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Game Night Companion vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Game Night Companion's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Game Night Companion
This App
Game Show Buzzer
Nemesis
Buzzer
Contender
Family Feud Info
Peer
Famous Movie Props
Peer
Whats Song -wacky music trivia
Peer
Bara Salfa KING
Peer
برندباز: بازی حدس برند از لوگو
New Kid
POP Star Quiz
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperPapertank LimitedAryaman ShardaKudit LLCKudit LLCAppJesterLuan Tran MinhSAHLA MAHLAC4A Word Gamesseojin kim
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesTriviaTriviaGames
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOSAndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating3.4 / 52.4 / 53.7 / 52.2 / 55.0 / 53.9 / 54.9 / 5-1.0 / 5
Ratings Count7523106810-1
PriceFreeFree$1.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateOct 29, 2015Feb 10, 2020Jan 3, 2009Feb 2, 2012Oct 26, 2022Jun 2, 2017Feb 26, 2026-Mar 10, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2020Feb 18, 2020Mar 19, 2025Nov 8, 2017Nov 1, 2022Apr 6, 2021May 1, 2026-Mar 10, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-mixedmixed------
Score-50/10055/100------
Praises--
  • Simple buzzer functionality provides immediate utility for game nights without intrusive advertising interruptions
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Complaints--
  • Connection latency and synchronization issues create unfair advantages during competitive multiplayer quiz sessions
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Requests--
  • Randomized buzzer sound selection would increase variety for users during recurring game night sessions
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Hardware-linked interface provides a dedicated input bridge for Apple TV multiplayer sessions
  • Simple interface lowers barrier to entry for casual hosts
  • Local-network synchronization creates a hardware-free social loop
  • Low-cost entry point replaces $20-$220 dedicated buzzer systems
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  • Offline-first architecture allows for immediate access without data usage
Weaknesses
  • Zero independent functionality forces total reliance on external Apple TV hardware
  • Static content library lacks the frequent updates seen in standalone trivia rivals
  • 2.4-star iOS rating indicates persistent technical failure
  • Persistent latency issues undermine competitive integrity
  • UI layout regressions obstruct critical interaction buttons
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  • Single-review rating baseline indicates zero user momentum
  • Total lack of social features or leaderboards
Pricingfreefreefreemiumfreemiumfreefreefreefreefree
MomentumZombieZombieMaintenanceZombie----Zombie
Update Cadence1 versions, 1 majors/6mo2 versions, ~2148d avg5 versions, ~1332d avg5 versions----2 versions, ~2d avg

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