Swidget vs Board Game Rules
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swidget
Control your smart home devices remotely with this app. Create custom schedules, set up automations, and monitor energy usage for compatible smart outlets and light switches. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free control.
- Bluetooth pairing
- Create rules and automations
- Monitor energy usage
- Voice assistant integration
- Remote control
- Custom schedules
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CONTROL YOUR SWIDGET DEVICES FROM YOUR PHONE The Swidget App is for use with Swidget Outlets and Light Switches that have been paired with a Wi-Fi enabled Insert. The App is used to connect your Swidget Inserts and offers a multitude of control options depending on the Insert and the type of Device it is in. Swidget Devices and Wi-Fi enabled Insert sold separately (required). FEATURES - Easy Bluetooth pairing and registration - Create rules and automations - Monitor energy use of your Swidget Outlet or Light Switch - Connect to your Alexa or Google Assistant accounts - Remotely control your Swidget Outlet or Light Switch - Custom schedules, including sunset or sunrise trigger
Board Game Rules
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Never flip through rulebooks again! BGrules is your intelligent board game assistant that answers all your rules questions in seconds. Browse our growing library of ready-to-use games or add your own – once approved, your contributions help the entire community! KEY FEATURES - Extensive Game Library: Hundreds of popular board games are already available with their rulebooks ready to go. Just search, select, and start asking, no setup required! - Community-Powered: Add a game that's missing? Once reviewed and approved, it becomes available to all BGrules users. Together, we're building the ultimate board game rules resource. - AI-Powered Rules Assistant: Ask questions about setup, gameplay, scoring, special abilities – anything in the rulebook. Get answers instantly without searching through pages. - Photo Recognition: Confused about a card or game piece? Snap a photo and ask "What does this mean?" – the AI will identify and explain it using your rulebook. - Expansion Support: Combine rulebooks from your base game and expansions. BGrules searches across all your sources to give you the complete answer. - Favourites & Recent Games: Keep your most-played games at your fingertips for quick access during game nights. PERFECT FOR - Learning new games faster - Settling rules disputes during game night - Quick mid-game rule checks - Exploring complex games with confidence - Contributing to the board gaming community
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Swidget at monthly against Board Game Rules's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swidget ships an update monthly, Board Game Rules every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swidget | Board Game Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Swidget Corporation | 9458-5445 Quebec Inc |
In-app purchases
Swidget
No in-app purchases
Board Game Rules
No in-app purchases
