Comparison

Tapatalk vs Community by Website Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

Tapatalk

Access and participate in over 200,000 online forums worldwide. Share photos and videos easily, and receive instant notifications. This app transforms how you engage with online communities on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Access 200,000+ online forums
  • Unlimited photo and video sharing
  • Instant push notifications
  • Easy posting
  • Mobile forum interaction
Features
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Tapatalk connects to over 200,000 online forums worldwide. Post easily with unlimited Photo and Video sharing and instant push notifications. Tapatalk forever change the way you interact with online forums on mobile. Here are some of the top sites available in Tapatalk: MacRumors Forums iMore CrackBerry Forums Grasscity Forum HTCMania HowardForums.com Audizine Apple iPhone Forum DroidForums.net Bimmerforums.com Operation Sports AnandTech Forums Pentax Photography Forums Tapatalk Support Group The Rolex Forums NASIOC Jamii Forums BariatricPal GSM-Forum ( gsmhosting ) ForoMTB.com SA 4x4 Community Forum Diabetes Forum Guru Gossip Phonandroid ReefCentral Calguns.net EDCForums.com MyBroadband ADSLGATE.COM My Support Forums Windows Forums hisse.net Audi-Sport.net Spacetime Studios Frandroid Expedition Portal The Outdoors Trader VW Audi Forum Wizaz.pl GMAT Club Forum AnabolicMinds Xiaomi Europe Support Pelican Parts Forums BMW FAQ Club H.A.M.B. Hardware Upgrade Forum FerrariChat.com Practical Machinist The Two Plus Two Forums Tomshw.it Forum svtperformance.com Toyota 4Runner Forums ForoiPhone TZ-UK Windows Central Student Doctor Network DualSIM - Móviles chinos IronMag Bodybuilding Forums TractorByNet GM-Trucks.com Glock Forum GeekHack SamMobile Crappie.com Fishing Forum.hr Smith & Wesson Forum Veterans Benefits Network Hammock Forums YTMD The Firing Line Cheap Ass Gamer Littleone SmartCanucks PriusChat FT86Club MHH AUTO Vaping Underground Forum TriniTuner.com The MousePad CAMARO5 www.itdunya.com Apfeltalk Digital Kaos Forum Evolutionary.org Forums CSS Forum USA Carry Everything iPhone Burbuja.info Digital Eliteboard AGOnline rogerK radioamatori e CB CNCzone.com BMWMOTOS.COM Tapatalk is absolutely free, but to support us, you can also purchase VIP status that will allow you to view Tapatalk ad free. VIP status is US$0.99 per month subscription, and will auto-renew until you elect to cancel. If you are interested in purchasing VIP status, go to Me>Settings, and scroll down to Advanced Options to subscribe. Information about the optional subscribtion to view Tapatalk ad free: - Subscription periods are either 1 month or 1 year. If you select the Monthly subscription, you will have a free trial for one month. - Unless you cancel 24 hours before the end of the free trial, you will be charged the monthly subscription rate. - At the end of subscribtion period, your subscription renews. You must cancel at least 24 hours before free trial expires to cancel subscription - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - After purchase, you can manage and/or cancel your subscription by going to your account settings for the App Store. - Privacy policy: http://tapatalk.com/privacy.php - Term of use: https://tapatalk.com/license.php Affiliate Disclosure: Tapatalk is a member of the eBay Partner Network. The forum owner may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links on this site.

About

Community by Website Toolbox

Connect with like-minded individuals by joining or creating online groups. Discover discussions, share information, and find support within various interest-based communities. Explore a vibrant world of online interaction.

Highlights
  • Join existing communities
  • Create new communities
  • Participate in discussions
  • Share information
  • Find support
  • Explore diverse interests
Features
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Stay up-to-date with the latest discussions and topics within your favorite communities, as well as join new ones and start your own discussions. Whether you're looking for support, information, or just want to connect with others who share your interests, there is something for everyone. Download the app today and start exploring the vibrant world of online communities!

Screenshots

Tapatalk4 screens
Community by Website Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Community by Website Toolbox at 5.0 against Tapatalk's 4.4. Community by Website Toolbox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Tapatalk's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tapatalk sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Community by Website Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Community by Website Toolbox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tapatalk has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tapatalk ships an update every 2 weeks, Community by Website Toolbox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tapatalk versus Community by Website Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapatalkCommunity by Website Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings16K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB56 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperEverforo, IncWebsite Toolbox

Customer experience

Tapatalk

All ratings15,546 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews1,911 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative43.6%

Community by Website Toolbox

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

Bugs and requests

Tapatalk

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to access password-protected forums
  • Duplicate/missing post notifications
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
  • Broken 'like' and 'quote' functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to start new threads
  • More customization options
  • Improved notification system
  • Better support for image/media uploads
  • Seamless integration with forum websites

Community by Website Toolbox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Tapatalk

Subscriptions7
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly)1 Month trial$0.491 Month
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly)1 Month trial2 variants$0.991 Month
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly)3 Months trial$0.991 Month
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  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly)6 Months trial$0.991 Month
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Annual)$4.991 Year
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Yearly)$4.991 Year
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Annual)$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • 1-month VIP pass$0.99
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Lifetime)$29.99
None

Community by Website Toolbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tapatalk free?
Tapatalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Community by Website Toolbox free?
Community by Website Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tapatalk or Community by Website Toolbox?
Community by Website Toolbox is rated higher. Tapatalk averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Community by Website Toolbox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tapatalk or Community by Website Toolbox have ads?
Tapatalk shows ads; Community by Website Toolbox does not.
Which is updated more often, Tapatalk or Community by Website Toolbox?
Tapatalk ships an update every 2 weeks, and Community by Website Toolbox every 2 months. Most recently, Tapatalk was updated on October 23, 2026 and Community by Website Toolbox on October 3, 2026.

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