Kick โ€” Tabletop football duels ยท Reel Rush โ€” Catch fish and steal your rival's catch SERIES MODE: Pick your favorite games, set the number of rounds, and compete in a full tournament series. Track wins across games and crown the ultimate champion. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Open Buddy Games on both phones 2. Connect automatically via local network 3. Choose your games and start playing! FEATURES: - No internet required โ€” play anywhere - 2-player local multiplayer - Beautiful neon design with smooth animations - Best-of series with score tracking - Quick setup โ€” connect and play in seconds - No accounts needed โ€” just open and go Perfect for parties, road trips, waiting in line, or any time you want instant fun with a friend. Download now and challenge your buddy!

Screenshots

Duo2Fun4 screens
Buddy Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buddy Games at none against Duo2Fun's 1. Duo2Fun's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Duo2Fun sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Buddy Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Duo2Fun versus Buddy Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuo2FunBuddy Games
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size342 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOlivier TeteBazinga Systems

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Duo2Fun

One-time1
  • Games Pack$1.99
None

Buddy Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Duo2Fun free?
Duo2Fun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buddy Games free?
Buddy Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Duo2Fun or Buddy Games have ads?
Neither Duo2Fun nor Buddy Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duo2Fun or Buddy Games?
Duo2Fun ships an update every 2 months, and Buddy Games every 2 months. Most recently, Duo2Fun was updated on October 28, 2026 and Buddy Games on October 28, 2026.

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