Comparison

WordsMate vs Buddy Games

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

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WordsMate

Features
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WordsMate is a two-player word guessing game: one of you gives one-word hints, the other tries to find the secret word in as few clues as possible. Games are asynchronous—you play your turn when you have a moment, your friend plays theirs later. No need to be online at the same time. THE IDEA You and a partner take two roles: the hinter gives a single-word hint; the guesser tries to find the word. Goal: find the word in as few hints as possible. You then switch roles (by word or by game, depending on the mode). One word at a time, no spaces, no sentences—just one hint per turn. ASYNC & FLEXIBLE Each game is turn-based and asynchronous. When it’s your turn, you get a notification—open the app, give your hint or your guess, and close it. Your friend does the same when they’re free. No scheduling, no pressure to be online together. Perfect for quick rounds between tasks or longer sessions when you both have time. THREE MODES PingPong – You each give hints for 3 words then switch to guessing. First to 6 words found wins. Bowling – 5 words with a limited hint budget. You decide how many hints to allocate per word before you start. Darts – Chain as many words as you can with a shared number of hints. How long can you keep the streak? JOKERS Use credits to unlock jokers: first letter, extra hint, change the word, or extra guess. They add strategy without replacing the core challenge: fewer hints, smarter play. FRIENDS & RANKINGS Invite friends (contacts or WhatsApp), see who’s available, start a game in one tap. Climb the leaderboards and compare who finds words in the fewest hints. WHY WORDSMATE? WordsMate is built around one idea: two players, one word, as few hints as possible—and you can play whenever you want. Clear rules, no need to be online at the same time, just you and a friend taking turns to give clues and guess words. Download WordsMate and start guessing—in as few hints as possible.

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Buddy Games

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Challenge your friends face-to-face with 14 addictive local multiplayer mini-games — 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 — The timeless classic, reimagined - Neon Hockey — Fast-paced air hockey action - Tic Tac Toe — Strategic 3-in-a-row battles - Connect Four — Drop discs, block, and win - Snake Duel — Head-to-head snake showdown - Bomberman — Strategic bomb-blasting chaos - Tank Battle — Aim, shoot, and outmaneuver - Camel Race — Wild race to the finish line - Racing — High-speed checkpoint competition - Light Cycles — Tron-style arena survival - Snatch — Quick reflexes steal the win - Mad Dash — Sprint, dodge, and outrun · Chapa Kick — Tabletop football duels · Reel Rush — 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 — play anywhere - 2-player local multiplayer - Beautiful neon design with smooth animations - Best-of series with score tracking - Quick setup — connect and play in seconds - No accounts needed — 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

WordsMate4 screens
Buddy Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WordsMate at every 2 weeks against Buddy Games's every 2 months. WordsMate also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordsMate ships an update every 2 weeks, Buddy Games every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
WordsMate versus Buddy Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordsMateBuddy Games
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYANN-ERIC BOULASBazinga Systems

In-app purchases

None

WordsMate

No in-app purchases

None

Buddy Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WordsMate free?
WordsMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Buddy Games free?
Buddy Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WordsMate or Buddy Games have ads?
Neither WordsMate nor Buddy Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordsMate or Buddy Games?
WordsMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Buddy Games every 2 months. Most recently, WordsMate was updated on October 9, 2026 and Buddy Games on October 22, 2026.

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