# HardBack vs URGO Game Turn Tracker

The clearest difference is price: URGO Game Turn Tracker at Free against HardBack's $4.99. HardBack's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 1.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

URGO Game Turn Tracker is free to download; HardBack costs $4.99 up front. URGO Game Turn Tracker sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. HardBack asks for nothing beyond the download.

HardBack holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HardBack has 40 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of HardBack's written reviews are positive against 20% of URGO Game Turn Tracker's.

## The numbers

| Metric | HardBack | URGO Game Turn Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardback/id1377791842/reviews)** | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urgo-game-turn-tracker/id1425637141/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **53.7% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 281 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fowers Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131388980) | [Konnekt Digital Engagement Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425637140) |

## What reviewers say

### HardBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardback/id1377791842)

Build a deck of letters to craft words and earn prestige in this unique word game. Specialize in genres, push your luck for extra cards, and race to become a celebrated 19th-century novelist. Challenge AI opponents or play with friends.

**Highlights:** Deck-building with letter cards, Genre specialization for bonuses, Push-your-luck card drawing, Hotseat and online multiplayer, AI opponents, Hardcore mode with no word repeats

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### URGO Game Turn Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urgo-game-turn-tracker/id1425637141)

This app helps track turns and time spent during board games and other tabletop activities. It clearly displays whose turn it is, how long they've taken, and who is next, making gameplay smoother. Optional upgrades offer advanced features like player limits and turn timers.

**Highlights:** Track current player's turn, Monitor time spent per turn, View total game duration, Identify next player, Roll back turns, Announce fastest player, Display player rankings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metal skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wood skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stone skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snow skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| URGO Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HardBack free?

HardBack costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is URGO Game Turn Tracker free?

URGO Game Turn Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HardBack or URGO Game Turn Tracker?

HardBack is rated higher. HardBack averages 3.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while URGO Game Turn Tracker averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do HardBack or URGO Game Turn Tracker have ads?

Neither HardBack nor URGO Game Turn Tracker shows ads.

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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.*