# UpBoard vs InkcasteR

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.

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 18, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UpBoard | InkcasteR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upboard/id1449412811/reviews)** | [4.7 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkcaster/id6450009388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **236** |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hydra Softworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/550896869) | [Vadym Pavlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137593885) |

## What reviewers say

### UpBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upboard/id1449412811)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### InkcasteR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkcaster/id6450009388)

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.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive card database, Deck building tools, Popular deck lists, Card collection tracker, Wishlist functionality, Card filtering and search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Small Tip | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Nice Tip | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Insane Tip | $5.99 | per month |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Insane Tip | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Top-notch UI, visually appealing and intuitive
- 📚 Extensive resources and community tools (news feed, decks, game counter, card library)
- 📖 Encyclopedic individual card information
- 👍 App works well generally
- 🚀 Quick access, better than web pages

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot log in to starter decks past into the Inklands
- ❌ Decks feature unusable with "Domain" error
- 📰 Limited news sources
- 📉 No longer updates with new sets (Set 6)
- ❌ Cannot view community decks

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add login for multi-device access
- Flip lore counters for opponent's view
- Import existing collection (Illuminarium)
- Show owned cards in deckbuilder


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpBoard free?

UpBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is InkcasteR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UpBoard or InkcasteR?

UpBoard is rated higher. UpBoard averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while InkcasteR averages 4.7 from 236 ratings.

### Do UpBoard or InkcasteR have ads?

Neither UpBoard nor InkcasteR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UpBoard or InkcasteR?

UpBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, and InkcasteR fortnightly. Most recently, UpBoard was updated on October 18, 2026 and InkcasteR on October 22, 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.*