Comparison

Gamiko vs Buddy Games

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

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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. ใ€Gamesใ€‘ Board Games Two-player games, one on one. - Names you know โ€” Chess, Go, Xiangqi, Shogi, Checkers, Chinese Checkers, Gomoku, Reversi, Four in a Row, Dots and Boxes, Backgammon, 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, Jungle, Amazons, Lines of Action, Sliding Kings, Defection, Surakarta. - Modern designs โ€” XingYi, Dragon Towers, Four Traits, Wall Race, Corner Blocks: each built on a single twist that's quick to learn. - Hidden pieces โ€” L'Attaque, where each side sets up its army in secret and ranks are revealed only when pieces clash; Banqi and Dark Jungle, where every piece starts face down and is flipped as you play. Card Games Card games from around the world, with more added this update: trick-taking, shedding and bluffing. Play solo against AI, or over the same WiFi with friends face to face. Any empty seat is filled by AI. - Four at the table โ€” Sevens, Hearts, Spades, Euchre, Oh Hell, Truco, Big Two, President, Durak. - Three at the table โ€” Dou Dizhu, Thousand, Skat. - From Euchre and Truco (Brazilian or Argentine rules) to Russian Durak, Chinese Dou Dizhu and German Skat, each keeps its own rules and its own scoring. Puzzle 2048 (4ร—4 and 5ร—5), 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 6ร—6, 8ร—8 and 9ร—9. - Meow Queens โ€” one cat per row, per column and per colored region, and no two cats touching, even diagonally. Board sizes to suit you. 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. ใ€Featuresใ€‘ 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. ใ€Privacyใ€‘ No account required, no sign-up. We don't ask for or collect your personal information.

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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

Gamiko4 screens
Buddy Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

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). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gamiko sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Buddy Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gamiko ships an update fortnightly, Buddy Games every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Gamiko versus Buddy Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamikoBuddy Games
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size133 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerๅบ†ๆ˜€ ่ดบBazinga Systems

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Gamiko

One-time6
  • 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
None

Buddy Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gamiko free?
Gamiko 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 Gamiko or Buddy Games have ads?
Gamiko shows ads; Buddy Games does not.
Which is updated more often, Gamiko or Buddy Games?
Gamiko ships an update fortnightly, and Buddy Games every 2 months. Most recently, Gamiko was updated on October 14, 2026 and Buddy Games on October 22, 2026.

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