Comparison

Skycrane vs Board Game Guru

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Board Game Guru

This app helps board game enthusiasts deepen their understanding of their collection. It provides strategies, tactics, and community-driven content to enhance gameplay and discover new possibilities within existing games.

Highlights
  • In-depth game strategies and tactics
  • BoardGameGeek collection import
  • Community-driven game requests
  • Player-focused interface with rankings
  • Randomized 'who goes first' options
  • Game comparison and sharing tools
Features
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Board Game Guru is built for people who want to get more out of the games they already own. Instead of letting great games sit on the shelf, Guru helps you go deeper — bringing together strategies, insights, and tools to improve your play and rediscover your collection. Key features: • Structured insights: clear, organized strategies that go beyond the rulebook • Play strategically: understand what matters in each game and make better decisions • BoardGameGeek integration: import your collection and find your games instantly • Advanced search: find games by name, designer, publisher, duration, weight, and more • Community-driven: request strategies, suggest changes, and help shape what gets covered next • Designed for players: clean interface with search, favorites, and curated lists • Stay updated: get notified when new insights are available for your games • First player tools: quick, fun ways to decide who goes first • Versus: compare, rank, and share your favorite games Why use Board Game Guru? Because great games have more to offer. Guru turns your collection into an endless source of new experiences! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Skycrane4 screens
Board Game Guru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skycrane at 5.0 against Board Game Guru's 3.2. Skycrane also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Board Game Guru sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Skycrane asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skycrane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Skycrane's written reviews are positive against 71% of Board Game Guru's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skycrane ships an update weekly, Board Game Guru every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Skycrane versus Board Game Guru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkycraneBoard Game Guru
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better3.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB57 MB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperPrabha PillayBruno Oliveira

Customer experience

Skycrane

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Board Game Guru

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Skycrane

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Board Game Guru

Subscriptions2
  • BGGuru Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • BGGuru Premium Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • BGGuru Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Skycrane free?
Skycrane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Board Game Guru free?
Board Game Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skycrane or Board Game Guru?
Skycrane is rated higher. Skycrane averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Board Game Guru averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Skycrane or Board Game Guru have ads?
Neither Skycrane nor Board Game Guru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skycrane or Board Game Guru?
Skycrane ships an update weekly, and Board Game Guru every 10 days. Most recently, Skycrane was updated on October 30, 2026 and Board Game Guru on October 30, 2026.

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