Buddy Games vs Magnet Duel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Magnet Duel
A strategic two-player game where players place magnets to avoid collecting them. Master the board with simple controls and deep strategy in various game modes. Challenge friends in custom rooms for quick, competitive matches.
- Strategic magnet placement
- Avoid snapping clusters
- Multiple game modes
- Custom rooms for private matches
- Real-time 2-player competition
- Simple controls, deep strategy
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Magnet Duel is a simple yet strategic two-player game where every move matters. Place your magnets carefully, avoid snapping clusters, and outplay your opponent by collecting fewer magnets. Now with Custom Rooms! Play your way — create a private room and challenge your friends anytime, anywhere. Game Features: * Multiple unique game modes (Classic, Fast, Survival & more) * New Custom Room System for private matches * Real-time 2-player competitive gameplay * Simple controls, deep strategy * Quick matches — perfect for short sessions Think ahead, control the board, and master the magnetic chaos. Are you ready to win the duel?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magnet Duel at monthly against Buddy Games's every 2 months. Magnet Duel also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Buddy Games ships an update every 2 months, Magnet Duel monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buddy Games | Magnet Duel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bazinga Systems | Amit Kandial |
In-app purchases
Buddy Games
No in-app purchases
Magnet Duel
No in-app purchases









