# iCollect Everything vs BGG BoardGames Information

The clearest difference is ads: iCollect Everything at none against BGG BoardGames Information's shown. iCollect Everything also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). BGG BoardGames Information's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iCollect Everything sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $79.99 per year and BGG BoardGames Information sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iCollect Everything holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCollect Everything has 14K ratings behind it against 645, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of iCollect Everything's written reviews are positive against 38% of BGG BoardGames Information's.

iCollect Everything ships an update every 2 days, BGG BoardGames Information every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCollect Everything | BGG BoardGames Information |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icollect-everything-inventory/id559036969/reviews)** | [4.2 (645 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bgg-boardgames-information/id1128746533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 645 |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 38.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iCollect Everything, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505869775) | [Emilio Exposito Cordobes](https://appshunter.io/developer/985769110) |

## What reviewers say

### iCollect Everything

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icollect-everything-inventory/id559036969)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Manage and track any type of collection or inventory, from movies and books to custom items. Features include barcode scanning, AI identification, estimated values, and cloud backup. Organize your possessions for home, business, or school.

**Highlights:** Catalog any collection type, Barcode and AI scanning, Automatic estimated values, Cloud backup and sync, Customizable fields and layouts, Share collections

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro User - Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Add Unlimited Movies | $49.99 | one-time |
| Add Unlimited Books | $49.99 | one-time |
| Add Unlimited Puzzles | $49.99 | one-time |
| Add Unlimited Comic Books | $49.99 | one-time |
| Add Unlimited Video Games | $49.99 | one-time |
| Add Unlimited Custom Items | $49.99 | one-time |
| LIFETIME Unlimited All Items | $59.99 | one-time |
| LIFETIME Unlimited All Items | $79.99 | one-time |
| LIFETIME Unlimited All Items | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📚 Useful for cataloging collections
- 👍 Customizable collections
- 💾 Cloud backup and sync
- 🔍 Barcode scanning for quick entry

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Data loss issues
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔍 Incomplete database
- 🤔 Confusing pricing structure

**Reported bugs**

- Duplicate/incorrect item data
- Images disappearing or changing unexpectedly
- Login/account issues
- Crashes and data loss
- Slow performance and sync problems

**Requested features**

- Bulk editing and management tools
- Improved search and sorting options
- Offline mode for barcode scanning
- Ability to rearrange/reorder images
- Automatic data backups and restore


### BGG BoardGames Information

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bgg-boardgames-information/id1128746533)

Access comprehensive board game information, including trending titles, user ratings, and news. Sync your collection and track plays by logging into your BoardGameGeek account. Discover new games and manage your collection on the go.

**Highlights:** Trending and Top 100 Games, Game Search, BoardGameGeek News & Forums, User Ratings & Expansions, Collection Management, Play Logging, Friend Collection View

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best BGG format
- 👍 Satisfying and intuitive tile layout
- ✨ Great access to BGG data
- 👍 Useful for managing games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes randomly
- 💤 Server connection issues
- 🙈 Ads too frequent and intrusive
- 🤕 Poor interface and UX
- 🐞 Buggy and unstable

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to sync with BGG
- Crashes when adding/editing game plays
- Keyboard issues when entering comments
- Images not loading properly
- Expansions not showing in collection

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to browse more than top 100 games
- Geekmail access
- Personal profile and stats display
- Filter by 'best with' player count


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCollect Everything free?

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

### Is BGG BoardGames Information free?

BGG BoardGames Information is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iCollect Everything or BGG BoardGames Information?

iCollect Everything is rated higher. iCollect Everything averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while BGG BoardGames Information averages 4.2 from 645 ratings.

### Do iCollect Everything or BGG BoardGames Information have ads?

BGG BoardGames Information shows ads; iCollect Everything does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCollect Everything or BGG BoardGames Information?

iCollect Everything ships an update every 2 days, and BGG BoardGames Information every 2 months. Most recently, iCollect Everything was updated on November 11, 2026 and BGG BoardGames Information on November 2, 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.*