Comparison

Series Database vs Board Game Guru

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

Head to head
About

Series Database

Organize and track your favorite TV shows and series. Discover new content, see what friends are watching, and get notified about new episodes. Engage with a community of TV lovers through comments and reactions.

Highlights
  • Track watched, unwatched, and rewatched episodes
  • Discover shows by name, country, or streaming service
  • Receive personalized recommendations
  • Rate seasons and episodes
  • Comment on shows and react to others
  • Connect with friends and share watch lists
  • Get notifications for new episodes
Features
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PLEASE NOTE: You cannot watch TV shows or series with Series Database: TV Shows Tracker. The Series Database app is where you organize, manage, and keep tracking of TV shows and series you watch! Stay organized - Keep tracking of what you’re watching (not watched, watched, rewatched, ignored) - Find who else is watching, overall rates, followers and where to watch! - Check-in and rate complete seasons and episodes Search and discover - Search shows by name, country or by streaming services - Receive suggestions and recommendations based on what you like and on what you have in your grid - Keep up-to-date with most rated, most watched, fan favorites TV shows and news! React and comment - React to other's comments (love, laughing, furious) and contribute - Read what other TV show lovers are commenting about - Add Giphys to your comments! Friends – Add friends from all over the globe - Follow friends, see what they’re watching, rating, and commenting - Create watch lists (public and/or private) and share with your friends Notifications - Be notified when new episodes and movies are available - Get notifications about new friend requests, reactions and replies to your comments - Also, be notified when you unlock new badges! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Board Game Guru

This app helps board game enthusiasts deepen their understanding of their collection. It provides strategies, tactics, and community-driven content to enhance gameplay and discover new possibilities within existing games.

Highlights
  • In-depth game strategies and tactics
  • BoardGameGeek collection import
  • Community-driven game requests
  • Player-focused interface with rankings
  • Randomized 'who goes first' options
  • Game comparison and sharing tools
Features
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Board Game Guru is built for people who want to get more out of the games they already own. Instead of letting great games sit on the shelf, Guru helps you go deeper — bringing together strategies, insights, and tools to improve your play and rediscover your collection. Key features: • Structured insights: clear, organized strategies that go beyond the rulebook • Play strategically: understand what matters in each game and make better decisions • BoardGameGeek integration: import your collection and find your games instantly • Advanced search: find games by name, designer, publisher, duration, weight, and more • Community-driven: request strategies, suggest changes, and help shape what gets covered next • Designed for players: clean interface with search, favorites, and curated lists • Stay updated: get notified when new insights are available for your games • First player tools: quick, fun ways to decide who goes first • Versus: compare, rank, and share your favorite games Why use Board Game Guru? Because great games have more to offer. Guru turns your collection into an endless source of new experiences! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Series Database4 screens
Board Game Guru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Series Database at 5.0 against Board Game Guru's 3.2. Series Database also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 71%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Board Game Guru's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Series Database sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Board Game Guru sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Series Database holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Board Game Guru has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Series Database's written reviews are positive against 71% of Board Game Guru's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Series Database ships an update fortnightly, Board Game Guru every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Series Database versus Board Game Guru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeries DatabaseBoard Game Guru
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews97.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB57 MB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperAlex PalomboBruno Oliveira

Customer experience

Series Database

Written reviews33 reviews
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%

Board Game Guru

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Series Database

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.491 Month
  • Annual Subscription$35.491 Year
3 purchases

Board Game Guru

Subscriptions2
  • BGGuru Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • BGGuru Premium Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • BGGuru Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Series Database free?
Series Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Board Game Guru free?
Board Game Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Series Database or Board Game Guru?
Series Database is rated higher. Series Database averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Board Game Guru averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Series Database or Board Game Guru have ads?
Series Database shows ads; Board Game Guru does not.
Which is updated more often, Series Database or Board Game Guru?
Series Database ships an update fortnightly, and Board Game Guru every 10 days. Most recently, Series Database was updated on November 3, 2026 and Board Game Guru on October 30, 2026.

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