Gamiko vs Buddy Games
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Gamiko
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Dozens of board and card games โ every one plays over local WiFi, and every one plays alone. No account, no sign-up, no matchmaking server: phones on the same WiFi find each other and you start. On your own, every game has AI opponents at a range of strengths, from a casual round to a real fight. And they're only part of the collection: puzzles, simulations, cat games, an action RPG and short interactive stories, all in one app. Tap whichever you like, switch instantly, progress saves as you go โ put it down any time, pick it up any time. ใGamesใ Board Games Two-player classics, a dozen or so new this update. - Names you know โ Chess, Go, Xiangqi, Shogi, Checkers, Gomoku, Reversi, Connect Four, Tic-Tac-Toe. - Less common, and worth the trip โ Janggi, Makruk, Hex, Nine Men's Morris, Mancala, Fanorona, King's Table, Breakthrough, Connect6, Pente. Card Games Three classic four-player card games. Play solo against AI, or over the same WiFi with friends face to face. Any empty seat is filled by AI. - Sevens โ build runs outward from the sevens. Easy to learn, with enough tactics to keep every round interesting. - Hearts โ the classic trick-taking game: duck the hearts and the Queen of Spades, or risk it all and shoot the moon. - Spades โ bid the tricks you'll take, team up with your partner, deliver exactly what you promised. Spades are always trump. Puzzle 2048 (4ร4 and 5ร5), Arcane Tower (with a tougher Trials mode), Lights Out, Mastermind, Color Flood โ problem-solving that ramps up gradually. Cat Games - Purr โ pet a moody cat just right and coins pour out; time each stroke and mind the claws. - Meow Sudoku โ classic Sudoku with a feline twist, in 6ร6, 8ร8 and 9ร9. - Meow Queens โ place the cat "queens" so none can attack another, on your choice of board sizes. Action RPG Energe Fighter โ kit out your fighter with energy types and gear, aim and charge each attack, grow stronger run after run. Simulation Sand Sim (sand, water, fire, wood, stone), Cosmic Heat (heat across the cosmos), Color Life (a multi-color twist on Conway's Game of Life) โ watch emergent behavior unfold, or jump in and see your changes ripple through. Casual Minesweeper, Gravity Merge โ easy to pick up, light on commitment. Interactive Story Short visual novels adapted from Greek mythology and classic fairy tales, with multiple endings you can reach in minutes. ใFeaturesใ Local multiplayer โ same WiFi or hotspot, every board and card game with friends in the room. Board games are one-on-one; card games seat up to four, AI filling any empty seat. Live previews โ games run live as you browse, so you never open one just to find out what it is. New games play themselves as a quick demo. Instant switching โ every game loads silently in the background, so switching is immediate, with no loading screens. Progress saves automatically. Shared rewards โ coins, gems and energy items work across every game. Earn them anywhere, spend them in the shared shop on gear for the whole collection. Both orientations โ the app works in landscape and in portrait. Card games run in landscape and board games in portrait: entering one turns the screen to what it needs, and leaving turns it back. Inside a game the orientation is locked, so an accidental rotation never interrupts play. ใPrivacyใ No account required, no sign-up. We don't ask for or collect your personal information.
Buddy Games
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Challenge your friends face-to-face with 12 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. 12 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 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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buddy Games at none against Gamiko's 6. Buddy Games also leads on ads (none vs shown). Gamiko's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Gamiko sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Buddy Games asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gamiko ships an update fortnightly, Buddy Games every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gamiko | Buddy Games |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๅบๆ ่ดบ | Bazinga Systems |
In-app purchases
Gamiko
- 100+ Diamonds$0.99
- 500+ Diamonds$4.99
- 1000+ Diamonds$9.99
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- 2000+ Diamonds$19.99
- 5000+ Diamonds$49.99
- 10000+ Diamonds$99.99
Buddy Games
No in-app purchases









