Comparison

Tandem by BlindShell vs Bored

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

Head to head
About

Tandem by BlindShell

Connect with loved ones through text, voice, and video calls. Offers remote control functionality for assistance with a specific phone model, ensuring easy communication and support.

Highlights
  • Text messaging
  • Voice messages
  • Free calls
  • Video calls
  • Remote phone control
Features
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Chat & Voice Messages Send text or voice messages effortlessly to stay in touch with your loved ones, no matter where you are. Calls & Video Calls Make free calls or video calls for support or simply to chat with friends and family. Remote Control Provide real-time help by remotely controlling your loved one’s BlindShell phone (with their permission), making it easy to assist with apps or settings.

About

Bored

Discover and host in-person games to combat boredom and connect with others. Explore a variety of activities from board games to outdoor fun, and easily find or create social gatherings in your local area. Turn strangers into friends through shared gaming experiences.

Highlights
  • Host in-person games
  • Join nearby games
  • Discover game library
  • Connect with new people
  • Socialize over games
  • Combat boredom
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Feeling bored and looking for something exciting to do? Meet Bored, the app that transforms dull weekends into vibrant social experiences! Dive into a vast library of in-person games, from classics to creative favorites. Whether you’re into board games, outdoor activities, or party classics, there’s something for everyone. Here’s how it works: • Host a Game: Choose a game from the library and set it up as a host. • Join Games Nearby: Discover others hosting games in your area and request to join. • Connect & Play: Spend quality time with friends, bond with neighbors, and meet new people who share your gaming interests. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your social circle or expand it with new faces, Bored makes it easy to turn strangers into friends over a shared love for games. The perfect solution to kill boredom and create unforgettable memories! Download Bored now and start hosting or joining games today. Say goodbye to boring weekends!

Screenshots

Tandem by BlindShell3 screens
Bored4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bored at every 8 days against Tandem by BlindShell's every 2 months. Tandem by BlindShell's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tandem by BlindShell ships an update every 2 months, Bored every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tandem by BlindShell versus Bored: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTandem by BlindShellBored
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB65 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMatapo a.s.Flexxxlab

Customer experience

Tandem by BlindShell

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bored

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tandem by BlindShell

No in-app purchases

None

Bored

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tandem by BlindShell free?
Tandem by BlindShell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bored free?
Bored is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tandem by BlindShell or Bored have ads?
Neither Tandem by BlindShell nor Bored shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tandem by BlindShell or Bored?
Tandem by BlindShell ships an update every 2 months, and Bored every 8 days. Most recently, Tandem by BlindShell was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bored on October 30, 2026.

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