# Boards.com vs Stan

The clearest difference is update cadence: Boards.com at weekly against Stan's fortnightly. Stan's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boards.com sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Stan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Boards.com against 4.9 for Stan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Boards.com's written reviews are positive against 69% of Stan's.

Boards.com ships an update weekly, Stan fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boards.com | Stan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardscom/id1507677341/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stan-link-in-bio-for-creators/id6478343472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 66.6% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | #53 |
| Size | 214 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boards.com Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507677340) | [FindCommunity, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438303678) |

## What reviewers say

### Boards.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardscom/id1507677341)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app streamlines communication by storing and sending frequently used content like texts, images, and videos directly from your keyboard. It helps teams maintain consistent messaging and analyze content performance.

**Highlights:** Content stored on keyboard, One-tap sending to any platform, Save and send texts instantly, Design content with Pages, Team Boards for consistent messaging, Analyze content usage, Upload images, videos, links, PDFs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Boards Starter Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Boards Business Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Boards Business - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Boards Pro - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Boards Business Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Boards Unlimited | $13.99 | per month |
| Professional Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Business Pro Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Boards Business - Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Boards Business - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Boards Business - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Boards Pro - Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Boards Pro - Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Boards Business Yearly Plan | $71.99 | per year |
| Boards Business - Annual | $76.99 | per year |
| Starter Annual | $95.90 | per year |
| Boards Business - Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| Boards Business Annual Plan | $95.99 | per year |
| Boards Business Yearly Plan | $95.99 | per year |
| Boards Business Yearly Plan | $95.99 | per year |
| Boards Business Yearly Plan | $95.99 | per year |
| Boards Starter Annual Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| Boards Professional Annual | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Convenient organization of business information
- 🚀 Efficient sharing of content and resources
- 👍 Helpful for team collaboration and communication
- 👍 Customizable boards for different purposes
- 👍 Easy to access and use on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Keyboard issues and compatibility problems
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🔋 Performance issues and high battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access boards after trial period ends
- Inconsistent behavior when adding or organizing content
- Syncing issues between devices and platforms
- Difficulty in exporting or backing up user data

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality within boards
- Improve iPad app experience with better support for landscape mode
- Allow more customization options for boards (e.g., fonts, formatting)
- Provide more affordable pricing options for small businesses and teams
- Improve stability and reliability of the app


### Stan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stan-link-in-bio-for-creators/id6478343472)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Build, launch, and grow your business from a single link. This platform allows creators to sell digital downloads, courses, coaching, and subscriptions directly from their social media bios. Track sales and earnings with real-time analytics and get paid instantly.

**Highlights:** Link-in-bio storefront, Sell digital downloads, Offer courses and coaching, Subscription products, Customizable storefront design, Real-time analytics, Instant payouts

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator | $29.99 | per month |
| Creator Pro | $99.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient platform for digital business
- 💯 Great customer service
- 🎉 Helps creators grow their business
- 🔒 Secure payment processing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with bank account setup
- ⏱️ Slow payouts
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent bank account setup process
- Delayed email responses in some cases

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Appointment calendar integration
- More customization options for paid plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boards.com free?

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

### Is Stan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boards.com or Stan?

Stan is rated higher. Boards.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Stan averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do Boards.com or Stan have ads?

Neither Boards.com nor Stan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boards.com or Stan?

Boards.com ships an update weekly, and Stan fortnightly. Most recently, Boards.com was updated on October 26, 2026 and Stan on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Boards.com or Stan?

Boards.com currently peaks at #37 in the App Store charts, and Stan at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*