# GranPlayer vs YMDA

The clearest difference is rating: YMDA at 5.0 against GranPlayer's 2.7. YMDA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). GranPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GranPlayer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. YMDA asks for nothing beyond the download.

YMDA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GranPlayer has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GranPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, YMDA every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GranPlayer | YMDA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granplayer/id1665868040/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymda/id6801556416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 172 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luxza](https://appshunter.io/developer/864870755) | [John Brazier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862523705) |

## What reviewers say

### GranPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granplayer/id1665868040)

This application enhances the experience of playing with a GRANBOARD by allowing users to edit and manage player data, view play statistics, and connect with other users. It offers features like player search, direct messaging, and guest entry, making it a comprehensive tool for GRANBOARD enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Create multiple player profiles, Switch players for different board sizes, View play data and statistics, Search for other players, Direct messaging, View online friends, Guest entry functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10G | $1.00 | one-time |
| 30G | $3.00 | one-time |
| 55G | $5.00 | one-time |
| 110G | $10.00 | one-time |
| 230G | $20.00 | one-time |
| 350G | $30.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📈 Good statistics tracking
- ✨ Customization options available
- 🤝 Easy to connect with friends
- 📊 Detailed data drill-downs
- 🔄 Responsive developer (in some cases)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Login issues frequent
- 🐛 App crashes/doesn't open
- 🚫 Camera/QR code scanner not working
- 📉 Sound previews don't work
- 🗑️ Useless/garbage app

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in
- App does not open/keeps loading
- Email address not accepted/invalid format
- QR code scanning not working
- Camera not activating for QR scan

**Requested features**

- Combine GranBoard and GranPlayer apps
- Add new sounds, animations, and effects
- Add online mini-games with friends
- Fully French language option
- More customization options (backgrounds, sounds, animations)


### YMDA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymda/id6801556416)

This app provides access to league information, match schedules, results, and player statistics for Yellowstone Mark Dart Association members. League players can also manage payments and communicate with teammates and other players.

**Highlights:** View match schedules and results, Access team and player standings, Track player statistics, View match locations, Pay league dues, Post messages to teams and leagues, Send direct messages to players

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GranPlayer free?

GranPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is YMDA free?

YMDA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GranPlayer or YMDA?

YMDA is rated higher. GranPlayer averages 2.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while YMDA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GranPlayer or YMDA have ads?

Neither GranPlayer nor YMDA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GranPlayer or YMDA?

GranPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and YMDA every 2 days. Most recently, GranPlayer was updated on October 9, 2026 and YMDA on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*