Comparison

Buddy Games vs Magnet Duel

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

Head to head
About

Buddy Games

Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Strategic magnet placement
  • Avoid snapping clusters
  • Multiple game modes
  • Custom rooms for private matches
  • Real-time 2-player competition
  • Simple controls, deep strategy
Features
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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?

Screenshots

Buddy Games4 screens
Magnet Duel4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Buddy Games versus Magnet Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddy GamesMagnet Duel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBazinga SystemsAmit Kandial

In-app purchases

None

Buddy Games

No in-app purchases

None

Magnet Duel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buddy Games free?
Buddy Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magnet Duel free?
Magnet Duel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buddy Games or Magnet Duel have ads?
Neither Buddy Games nor Magnet Duel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buddy Games or Magnet Duel?
Buddy Games ships an update every 2 months, and Magnet Duel monthly. Most recently, Buddy Games was updated on October 28, 2026 and Magnet Duel on October 31, 2026.

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