Comparison

Allplay Games vs Rule Referee

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

Head to head
About

Allplay Games

Experience digital versions of board games and companion apps for physical games. Play dice-rolling challenges, strategic auctions, and scoring aids for a variety of tabletop adventures.

Highlights
  • Digital board games
  • Companion apps for physical games
  • Dice rolling challenges
  • Strategic auctions
  • In-game scoring aids
  • AI opponents
Features
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Everything from the board game publisher Allplay. Two full games to play and another three companion apps for the physical boardgames. In Mountain Goats, roll dice and compete against the AI in five simultaneous games of king of the hill. In On Tour, make the most of the dice you roll to visit as many states as possible. In A Message from the Stars companion app, type in the clue words and the app will tell you their value to ensure you don’t make a calculation mistake. In Merchants of Andromeda, participate in auctions with all players. In Twinkle Twinkle, win some gaming time by using the scoring app to recognise the board and provide the score.

About

Rule Referee

Get instant, accurate answers to board and card game rules without searching through manuals. This app provides clear, reliable information to keep your games flowing smoothly and eliminate disputes. Access rules offline and enjoy a built-in timer for supported games.

Highlights
  • Instant rule answers
  • Offline access
  • Built-in game timer
  • Supports popular board games
  • No AI guesswork
  • Structured rule data
Features
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Stop arguing over the rules. Rule Referee gives you fast, clear answers to board and card game rules, without digging through manuals or guessing. Built for real gameplay so you stay in the moment and keep the game moving. What you can do: - Ask rule questions in plain language - Get simple, accurate answers instantly - Play without interruptions or debates - Access rules offline, no internet needed - Use the built-in Rummikub timer with notifications Why it's different: Most apps give you long rulebooks or AI guesses. Rule Referee uses structured, hand-built rules and deterministic answers. No AI. No hallucinations. No close enough. Just clarity you can trust at game night. Games supported include Viticulture, Catan, Wingspan, Spirit Island, Lords of Waterdeep, Flamecraft, Codenames, Pandemic, Chess, Exploding Kittens, and more. 66 games total, with new ones added regularly. Free games included Start playing right away with a selection of supported games. Unlock all games Get full access to all supported games and future additions with the All-Access Pass. No more confusion. No more rule disputes. Just play. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Allplay Games4 screens
Rule Referee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rule Referee at 5.0 against Allplay Games's 3.0. Allplay Games's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (7 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rule Referee sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Allplay Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rule Referee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Allplay Games has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Allplay Games ships an update every 2 months, Rule Referee monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Allplay Games versus Rule Referee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllplay GamesRule Referee
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size436 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer902a LLCAutumn Wohlwend

Customer experience

Allplay Games

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral80.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative52.4%

Rule Referee

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

In-app purchases

None

Allplay Games

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rule Referee

Subscriptions1
  • Rule Referee All Access$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Allplay Games free?
Allplay Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rule Referee free?
Rule Referee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Allplay Games or Rule Referee?
Rule Referee is rated higher. Allplay Games averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Rule Referee averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Allplay Games or Rule Referee have ads?
Neither Allplay Games nor Rule Referee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Allplay Games or Rule Referee?
Allplay Games ships an update every 2 months, and Rule Referee monthly. Most recently, Allplay Games was updated on October 18, 2026 and Rule Referee on October 14, 2026.

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