Trivia Bowl Buzzer
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | Free | Harper Wallace | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
This app uses Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) capabilities to connect multiple iOS devices (which act as buzzers) to a central hub, eliminating the need for wired buzzer systems.
THEREFORE, Trivia Bowl Buzzer is compatible only with the following devices:
- iPhone 4S and more recent
- iPod Touch 5 and more recent
- iPad 3 and more recent
- iPad Mini (all models)
- iPad Pro (all models)
Note that devices running Version 1.0 will not be compatible with devices running Version 2.0 as a result of the added functionality in Version 2.0. It is therefore necessary that all devices update to the newest version of Trivia Bowl Buzzer.
Disclaimer:
Note also that, due to the nature of Bluetooth connections, various complications could potentially occur during gameplay. As a result, the timing of buzzing might not always be accurate (for example, distance might cause one device which actually buzzed in first not to register until after another device has buzzed in). Thus, this app should not be used for any high-stakes competition or in place of any high-accuracy buzzer system. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have any questions or comments about Trivia Bowl Buzzer, kindly email [email protected].
Thank you very much!
Reviews
Host version
ABcoach
I have used this app for my academic bowl team’s practices for several years. I have purchased the host version for three different devices (my iPhone, a school iPad, and a substitute’s iPhone). All of a sudden the app will not open. When I try it flashes open and closes immediately. I went to the App Store and reloaded it, but it wants me to purchase the host version again. How can I use this app without purchasing it again?
Waste of money
gennevy
Paid for the host and unable to use because it keeps knocking off the players and would also knock me off. Was really hoping to be able to use this.
Don’t waste your money
J DOH
Purchased the ability to host and it would not connect to the other players. All phones being used were current iPhone Pro models.
Needs improvement
abhikol
We paid for the game host feature but the app had lots of bugs. 1) the connection dropped for some players occasionally and to add them back, the whole game needs to restart and everyone need to reconnect. The app should remember all the players and their scores and allow players to reconnect if disconnected. 2) the connection should not disconnect if the screen sleeps. Specially for game host, it should remember last setting and continue rather that restart the game. If the above two issues are resolved, then it would be an excellent app for jeopardy or other group games.
Requires rating...over and over again
Halloween Trivia
Preliminary thoughts: Awesome how it notifies you who buzzed in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, as well as grant points or subtract points. Dislike that it required me to provide a review before continuing to use the app. (Purchased app for the host version)
Flakey
Frogonaut
Nice idea but it constantly drops players. It freezes and needs to be reset. Save time and look elsewhere.
Not able to select game in “Find Host” screen
SN1210
I bought host vet in one of my iPhones and hosted a game, when I Try to join as a player from my other iPhone under “Find host” screen the game comes by default selected and the continue button is grayed out/not active to click. Now a I have paired for this app but not able to use it.
Does not work
Steve xxxx
Purchased the host version to use in my classroom. Once I set up a game, there is no actual discoverable game. I cannot see any teams, and the teams cannot see any discoverable games. App seems unresponsive. Very frustrated with this app and I want my money back.
