Thrive Board Game vs janvo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thrive Board Game
A two-player abstract strategy board game that reinvents classic gameplay with unique piece building and over 100 variable setups. Experience strategic depth with AI opponents, pass-and-play, and an innovative augmented reality mode.
- Abstract strategy gameplay
- Play vs AI
- Pass and Play mode
- Over 100 variable setups
- Augmented Reality Mode
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A board game for two players where beauty meets strategy. Your purpose is not simply to endure, but to Thrive. Build your own chess piece with classic abstract strategy game-play, reinvented. * Play vs AI * Pass and Play * Over 100 variable setups * Augmented Reality Mode
janvo
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Janvo is a new type of strategy game that combines the familiar rules of Rock Paper Scissors with tactical board movement. Each piece has unique movement directions and ranges, creating a simple yet deeply strategic battle experience as you advance across the board and capture your opponent’s pieces. Features A battle system based on classic Rock Paper Scissors strengths and weaknesses Tactical positioning and mind games that influence every turn Multiple CPU difficulty levels for casual play Simple and intuitive controls suitable for all players Upcoming Updates Online multiplayer mode Expanded player profile and match history features Enjoy a fresh and strategic take on Rock Paper Scissors with Janvo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: janvo at Free against Thrive Board Game's $1.99. janvo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 42 months). Thrive Board Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 18.4). On 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
janvo is free to download; Thrive Board Game costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Thrive Board Game ships an update every 42 months, janvo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thrive Board Game | janvo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Grider | ARC LAB LLC |
In-app purchases
Thrive Board Game
No in-app purchases
janvo
No in-app purchases
