Comparison

Card Buddy vs Send Dora

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

Head to head
About

Card Buddy

This app provides a digital corkboard for organizing ideas with index cards. Effortlessly arrange cards, add images, and utilize different text styles to outline stories, plot novels, or manage research. Its intuitive interface makes idea management feel natural and flexible.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop index cards on a free-form canvas
  • Two-sided cards with front summary and back details
  • Add images to cards for storyboards
  • Multiple text styles including Markdown
  • Kanban layout for column organization
  • Syncs across Mac and iPhone
Features
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Card Buddy turns your screen into an infinite corkboard for index cards. Drag cards anywhere on the canvas and watch neighboring cards glide out of the way — outlining your story should feel as natural as moving notecards on a desk. Perfect for screenwriters, novelists, and anyone who thinks in cards. Lay out your beat sheet, rearrange plot points, and build your story one card at a time. Features: - Drag-and-drop index cards on a free-form canvas, with neighbors that move out of the way automatically - Two-sided cards — type a summary on the front, details on the back - Add images to any card for storyboards and moodboards - Three text styles: Plain, Auto-style (instant headers and subtitles), and Markdown - Kanban layout to organize cards into columns - Built for Mac and iPhone — your boards go where you do Whether you're breaking a screenplay, plotting a novel, or organizing research, Card Buddy keeps your ideas movable. Terms of use: https://www.ussherpress.com/cardbuddy/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.ussherpress.com/cardbuddy/privacy/

About

Send Dora

Features
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Send Dora is a simple and efficient file management and file sharing app designed for iOS users. It helps you organize your files, keep track of your sharing history, and easily transfer files between iOS and Android devices. With a clean interface and smooth performance, Send Dora focuses on making everyday file tasks faster and more convenient. Whether you are managing documents or sharing files across platforms, Send Dora provides a reliable and user-friendly experience. Key Features: - File Manager - Browse, organize, and manage files directly on your device - Quickly locate files with a clear and structured layout - Cross-Platform File Sharing - Share files seamlessly between iOS and Android devices - Simple and intuitive sharing flow - Send & Receive History - Automatically cache your file sharing history - Easily review previously sent and received files Why Choose Send Dora: - Easy to use and lightweight - Optimized for iOS performance - Designed for smooth cross-platform file sharing - Helps you stay organized with file history tracking Send Dora is built to make file management and sharing straightforward and efficient for everyday use. Please make sure to carefully read the following documents before using the app: - Terms of Use: https://sendora.top/app/terms-of-uses/sendora/ - Privacy Policy: https://sendora.top/app/privacy-policy/sendora/

Screenshots

Card Buddy4 screens
Send Dora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Send Dora at none against Card Buddy's 1. Card Buddy's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Card Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Send Dora asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Card Buddy versus Send Dora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard BuddySend Dora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen UssherTran Vu

Bugs and requests

Card Buddy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Trial mode does not allow saving
  • Images not displaying adequately
  • Double-tap zoom out feature interrupts text selection

Requested features

19 requests
  • Tagging individual cards
  • Apple Pencil support
  • More keyboard shortcuts
  • Support for multiple canvases within a single document
  • More customized options for text formatting, fonts, and colors
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  • Auto update to cloud option
  • Form of auto version number on save
  • Dropping small video clips
  • Templates
  • Fit to window view
  • Grab function for moving the board
  • Linking notes
  • Basic formatting (Bold, Italics, underline, highlight, color)
  • Share outline with others for editing
  • iPhone version
  • Duplicating boards
  • Duplicating cards
  • Disabling double-tap zoom out feature or making it customizable
  • Adding back previous document type options (Storyboard, Kanban, etc.)

Send Dora

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Card Buddy

One-time1
  • Non-expiring License$19.99
None

Send Dora

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Card Buddy free?
Card Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Send Dora free?
Send Dora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Card Buddy or Send Dora have ads?
Neither Card Buddy nor Send Dora shows ads.

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