Board Game Shelf

Board Game Shelf

Track your board games & plays

11 ratings
6 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 19, 2023
  • July 26, 2026

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Organize your board game collection, track plays with detailed stats, and discover new trending games. Features a random game picker, custom challenges, and iCloud sync for a personalized experience.

Organize board game collection
Track game plays and statistics
Discover trending board games
Random game picker
Customizable challenges
iCloud sync and backup
Home screen widgets
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What's New in Board Game Shelf

3.7.3

July 26, 2026

Barcode scanning is now faster and more reliable. • Scan multiple board games in one session and review every result before adding them. • Unknown barcodes, duplicate games, temporary lookup failures, and barcodes with multiple matches are handled individually without interrupting the remaining scans. • Valid scanned games are safely added together without replacing your existing collection. • Fixed a crash caused by an invalid BoardGameGeek result that could make the collection inaccessible after relaunching the app.

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$6.99

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User reviews

Clean and useful

This app has everything I need it to do and is very clean about it. It visualizes all my games. I can easily create custom lists of my games (I have games in multiple locations, I can separate my wife’s games out, etc).

I love the randomizer feature. I got the app just to catalog and track my games, I didn’t know I needed the randomizer feature. Because ultimately I’m going to use this to decide what to play and what is better than say for example, ‘today I have 6 people and 90 mins find me a game to put on the table’.

The developer is very responsive and friendly! A+
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for your kind review! Hope you enjoy the new feature that's in there thanks to you :) If you're ever missing anything in the app that would make it even better, you know where to find me!

Visual Organization Beauty

I’ve been searching for something to help me visualize my collection of board games for easy reference when not at home. I found this app, and it literally does everything I need it to. It feels so simple and clean, with such easy tools for organizing. Plus, adding the ability to sort by play time and player count was already nice- BUT ADDING A RANDOM SELECTION BUTTON? Oh that is perfect. Wonderful app!
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Plain and Simple!

Started board gaming frequently and wanted to track my plays. I scrolled through the App Store and this one caught my attention. I love how simple this app is yet it has all the features I could really ask for. My collection, wishlist (since I’ve forgotten a few games I’ve wanted, shouldn’t now!), plays and the statistics! The only thing I wish was implemented would be a “solo” slider when adding a play. I do solo plays and would like for it to be added into its own statistic, overall I’m very pleased with this app and would recommend!
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Response from developer

Hey! Thanks for your review. I will definitely look into how I can make the stats more interesting for things such as solo plays.

The Perfect Board Game App

Board games are one of my main hobbies. I enjoy tracking my collection. I also care about logging my games, with stats like tracking player win-rates being a bonus.

This app gives me those things while simultaneously placing it in Apple’s clean UI. It also easily links games in my collection to the games in Board Game Geek, which is really the gold standard for board game info. It’s perfect for me, so I give it a 5.

This app does not offer every bell and whistle like some other apps do. For some people, this would be a downside, but I wonder whether adding more to this app would bog it down and not make it as simple and enjoyable to use.
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Just the thing!

I don’t want or need an app for everything under the sun. I was looking for a way to track my board game inventory and that’s what led me here (that plus a very positive experience with the AdGuard Home app published under the same Developer profile).

Since then the developer has added new features without causing app bloat! The 4⭐️ app review’s randomizer feature request has already been added. I love that the app tracks plays and players conjunctively, and the photo option when recording a game is a great way for my partner and I to remember the sessions we’ve played.

Thank you for the app! It’s one I don’t use every week but it’s never been deleted from my phone 🙂

Oh, and the developer is super responsive. The couple times I’ve reached out with a bug report or feature request they’re quick to fix / consider implementing.

Everything I was looking for in a board game management app and nothing superfluous.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for your review! It really puts a smile on my face ☺️

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FAQ

What is Board Game Shelf?

Board Game Shelf is a utility app designed for board game enthusiasts. It helps users organize their game collection, track individual play sessions with detailed statistics, and discover new trending games.

How does Board Game Shelf help me discover new games?

Board Game Shelf allows you to browse trending board games from BoardGameGeek. You can search for specific games to view player counts, playtime, ratings, and other essential details.

Can I import my existing board game collection into Board Game Shelf?

Yes, you can add games to your collection or wishlist by searching, scanning a barcode, or importing your entire BoardGameGeek account. This makes it easy to get started with your existing collection.

Does Board Game Shelf have ads?

No, Board Game Shelf does not contain advertisements. The developer offers it as a free app and provides an option to leave a tip to support their work.

How often is Board Game Shelf updated?

The latest version of Board Game Shelf is 3.3.1, last updated on March 17, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

What platforms is Board Game Shelf available on?

Board Game Shelf is available for iPhone and iPad, leveraging iCloud for seamless data synchronization across your Apple devices.

What are the customization options in Board Game Shelf?

You can customize your experience with alternative app icons, dark mode, grid or list views, and custom game images or titles. Home screen widgets and quick actions also provide instant access to your data.

What is the age rating for Board Game Shelf?

Board Game Shelf has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger players and families who enjoy board games.