Comparison

Board Record vs Smash Vault

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

Head to head
About

Board Record

This app helps you meticulously record and analyze your board game sessions. Track scores, duration, players, and even expansions used. It offers tools for random game selection, campaign tracking, and syncing with BoardGameGeek.

Highlights
  • Custom scoresheet creation
  • Complex score calculation rules
  • Game-specific tags
  • Campaign/legacy play tracking
  • Random start player picker
  • Game Picker tool
  • BoardGameGeek sync
Features
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Board Record is the ultimate companion app for board game enthusiasts. Record your plays, create and share custom scoresheets, track scores, and relive every game night — all in one place. NEW: Cloud Scoresheets Build the perfect scoresheet for any game and share it with the world. Board Record's cloud sharing feature lets you create fully customised scoresheets — complete with per-round scoring, score categories, and complex calculation rules - and publish them to the cloud for other players to discover and use instantly. No more setting up scoresheets from scratch; just find one built by a fellow player and get playing. Record & Track Everything • Create custom scoresheets for each game to break down scores by round or score category. • Set complex scoresheet rules to calculate scores for you. • Set game specific tags to define how a game was won or lost. • Record teams, player roles and location. • Record which expansions or add-ons were used in a particular play. • Create player groups and view play statistics for that group across all games. • Create campaigns to record campaign/legacy plays to track values across the campaign and view campaign specific stats. • Use the built-in tool to randomly pick a start player and then view stats such as how often the start player wins. • Use the Game Picker tool when you can't decide what to play. Filter the options by player count, play duration, game type and more. • Vote on games to give the random picker weightings. • Sync your plays and collection with BoardGameGeek. • Import existing data from BoardGameGeek or BG Stats. • Import existing data from ScorePal including plays and scoresheets. • Share your plays with your friends. Deep Statistics Dig into your play data and uncover fascinating insights about how you and your group play. • High, average and low scores of total scores and per round/score category. • View stats for advanced scoring options such as win conditions and toggles. • Average play duration. • Expansion plays. • Win % and score by role. • Tag usage. • Filter stats by tags, expansions and more. • View your H-Index and which games to play next to increase it. Board Record Premium Board Record Premium is a single, one-time payment to unlock powerful additional features. • More advanced scoresheet options • Campaign/Legacy support • More Game Picker filters • Filter game stats by tags • Unlock additional stat filters • Player groups

About

Smash Vault

This app helps you document and reflect on your dating life. Track relationships, dates, and connections to gain insights into your romantic patterns. Securely store memories and make informed decisions for your future.

Highlights
  • Dating calendar view
  • Personalized insights on habits
  • Track 'Green Flags' and 'Red Flags'
  • Private journaling for dates
  • Secure media vault for memories
  • Advanced privacy protection
Features
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Smash Vault is your ultimate companion for documenting and reflecting on your dating journey. Effortlessly track your relationships, dates, and connections while gaining deeper insights into your romantic life. Smash Vault helps you stay organized and mindful of your dating patterns, all while ensuring your data remains private and secure. Key App Features: Dating Calendar View: Easily visualize your dating history and social calendar with our intuitive layout. Personalized Insights: Get detailed statistics on your connections and experiences to help you understand your dating habits. Connection Traits: Track "Green Flags," "Red Flags," and "Icks" to gain valuable insights into what you truly value in a partner. Private Journaling: Add personalized notes for each date and encounter, ensuring your most important memories are captured. Secure Media Vault: Maintain a private gallery for each connection to keep your personal memories organized and safe. Tailored Experience: Customize your preferences to make the app experience perfectly suited to your lifestyle. Advanced Privacy Protection: Industry-leading encryption and biometric locks ensure your personal data stays for your eyes only. Connection Timeline: View a chronological history of your dating journey and personal growth. Compatibility Comparison: Compare traits and experiences across different connections to make more informed decisions for your future. Smash Vault is not just an intimacy tracker; it's your comprehensive tool for staying organized, gaining insights, and adding excitement to your romantic life. Download Smash Vault today and take control of your intimate adventures! Subscription terms: • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • The user and auto-renewal may manage subscriptions may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • You can terminate your subscription via the URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://smashvault.app/privacy-policy End User Licensing Agreement: https://smashvault.app/eula

Screenshots

Board Record4 screens
Smash Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smash Vault at 5.0 against Board Record's 4.3. Smash Vault also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Board Record sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Smash Vault sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smash Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Board Record ships an update every 5 days, Smash Vault weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Board Record versus Smash Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoard RecordSmash Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGary TraffordAkmi Labs Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Board Record

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Smash Vault

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Board Record

One-time5
  • Buy me a soda$0.99
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
  • Premium$3.99
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  • Buy me a beer$5.99
  • Buy me a cocktail$12.99
9 purchases

Smash Vault

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
  • Smash Vault Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
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  • Smash Vault Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time5
  • Smash Vault Pro Lifetime$4.99
  • Smash Vault Pro Lifetime$6.99
  • Smash Vault Pro Lifetime$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Lifetime Membership$12.99
  • Smash Vault Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Board Record free?
Board Record is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smash Vault free?
Smash Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Board Record or Smash Vault?
Smash Vault is rated higher. Board Record averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Smash Vault averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Board Record or Smash Vault have ads?
Neither Board Record nor Smash Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Board Record or Smash Vault?
Board Record ships an update every 5 days, and Smash Vault weekly. Most recently, Board Record was updated on November 3, 2026 and Smash Vault on November 4, 2026.

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