# Overboard vs Archive Sifter

The clearest difference is rating: Archive Sifter at 5.0 against Overboard's 4.4. Archive Sifter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Overboard's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 5) and device support (6 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overboard sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Archive Sifter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Archive Sifter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Overboard has 42 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Overboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Archive Sifter's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Overboard | Archive Sifter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overboard-community-browser/id6756696356/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archive-sifter/id6776786880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 132 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rekishi, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593486433) | [WILLIAM DANN HARVIE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776786882) |

## What reviewers say

### Overboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overboard-community-browser/id6756696356)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Overboard Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Overboard Premium+ Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Themes | $4.99 | one-time |
| True Black | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lunch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Archive Search | $8.99 | one-time |
| Search Filters | $8.99 | one-time |
| Dinner | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Premium+ Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Archive Sifter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archive-sifter/id6776786880)

Explore digitized films and images from the National Archives with a fast, modern interface. Browse archival media directly with smooth scrolling and streamlined search tools, designed for mobile devices. Discover historical content efficiently for research, education, or curiosity.

**Highlights:** Fast search of archival films and images, Continuous image scrolling, Keyword, ID, and date search, Direct viewing of digitized films, Download video files, Bookmark and save records, View record details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overboard free?

Overboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Archive Sifter free?

Archive Sifter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Overboard or Archive Sifter?

Archive Sifter is rated higher. Overboard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Archive Sifter averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Overboard or Archive Sifter have ads?

Neither Overboard nor Archive Sifter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Overboard or Archive Sifter?

Overboard ships an update every 2 days, and Archive Sifter daily. Most recently, Overboard was updated on October 28, 2026 and Archive Sifter on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*