Bored Panda vs Ranker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bored Panda
Discover a universe of engaging stories and images that inspire smiles and awe. Upvote your favorite content, share it with friends, and join a global community. It's your daily dose of joy and wonder, accessible anytime, anywhere.
- Creative stories and images
- Upvote content
- Share with friends
- Community discussions
- Submit your own art
- Expert-backed content
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Embark on a feel-good safari with Bored Panda, whether you're cozied up in bed or on your morning commute. With a single tap, you can dive into a universe of stories and images that will make you grin, gasp, and go "aww." Upvote your favorite gems and share the fun – your daily dose of awesome awaits. Perfect for those in-between moments or whenever life calls for a splash of joy, Bored Panda is just a download away. Join us for a world of wonder, anytime, anywhere. **Why Bored Panda is a Must-Have App:** **Creative Tales at Your Fingertips:** Jump into a pool of the most imaginative and enthralling stories the web has woven. From Art to Zen Gardening, find tales tailored to tease your curiosity instantly. **Be the Judge:** Your opinion is gold – upvote the stories you adore and help the cream of the crop rise to glory. Will you steer the next viral hit to the front page? **A World of Topics:** Whether you're into Memes, Masterpieces, or the Magic of Gardening, our smorgasbord caters to every flavor of fascination. **Share the Spark:** Become a boredom buster! Share sensational finds with friends, and be the hero who brings the fun to their day. **Join the Panda Posse:** Converse with kindred spirits from all corners of the globe. Dive into discussions and discover your tribe of fun-loving pandas. **Craft Your Own Canvas:** Got art? Snap it and drop it in our gallery for some major props. Whatever your jam—just frame it, claim it, and let the community hype it up. **Expert-Backed Fun:** Explore stories rich in facts from professionals and experts, all woven together by our devoted team to ensure you learn while you laugh. Download the Bored Panda app and immerse yourself in a world where boredom is banished, and every swipe is a journey to the extraordinary. Join millions in experiencing the joy of discovery and the thrill of sharing stories that matter. If you have any trouble with our app, please contact us at panda.ios@boredpanda.com!
Ranker
Discover and create crowdsourced rankings on a vast array of topics, from movies and music to history and comics. Share your opinions and influence the collective ratings of millions of fans.
- Crowdsourced rankings
- Vote on movies, TV, music
- Fan-driven opinions
- Deep ranking categories
- Spooky stories
- Historical tales
- Cosplay and fan art rankings
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Ranker goes far beyond Top 10 lists with deep rankings about everything, voted on by everyone. It's the largest destination for crowdsourced rankings on movies, tv, music and more. We believe that the opinion of millions of fans is more definitive than the opinion of one critic. Fans like you have the ability to influence the rankings of their favorite athletes, singers, celebrities, TV, movies, and pretty much anything that can be ranked. Ranker has something for everyone - including spooky stories in Graveyard Shift, historical tales in Weird History, definitive cosplay, manga and fan art rankings in Anime Underground, Marvel, DC, and indie comics polls in Total Nerd, and Unsolved Mysteries in Unspeakable Times.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ranker at 60% against Bored Panda's 13%. Ranker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ranker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Bored Panda's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ranker's.
Bored Panda ships an update every 3 weeks, Ranker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bored Panda | Ranker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (1.2K ratings) | 4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PANDOS UAB | Ranker Inc. |
Customer experience
Bored Panda
Ranker
User reviews
Bored Panda
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💕 Entertaining content
- 👍 Friendly community
- 🚀 Great way to pass time
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🤔 Sensitive swipe feature causing accidental navigation
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Ranker
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Interesting and diverse content
- 🚀 Entertaining and informative
- 👍 Great for killing time
- 👍 Helpful for quick information
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Content not updating regularly
- 🐛 Pages not loading properly
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
Bugs and requests
Bored Panda
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to save images without crashing
- Logging in and out issues
- Notifications not clearing properly
- Inconsistent content loading
Requested features
4 requests- Add search bar
- Implement dark mode
- Improve navigation and scrolling experience
- Provide an ad-free paid version
Ranker
Reported bugs
4 issues- Invalid request errors
- Blank screens when trying to load content
- Scrolling issues causing loss of place
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add dark mode option
- Implement a save/bookmark feature for articles
- Improve content refresh and update frequency
- Allow users to customize their feed/interests
In-app purchases
Bored Panda
No in-app purchases
Ranker
No in-app purchases
