Skycrane vs Simple Board Game Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skycrane
This app assists players of GMT Games' Red Dust Rebellion by automating non-player actions and guiding player turns. It manages game mechanics like card play and scoring, significantly reducing playtime and making the game more accessible for solo or group play.
- Automates non-player actions
- Assists player turns with valid options
- Supports any player/non-player combination
- Manages card play, turn sequences, and scoring
- Reduces game playing time
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A player helper app for GMT Games' Red Dust Rebellion. Features • Automates running of the non-player sides • A player turn assistant - by only showing valid play options, the player can plan their move more easily • Handles any combination of players and non-players. Whether you're soloing one faction, playing four-handed solo or needing to supplement your gaming group of three, Skycrane has you covered. • Manages card play, turn sequences and scoring. • Dramatically reduced playing time means the game will hit the table more often.
Simple Board Game Timer
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Simple Board Game Multiplayer Timer Have you ever felt frustrated when someone drags out their turn in a board game? The Simple Board Game Timer is an app that fairly manages each player’s turn time. Key Features * Game Timer: Set a time limit for each player * Visual Alerts: Intuitive warnings with circular timer and color changes * Light/Dark Mode Support * Clean and Simple Design Enjoy fair and fun gameplay, starting now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Skycrane at none against Simple Board Game Timer's shown. Skycrane also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Simple Board Game Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Skycrane ships an update weekly, Simple Board Game Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skycrane | Simple Board Game Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prabha Pillay | giseong kim |
In-app purchases
Skycrane
No in-app purchases
Simple Board Game Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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