Comparison

Subswipe vs Overboard

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

Head to head
About

Subswipe

Features
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SubSwipe turns Reddit into a swipeable, full-screen feed—so discovering great posts feels effortless. Swipe-first feed - Infinite scrolling, one post at a time - Smooth, fast, and made for discovery Start with what you love - Import the subreddits you’re already subscribed to - Add or remove communities anytime Explore & discover - Search for subreddits and jump straight into the feed - Find new communities in seconds Filters that actually help - Filter by content type (Videos / Images / GIFs / Text / Links) - Sort the feed the way you like Save in one tap - Save posts instantly - Come back to favorites anytime Content controls - Optional NSFW visibility settings so you can browse your way Notes - SubSwipe is a third-party app and is not affiliated with Reddit. - Content is provided by Reddit and its communities.

About

Overboard

A native iOS browser designed for discussion communities, offering an immersive experience with a visual grid layout, rich media viewing, and powerful tools for tracking threads and organizing boards. Prioritizes privacy with biometric lock support and customizable display options.

Highlights
  • Visual grid layout for threads and images
  • High-resolution media gallery with WebM support
  • Thread Watcher for bookmarking discussions
  • Automatic browsing history
  • Smart search and board management
  • Biometric lock for privacy
Features
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Overboard is the definitive reader for discussion communities/forums enthusiasts, designed to provide a premium, native browsing experience on iOS. Whether you are following live discussions, collecting artwork, or keeping up with internet culture, Overboard transforms the classic text-board experience into a modern, intuitive interface. Built strictly for performance and privacy, Overboard offers a powerful suite of tools for power users and casual browsers alike. IMMERSIVE BROWSING Navigate boards using our optimized Waterfall Grid layout, which intelligently displays images and threads in a clean, masonry-style feed. Say goodbye to clunky web interfaces and enjoy smooth, native scrolling. RICH MEDIA GALLERY View high-resolution images and play WebMs with full audio support. The integrated media viewer allows you to swipe through thread assets effortlessly, save content to your library, and zoom in on details without leaving the discussion. POWERFUL TOOLS Thread Watcher: Bookmark active discussions to stay updated on the latest replies. History: Automatically keep track of threads you have visited so you never lose a conversation. Smart Search: Filter catalogs instantly to find the specific topics you are interested in. Board Management: Organize your favorite boards for quick access. PRIVACY & SECURITY Your browsing habits should remain private. Overboard includes built-in Biometric Lock support, allowing you to secure the app with FaceID or TouchID. CUSTOMIZATION Designed to feel right at home on your device, the app fully supports system Light and Dark modes, along with adjustable text settings to ensure a comfortable reading experience in any environment. Privacy Policy: https://overboard-app.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://overboard-app.web.app/terms

Screenshots

Subswipe4 screens
Overboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Overboard at 4.4 against Subswipe's 1.0. Overboard also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 1) and device support (6 vs 2). Subswipe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). 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. Overboard sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Subswipe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Overboard holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Overboard has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Subswipe versus Overboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubswipeOverboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings142 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB131 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOmer TzurRekishi, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Subswipe

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Overboard

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium+1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Overboard Premium Annual$39.991 Year
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  • Overboard Premium+ Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time9
  • Coffee$1.99
  • Themes$4.99
  • True Black$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Lunch$4.99
  • Archive Search$8.99
  • Search Filters$8.99
  • Dinner$9.99
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99
  • Premium+ Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Subswipe free?
Subswipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Overboard free?
Overboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subswipe or Overboard?
Overboard is rated higher. Subswipe averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Overboard averages 4.4 from 42 ratings.
Do Subswipe or Overboard have ads?
Neither Subswipe nor Overboard shows ads.

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