Comparison

BoardFiller vs Namewise

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

Head to head
About

BoardFiller

A compact puzzle game that tests your strategic thinking and precision. Transform your initial board into a target pattern by carefully planning each click. It offers a satisfying mental workout perfect for quick gaming sessions.

Highlights
  • Strategic board transformation
  • Precise click-based gameplay
  • Pattern matching challenges
  • Satisfying mental workout
  • Quick gaming sessions
Features
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BoardFiller is a compact puzzle game that challenges your strategic thinking and precision. Your core goal is straightforward: transform your initial board into the specified target pattern by calculating and planning each click meticulously . Every tap matters—you’ll need to anticipate the impact of each step to avoid missteps and match the desired layout efficiently . Easy to grasp for new players yet layered with subtle challenges for seasoned puzzlers, it offers a satisfying mental workout that’s perfect for quick gaming sessions .

About

Namewise

Features
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Namewise is a thoughtful memory practice game for learning names and recognizing visual details. Study a face pack, test yourself in focused rounds, and build a stronger recall habit over time. Use the built-in coach, streaks, trends, and reports to make practice feel structured without turning it into a judgment. Highlights: Study and recall faces across several practice modes. Use typed recall and focused test rounds. Create custom face packs from photos selected on your device. Keep separate local profiles for a household. Track sessions, streaks, achievements, and your own recall trends. Hear names spoken aloud with Apple's speech synthesizer. Export a progress report or share card using Apple's share sheet. Keep custom images and gameplay history on your device. Optional Game Center leaderboard for your longest streak, plus in-app achievement badges. Optional Namewise Pro upgrades through Apple. Namewise is not facial recognition, identity verification, or a medical, psychological, or cognitive diagnosis. Your results are practice feedback and can vary from day to day. No account is required. Custom photos are not uploaded by the current version, and the app does not use advertising or third-party analytics SDKs. PRIVACY POLICY URL https://github.com/CankatSarac/Project-s-Privacy-Policies-and-ToC/blob/main/face-recall/PRIVACY_POLICY.md

Screenshots

BoardFiller4 screens
Namewise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BoardFiller at none against Namewise's 2. BoardFiller also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Namewise's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Namewise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BoardFiller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoardFiller ships an update monthly, Namewise every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BoardFiller versus Namewise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoardFillerNamewise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer楠 何Cankat Sarac

In-app purchases

None

BoardFiller

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Namewise

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is BoardFiller free?
BoardFiller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Namewise free?
Namewise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BoardFiller or Namewise have ads?
BoardFiller shows ads; Namewise does not.
Which is updated more often, BoardFiller or Namewise?
BoardFiller ships an update monthly, and Namewise every 2 months. Most recently, BoardFiller was updated on October 30, 2026 and Namewise on November 10, 2026.

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