# Board Game Timer vs Finished!

The clearest difference is ads: Board Game Timer at none against Finished!'s shown. Board Game Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Finished!'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (311 vs 18). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Board Game Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Finished! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Board Game Timer against 4.7 for Finished!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Finished! has 311 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Board Game Timer's written reviews are positive against 82% of Finished!'s.

Board Game Timer ships an update every 13 months, Finished! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Board Game Timer | Finished! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-game-timer/id1059796958/reviews) | [4.7 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finished-puzzly-solitaire/id1486408857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **311** |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sublab Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059796957) | [Eric Snider](https://appshunter.io/developer/331397631) |

## What reviewers say

### Board Game Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-game-timer/id1059796958)

This app helps keep board games moving by timing players. It offers countdown, count-up, and time-per-turn modes for up to eight players. Customize player names and pawns to match your game, and use the built-in dice to select a starting player.

**Highlights:** Multiple timing modes (count up, count down, time per turn), Supports up to 8 players, Customizable player names and pawns, Integrated dice for random player selection, Official timer for German Board Game Championship

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customization | $5.99 | one-time |


### Finished!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finished-puzzly-solitaire/id1486408857)

A unique solitaire game where you manage resources like coffee and candy to complete tasks. Use candy to activate cards, draw more, and rearrange them for strategic advantage. Enjoy daily challenges and smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** Resource management (coffee, candy), Card activation with candy, Card rearrangement, Daily Challenge mode, Smooth animations, Dynamic music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Undos | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Access Pass | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Engaging puzzle gameplay requiring strategic thinking
- 💰 Fair monetization model with reasonable ad removal cost
- 🎮 High replay value and addictive gameplay loop
- 📱 Well-implemented app adaptation of physical board game
- 🏆 Daily challenge feature with global leaderboard competition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Intrusive ads that cover gameplay area
- 🔌 Ads difficult to close or exit properly
- 📧 Contact/Help feature not functioning (email field not populating)
- 📱 Landscape-only mode (no portrait option)
- 🔍 UI elements unclear for viewing future cards

**Reported bugs**

- Ads covering play area and making game unplayable
- Ads not closing properly or returning to game
- Contact Us email field not auto-populating
- In-app purchase not syncing across multiple iOS devices
- Card overlay display issue

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode support for one-handed play
- Zoom out functionality to see all cards simultaneously
- Multi-language instructions (Spanish, German, etc.)
- Ability to reset/clear early learning game attempts
- iCloud sync for statistics across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Board Game Timer free?

Board Game Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Finished! free?

Finished! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Board Game Timer or Finished!?

Board Game Timer and Finished! are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18 and 311 ratings respectively.

### Do Board Game Timer or Finished! have ads?

Finished! shows ads; Board Game Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Board Game Timer or Finished!?

Board Game Timer ships an update every 13 months, and Finished! monthly. Most recently, Board Game Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Finished! on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*