Comparison

BoardGameGeek vs Everywhere Is Queer

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

Head to head
About

BoardGameGeek

Access the world's largest and most up-to-date database for board and card games. Discover new content, read reviews, and join discussions with a passionate community of gamers. Contribute your own ratings and insights.

Highlights
  • Extensive game database
  • User reviews and ratings
  • Discussion forums
  • Daily new content
  • Game session reports
  • Play-aids and translations
Features
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This is the official app for BoardGameGeek, an online resource and community that aims to be the definitive source for board game and card game content. Daily new content, continuously updated by millions of passionate users, makes ‘the Geek’ the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information. You can become a registered member of BoardGameGeek (BGG) for free, and we welcome your contributions in the form of ratings, reviews, and thoughts on games! BGG features reviews, ratings, images, play-aids, translations, and session reports from board game geeks around the world, as well as live discussion forums. Here you’ll find many types of board games, including thousands you’ve probably never seen in a store. We cover not only board games but also dice games, card games, tile-laying games, and games of dexterity. We have abstracts, economic games, dungeon crawls, city building, diplomacy and negotiation, trading, puzzle games, strategy games, party games, war games, and many more. We run the gamut from the light and whimsical Carcassonne to the serious and heavy empire-building of Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition. Well-known games like Monopoly exist in the database as well, although you’ll find almost all users prefer modern games that exhibit advancements in game play and component quality since Monopoly was first published. Ad-blocking subscription When you purchase ‘AdBlock for iOS’ you enjoy an ads-free experience in the app (except for embedded web views). Payment will be charged on a recurring monthly or annual basis to your Apple ID account. Your monthly or annual AdBlock subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before your subscription ends. Cancel anytime in your device’s Account Settings. No partial refunds. Privacy policy: https://boardgamegeek.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://boardgamegeek.com/terms Community Guidelines: https://boardgamegeek.com/community_rules Welcome to the board gaming community. Stay for a while. Stay forever...

About

Everywhere Is Queer

Discover and support LGBTQ+-owned businesses and safe spaces worldwide. This global directory helps you find inclusive venues, from cafes to bookstores, whether you're traveling or exploring locally. Connect with and uplift the queer community by supporting local entrepreneurs.

Highlights
  • Global directory of queer-owned businesses
  • Search by category, location, or keywords
  • Filters for specific venue types
  • Support for queer entrepreneurs
  • Free business listing application
  • Community stories and travel tips
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Connect with the world’s largest resource of queer-owned businesses and safe queer spaces with Everywhere Is Queer! Whether you’re traveling abroad or exploring your own neighborhood, our global directory makes it simple to find inclusive venues that truly welcome everyone. Why Choose Everywhere Is Queer? The Largest Queer-Owned Business Map Access thousands of queer-owned—cafés, shops, bookstores, gyms, and more—spanning every corner of the globe. Easy Search & Filters Browse by category, location, or keywords to find exactly what you need. Use filters to connect with cozy cafés, vibrant nightlife spots, and community-focused resources. Support Queer Entrepreneurs Discovering queer-owned businesses means more than finding a place to shop—it’s about uplifting our community, fostering connections, and helping queer entrepreneurs thrive. Queer-Owned? Apply Today: Apply for free via the profile tab of the app. Just click “Add/Edit My Business”, login with the same login you made for the app. Click “Add New Listing”. Make sure to hit submit and you’ll receive an email once approved! Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok (@everywhereisqueer) for the latest updates, new listings, community stories, and “global queer travel guide” tips. Join us and explore the world with pride — download Everywhere Is Queer today

Screenshots

BoardGameGeek4 screens
Everywhere Is Queer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Everywhere Is Queer at 95% against BoardGameGeek's 38%. Everywhere Is Queer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). BoardGameGeek's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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. BoardGameGeek sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Everywhere Is Queer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Everywhere Is Queer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Everywhere Is Queer has 630 ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of BoardGameGeek's written reviews are positive against 95% of Everywhere Is Queer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoardGameGeek ships an update every 2 weeks, Everywhere Is Queer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
BoardGameGeek versus Everywhere Is Queer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoardGameGeekEverywhere Is Queer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (116 ratings)5.0 (630 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.6% of reviews94.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116630 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB66 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperBoardGameGeek, LLCEverywhere Is Queer

Customer experience

BoardGameGeek

All ratings116 ratings
Positive69.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive37.6%
Neutral16.5%
Negative45.9%

Everywhere Is Queer

All ratings626 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative1.9%

User reviews

BoardGameGeek

From 116 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Comprehensive board game database and information
  • 🎮 Excellent community features and resources
  • 📱 Convenient mobile access to BGG
  • 🎯 Easy collection tracking and management
  • 📊 Play history logging functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Search functionality broken or unreliable
  • 📉 Significantly less functionality than desktop version
  • ⚠️ Multiple bugs affecting core features
  • 🎮 Play logging dialog crashes on some devices

Everywhere Is Queer

From 630 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌈 Dedicated to LGBTQIA+ businesses
  • 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
  • 🌎 Worldwide coverage of queer-owned businesses
  • 💪 Empowers the LGBTQIA+ community
  • 🤝 Fosters a sense of community and inclusivity

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Doesn't always show all local queer-owned businesses

Bugs and requests

BoardGameGeek

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Search returns no results after updates
  • Log Play dialog opens and closes instantly
  • App crashes when selecting My Geek section
  • Cannot add player names after latest update
  • Forum posts display with excessive formatting
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  • Image viewing breaks and requires app restart
  • Album photo swiping stops working
  • Game page shows 'Loading...' indefinitely
  • Dark mode renders nothing visible
  • Video playback crashes on screen rotation
  • Bookmarked GeekLists fail to open
  • App freezes after AirTV mirroring
  • Links to game pages unresponsive
  • Post button unresponsive
  • Comment text input field inaccessible
  • Video section fails to load
  • Ads display despite donor status

Requested features

16 requests
  • Weight information display for games
  • Player count filtering for collections
  • Grid view option for collection display
  • Advanced search filters
  • Dark mode support
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  • Subscription management page
  • Poll functionality in forums
  • Video language preference settings
  • Geek Buddy access in mobile app
  • Profile customization options (top 10, hot 10)
  • Game randomizer from personal collection
  • Game bookmarking feature
  • Larger collection thumbnail sizes
  • Homepage customization and organization
  • Quickbar functionality
  • Russian language support

Everywhere Is Queer

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Occasional performance issues or slow loading

Requested features

3 requests
  • Remember login information
  • Add more business categories (e.g., queer wedding vendors)
  • Integrate with other queer business directories

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BoardGameGeek

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Ad-Removal for iOS$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Ad-Removal for iOS$9.991 Year
None

Everywhere Is Queer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BoardGameGeek free?
BoardGameGeek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Everywhere Is Queer free?
Everywhere Is Queer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BoardGameGeek or Everywhere Is Queer?
Everywhere Is Queer is rated higher. BoardGameGeek averages 3.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Everywhere Is Queer averages 5.0 from 630 ratings.
Do BoardGameGeek or Everywhere Is Queer have ads?
BoardGameGeek shows ads; Everywhere Is Queer does not.
Which is updated more often, BoardGameGeek or Everywhere Is Queer?
BoardGameGeek ships an update every 2 weeks, and Everywhere Is Queer every 2 months. Most recently, BoardGameGeek was updated on October 27, 2026 and Everywhere Is Queer on October 21, 2026.

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