Comparison

Anime boxes vs Overboard

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

Head to head
About

Anime boxes

Browse and discover thousands of anime-related images with this comprehensive client. Features include tag searching, local favorites, offline viewing, and customizable display options. Save images, manage your collection, and enjoy a personalized browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Tag searching with autocomplete
  • Local favorites and offline viewing
  • Configurable server and home screen
  • Slideshow mode
  • Save images to Photos or Files
  • Support for animated GIFs and Pools
Features
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Anime boxes is a fully featured Gelbooru and Danbooru client that allows you to browse among thousands of anime related pictures. Features: -Search using tags -Tag autocomplete -Share option -Local favorites, search and view them offline -Configurable server list -Configurable home screen. Pin any search to the Home Screen and organize them with folders -Configurable blacklist rules -Search history log -Passcode lock -Slideshow mode -Save to Photos or Files App -Backup/Restore local data to a file -Support for Pools -Support for animated gifs -Configurable gestures and Themes You can contact us by email to support@bisimplex.com.

About

Overboard

This app offers a premium, native browsing experience for discussion communities and forums. It features an immersive grid layout, a rich media gallery, and powerful tools like thread watching and smart search for efficient navigation and content management.

Highlights
  • Waterfall Grid layout
  • Rich media gallery
  • Thread Watcher
  • Automatic history tracking
  • Smart search
  • Biometric Lock support
  • System Light/Dark mode support
Features
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Overboard is the definitive reader for discussion communities/forums enthusiasts, designed to provide a premium, native browsing experience on iOS. Whether you are following live discussions, collecting artwork, or keeping up with internet culture, Overboard transforms the classic text-board experience into a modern, intuitive interface. Built strictly for performance and privacy, Overboard offers a powerful suite of tools for power users and casual browsers alike. IMMERSIVE BROWSING Navigate boards using our optimized Waterfall Grid layout, which intelligently displays images and threads in a clean, masonry-style feed. Say goodbye to clunky web interfaces and enjoy smooth, native scrolling. RICH MEDIA GALLERY View high-resolution images and play WebMs with full audio support. The integrated media viewer allows you to swipe through thread assets effortlessly, save content to your library, and zoom in on details without leaving the discussion. POWERFUL TOOLS Thread Watcher: Bookmark active discussions to stay updated on the latest replies. History: Automatically keep track of threads you have visited so you never lose a conversation. Smart Search: Filter catalogs instantly to find the specific topics you are interested in. Board Management: Organize your favorite boards for quick access. PRIVACY & SECURITY Your browsing habits should remain private. Overboard includes built-in Biometric Lock support, allowing you to secure the app with FaceID or TouchID. CUSTOMIZATION Designed to feel right at home on your device, the app fully supports system Light and Dark modes, along with adjustable text settings to ensure a comfortable reading experience in any environment. Privacy Policy: https://overboard-app.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://overboard-app.web.app/terms

Screenshots

Anime boxes3 screens
Overboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Overboard at every 2 days against Anime boxes's every 4 months. Overboard also leads on device support (6 vs 2). Anime boxes's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (335 vs 45). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Anime boxes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Overboard sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anime boxes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anime boxes has 335 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Anime boxes's written reviews are positive against 70% of Overboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anime boxes ships an update every 4 months, Overboard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Anime boxes versus Overboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnime boxesOverboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (335 ratings) — better4.4 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings335 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB132 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBisimplex TechnologiesRekishi, LLC

Customer experience

Anime boxes

All ratings321 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral12.3%
Negative20.0%

Overboard

All ratings44 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

Anime boxes

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login errors
  • Images failing to load
  • Webm playback issues
  • Disappearing 'save' buttons

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more image boards
  • Sync favorites across devices
  • Customizable categories for favorites
  • Sort by date/score for 'Hot Now' feature
  • Option to disable content filters

Overboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Anime boxes

One-time4
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Anime boxes Pro$1.99
  • Cupcake$2.99
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  • Cake$4.99
10 purchases

Overboard

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium+1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Overboard Premium Annual$39.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Overboard Premium+ Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time6
  • Themes$4.99
  • True Black$4.99
  • Archive Search$8.99
Show 3 more
  • Search Filters$8.99
  • Dinner$9.99
  • Premium+ Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Anime boxes free?
Anime boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Overboard free?
Overboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Anime boxes or Overboard?
Anime boxes is rated higher. Anime boxes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 335 ratings, while Overboard averages 4.4 from 45 ratings.
Do Anime boxes or Overboard have ads?
Neither Anime boxes nor Overboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anime boxes or Overboard?
Anime boxes ships an update every 4 months, and Overboard every 2 days. Most recently, Anime boxes was updated on November 5, 2026 and Overboard on November 9, 2026.

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