Comparison

Game Resource Tracker 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

Game Resource Tracker

Features
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Game Resource Tracker helps you keep track of resources, so you don't have to keep track of multiple totals in your head at once.

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

Game Resource Tracker1 screens
Board Game Guru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Game Resource Tracker at none against Board Game Guru's 3. Game Resource Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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

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. Game Resource Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Game Resource Tracker versus Board Game Guru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Resource TrackerBoard Game Guru
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB57 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperDan JohnsonBruno Oliveira

In-app purchases

None

Game Resource Tracker

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 Game Resource Tracker free?
Game Resource Tracker 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.
Do Game Resource Tracker or Board Game Guru have ads?
Neither Game Resource Tracker nor Board Game Guru shows ads.

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