Comparison

Overboard vs Giftor

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

Head to head
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

About

Giftor

Features
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With Giftor, your photo library becomes a creative playground. Select your favorite short videos or photos and instantly transform them into eye-catching GIFs. Whether it’s a funny moment with friends, a travel highlight, or a creative project, Giftor helps you bring it to life in seconds.

Screenshots

Overboard4 screens
Giftor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Overboard at every 2 days against Giftor's every 9 days. Overboard also leads on device support (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Giftor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Overboard ships an update every 2 days, Giftor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Overboard versus Giftor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverboardGiftor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRekishi, LLCKuldeep Bora

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
1 purchases

Giftor

One-time1
  • Giftor Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Overboard free?
Overboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Giftor free?
Giftor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Overboard or Giftor have ads?
Neither Overboard nor Giftor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Overboard or Giftor?
Overboard ships an update every 2 days, and Giftor every 9 days. Most recently, Overboard was updated on October 28, 2026 and Giftor on October 24, 2026.

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