BuffMe vs Gaming Buddies
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BuffMe
Connect with other gamers for 1-on-1 sessions. Find teammates or coaches for your favorite games and book sessions securely. Earn money as a gaming buddy or pro by setting your own rates and availability.
- Book gaming sessions with players
- Find teammates or coaches
- Set own rates and availability
- Secure in-app transactions
- In-app voice chat
- Track earnings and payouts
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BuffMe — Book Gaming Sessions with Real Players Looking for someone to game with? BuffMe connects gamers for 1-on-1 sessions. Whether you want a chill teammate or a skilled coach, find the right match and jump into a session in minutes. For Players: Browse available gaming buddies and pros Book sessions for your favorite games Secure in-app transactions Rate and review your experience For Buddies & Pros: Set your own rates and availability Get booked by players who want your skills Track your earnings with detailed breakdowns Cash out directly to your bank account Features: In-app voice chat during sessions Live session timer Searchable earnings and payout history Secure payments powered by Stripe Push notifications for bookings and updates Download BuffMe and start gaming together.
Gaming Buddies
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Find teammates, gamer friends, and squadmates for the games you actually play. Gaming Buddies helps you create posts, discover players, send join requests, and start group chats without wasting time in random lobbies. Whether you are looking for ranked teammates, casual duo partners, voice chat groups, or a full squad, Gaming Buddies makes it easier to connect with players who match your style. Create a post in seconds: Choose your game, platform, region, playstyle, rank, mic preference, and group size so the right players can find you. Discover active players: Browse recent posts, filter by game or region, and send a join request when you find a good match. Chat with your group: Once accepted, your group chat opens automatically so everyone can coordinate before playing. Build better sessions: After longer locked group sessions, players can rate teammates on communication, skill, and toxicity. Ratings stay hidden until enough feedback is collected, helping keep things fair. Made for: Ranked players, casual gamers, duo partners, full squads, LFG posts, multiplayer groups, voice chat teammates, and anyone tired of playing alone. Find your next squad with Gaming Buddies. Support: alperalierdem@outlook.com Privacy Policy: https://orbit-app.notion.site/Gaming-Buddies-Privacy-Policy-33ede430279b802a96cadeb300667359?pvs=73 Terms of Service: https://orbit-app.notion.site/Gaming-Buddies-Terms-of-Service-33ede430279b80c8a53eef841b7cb0b9?pvs=74 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuffMe at none against Gaming Buddies's 3. BuffMe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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. Gaming Buddies sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BuffMe asks for nothing beyond the download.
BuffMe ships an update every 3 weeks, Gaming Buddies every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BuffMe | Gaming Buddies |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Catchybara LLC | Alper Ali ERDEM |
In-app purchases
BuffMe
No in-app purchases
Gaming Buddies
- GB + Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- GB + Yearly3 Days trial$16.991 Year
- Remove Ads$4.99









