BuzzBlast vs ○× Buzzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
○× Buzzer
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"○× Buzzer" is an app that displays a correct "○" and makes a "ping pong" sound, and displays an incorrect "×" and makes a "beep" sound. It can also be controlled using your Apple Watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ○× Buzzer at none against BuzzBlast's 10. BuzzBlast's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. BuzzBlast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ○× Buzzer asks for nothing beyond the download.
BuzzBlast ships an update every 3 days, ○× Buzzer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BuzzBlast | ○× Buzzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Torstein Skulbru | Legal Prompt Inc. |
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
○× Buzzer
No in-app purchases
