Comparison

UpBoard vs Clank!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UpBoard

This app serves as a companion for various board games, offering tools like point counters and trackers for specific titles. It aims to simplify gameplay and enhance the experience for both casual and dedicated board game enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Point counter for Kingdomino
  • Æmber tracker for KeyForge
  • Ledger tracker for Your Town
  • Supports multiple board games
  • Enhances gamer experience
Features
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The idea behind UpBoard is very simple - create Tabletop/Board Games companion app for different games. There are many great tools for single games. UpBoard will contain tools and point counters for different games. It doesn’t matter if you are hardcore eurogames player or you only have amerigames, I hope that in the future you will find something in UpBoard that will make your life as a gamer easier or more exciting. Tools available in UpBoard: - KeyForge Æmber Tracker: Track Æmber, forged keys, cost of key and number of chains for one or both players for Fantasy Flight Games game developed by Richard Garfield - KeyForge: Call of Archons. The application automatically distracts the correct number of amber for Æmber pool. To play a game you will need tokens to indicated damage and captured Æmber. - Kingdomino Points Counter: Quickly and easily recreate your Kingdomino board in UpBoard and see how many points you get in that easy to learn and fast-paced game for the whole family. The application will count points in 5x5 and 7x7 size game. - Your Town Ledger: Track all ledger pieces of information like money, relationships, popularity, month and many more from Your Town Graphic Novel Adventure. With UpBoard you will only need a map to plan your town. Other aspects of the game can be tracked in the app. UpBoard Companion application is free of charge and you are welcome to try it. —LEGAL— The KeyForge Unique Deck Game and the artwork are all copyright Fantasy Flight Games and I make no claims of ownership or otherwise of any of the artwork or trademarks. The Kingdomino game and the artwork are all copyright Blue Orange Games and I make no claims of ownership or otherwise of any of the artwork or trademarks. The Your Town Graphic Novel Adventure and the artwork are all copyright of authors and publishers of this book and I make no claims of ownership or otherwise of any of the artwork or trademarks.

About

Clank!

Embark on a thrilling deck-building adventure where you sneak into a dragon's lair to steal artifacts. Be quick and quiet to escape with your loot before the dragon awakens. Acquire new items and abilities to outwit your opponents and survive the dungeon.

Highlights
  • Deck-building mechanics
  • Dungeon exploration
  • Steal artifacts from dragon's lair
  • Competitive multiplayer
  • Cross-platform play
  • Tutorial and challenges
Features
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Burgle your way to adventure in the award-winning board game! A New Adventure Begins! Clank!, the iconic deck-building board game adventure, challenges daring thieves to sneak into a dragon’s lair, steal one of her precious artifacts, and escape – before you’re roasted to a crisp! Winning fans and awards around the world, Clank! is one of the most-beloved modern board games, with a wide range of expansions and adaptations for players to enjoy. How Deep will you Delve? The deeper you go, the more valuable treasures you’ll find…but the harder it will be to escape! So be quick and be quiet: One false step and – CLANK! Each careless sound risks drawing the dragon’s attention. You’re competing against your fellow thieves to claim the most valuable prize…but you can only enjoy your loot if you make it out of the depths alive! Choose Your Path You’ll need a good pair of boots, a sharp sword, and all your roguish skills to survive in the dungeon. Along the way, you’ll acquire new items, abilities, and allies that will help you achieve victory! Blending deck-building and exploration, Clank! offers a unique dungeon-delving adventure each time you play." Many Ways to Play Learn the ropes in a guided Tutorial, then hone your abilities by collecting Achievements and completing Challenges. Play cross-platform against friends, or compete in exciting new Heists that put you up against players from around the world! However you choose to enter the dungeon: Good luck!...you’re going to need it!

Screenshots

UpBoard4 screens
Clank!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UpBoard at Free against Clank!'s $10.99. UpBoard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Clank!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

UpBoard is free to download; Clank! costs $10.99 up front. Clank! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. UpBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UpBoard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clank! has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UpBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, Clank! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
UpBoard versus Clank!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpBoardClank!
PriceFree — better$10.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews—70.6% of reviews
Number of ratings11.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#41 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB477 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHydra SoftworksDire Wolf Digital

Customer experience

UpBoard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Clank!

All ratings1,394 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral12.9%
Negative16.5%

Bugs and requests

UpBoard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Clank!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Multiplayer issues
  • Async multiplayer results not visible
  • Tutorial blocks instructions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add expansions from board game
  • Accessibility options to increase font size
  • Option to skip/speed up animations
  • Easier invitations for private games
  • Improved AI opponents

In-app purchases

None

UpBoard

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Clank!

One-time2
  • Sunken Treasures$8.99
  • Mummy's Curse$8.99

Questions

Is UpBoard free?
UpBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clank! free?
Clank! costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UpBoard or Clank!?
UpBoard is rated higher. UpBoard averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Clank! averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do UpBoard or Clank! have ads?
Neither UpBoard nor Clank! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UpBoard or Clank!?
UpBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Clank! every 2 weeks. Most recently, UpBoard was updated on October 18, 2026 and Clank! on October 22, 2026.

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