Comparison

FigZ vs Hobby Dataslate

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

Head to head
About

FigZ

Manage and showcase your action figure collection with this app. Connect with a global community of collectors, discover new items, and participate in discussions. Offers premium features for enhanced organization and seller tools.

Highlights
  • Manage and organize action figure collections
  • Connect with other collectors globally
  • Discover new figures and collections
  • Participate in forums and discussions
  • Share wish lists
  • High-quality photo uploads (premium)
Features
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FigZ is the perfect app for action figure collectors who are looking for an easy and fun way to manage and share their collections. With its latest update, FigZ has also become a social network exclusively for collectors, allowing you to connect with other action figure fans around the world and share your passions in a safe and dedicated environment. With FigZ, you can create a profile for your collection, adding photos, information, and details about your favorite figures. You can organize your collection by character, franchise, or any other category you desire, and even share your wish lists with other collectors. Furthermore, you can discover new figures and collections through the "Explore" section of the app, where you can view other users' collections, search for rare or limited edition figures, and connect with other collectors who share your interests. In FigZ, you can also participate in discussions in forums, leave comments on other users' posts, and send direct messages to other collectors to connect and share your experiences. With its easy-to-use interface and unique social features, FigZ is the perfect app for all action figure collectors who want to manage their collections and connect with other fans in a dedicated and welcoming community. Collector users can subscribe to the app (In-app purchases) to access the following features: - Organize your collection by folders/tags - Register figures you already had in the collection - Upload photos/images in high quality - See the collection of those who are in the Collector Ranking Seller users can subscribe to the app (In-app purchases) to access the following features: - Report of figures added to wishlists - Figure price report - Send notifications directly to your target audience - All features of collector's subscription Terms of Use (EULA) EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hobby Dataslate

This app helps miniature collectors and painters track their Warhammer 40K models, log paints, organize army lists, and manage hobby projects. It offers features for collection management, painting progress, and social sharing of finished models.

Highlights
  • Track 1,600+ datasheets
  • Barcode quick-add for boxes
  • Painting pipeline tracking
  • Sprue & bits stash management
  • Unit paint recipes
  • Import/backup from other formats
  • Collection documentation & valuation
Features
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Keep your miniature hobby organized and your painting memory close at hand. Hobby Dataslate is the unofficial hobby tracker for Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar — free to start. Know what you own. Remember how you painted and based it. Keep army lists, photos, work-in-progress notes, and future plans connected. When hobby time opens up, Today helps you choose a useful next action toward the completion goal you set. KEEP THE WHOLE HOBBY TOGETHER • Track painting progress across your whole collection — 40K and Age of Sigmar, one desk • Add Combat Patrols, Spearheads, and box sets in one tap (or scan the barcode) • 3,000+ combined units across 40K datasheets and AoS warscrolls, faction organization, and a flexible Wishlist → Finished lifecycle • Desk sessions, streaks, and a "what to paint next" wheel when you're stuck • Paint and basing recipes you can reuse — and a catalog of 11,000+ paints • Import BattleScribe / New Recruit / WH40k app lists, then see owned vs shortfall • Custom JSON data export on Free, plus tournament PDFs and collection valuation docs BUILT FOR THE HOBBY, NOT A SPREADSHEET Collection, Workbench, Armies, Stats, and Social in one app. Flag repairs, track stash & bits, browse finished-model showcases and friend collections, and join the Discord for WIP chat. FREE TO START 100 units, 5 armies, unit paint recipes, 40K and Age of Sigmar list costing, and unlimited desk session logs — no credit card. Custom data export remains available on Free. Upgrade only if you outgrow the free tier. PREMIUM — $1/mo or $10/yr Unlimited units & armies, WIP timelines, painted gallery, recipe share cards, batch projects, unlimited friends & public sharing, stash & paints, spending logs, session photos. HERO — $5/mo or $40/yr Higher-resolution showcase uploads, enhanced showcase sorting, army recipes, advanced stats, challenges & leaderboards, 40K theme, custom names/colors, alternate icons. FORGE# referrals — gift a friend 30 days of Hero. Privacy Policy: https://hobby-dataslate.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://hobby-dataslate.app/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Hobby Dataslate and keep your collection, hobby memory, and next steps in one place. (Hobby Dataslate is an unofficial fan app and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Games Workshop Limited.)

Screenshots

FigZ3 screens
Hobby Dataslate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hobby Dataslate at 5.0 against FigZ's 3.0. Hobby Dataslate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). FigZ's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. FigZ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Hobby Dataslate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hobby Dataslate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FigZ has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FigZ ships an update every 10 days, Hobby Dataslate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FigZ versus Hobby Dataslate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFigZHobby Dataslate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLUDY TECNOLOGIA LTDAAlexander Lewis

Customer experience

FigZ

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Hobby Dataslate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FigZ

Subscriptions3
  • Desbloqueia para ver coleções$0.991 Month
  • Unlocks to view collections$6.991 Year
  • Release sales area$9.993 Months
None

Hobby Dataslate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FigZ free?
FigZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hobby Dataslate free?
Hobby Dataslate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FigZ or Hobby Dataslate?
Hobby Dataslate is rated higher. FigZ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hobby Dataslate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FigZ or Hobby Dataslate have ads?
Neither FigZ nor Hobby Dataslate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FigZ or Hobby Dataslate?
FigZ ships an update every 10 days, and Hobby Dataslate every 4 days. Most recently, FigZ was updated on October 8, 2026 and Hobby Dataslate on October 5, 2026.

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