UpBoard vs InkcasteR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Point counter for Kingdomino
- Æmber tracker for KeyForge
- Ledger tracker for Your Town
- Supports multiple board games
- Enhances gamer experience
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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.
InkcasteR
Build and manage your Disney Lorcana TCG decks with a comprehensive card database, deck-building tools, and strategy guides. Track your collection, discover popular deck lists, and refine your gameplay.
- Comprehensive card database
- Deck building tools
- Popular deck lists
- Card collection tracker
- Wishlist functionality
- Card filtering and search
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Step into a realm of strategic challenges and fantastical battles with the ultimate companion app for fans of the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game. Whether you're a seasoned tactician or just embarking on your card-battling adventure, this app is designed to elevate your gaming experience and provide you with essential tools. Access a comprehensive database dedicated to the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game, offering a wealth of card information, deck-building resources, and gameplay strategies. Explore popular deck lists crafted by experienced players and draw inspiration to create your very own powerful decks. Delve into a diverse array of characters and creatures within the game. Filter and search cards by various attributes, classes, or creators to find the perfect addition to your deck. Detailed card descriptions provide insights into unique abilities and strategies. Stay organized by tracking your card collection within the app and curating a wishlist for future acquisitions. Assemble and fine-tune your own deck creations, adapting and refining your strategies as you dive deeper into the game. This app uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (https://cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. This app is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit https://www.disneylorcana.com/en-US/. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpBoard at none against InkcasteR's 6. UpBoard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). InkcasteR's advantage is ratings volume (236 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. InkcasteR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. UpBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.
UpBoard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InkcasteR has 236 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
UpBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, InkcasteR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UpBoard | InkcasteR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (236 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 236 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hydra Softworks | Vadym Pavlov |
Customer experience
UpBoard
InkcasteR
Bugs and requests
UpBoard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
InkcasteR
Reported bugs
8 issues- Cannot log in to starter decks past into the Inklands
- "Domain" error blocking decks feature
- App not updated with Set 6 cards
- Cannot view community decks
- Card database missing data
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- App not working for multiple days
- Ursula's return collected cards not visible outside "own"
- "Own" function not in set order
Requested features
4 requests- Add login for multi-device access
- Flip lore counters for opponent's view
- Import existing collection (Illuminarium)
- Show owned cards in deckbuilder
In-app purchases
UpBoard
No in-app purchases
InkcasteR
- Monthly Small Tip$0.991 Month
- Monthly Nice Tip$2.991 Month
- Monthly Insane Tip$5.991 Month
- Small Tip$0.99
- Nice Tip$2.99
- Insane Tip$5.99









