Comparison

Overboard vs Syllbi

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

Head to head
About

Overboard

This app offers a premium, native browsing experience for discussion communities and forums. It features an immersive grid layout, a rich media gallery, and powerful tools like thread watching and smart search for efficient navigation and content management.

Highlights
  • Waterfall Grid layout
  • Rich media gallery
  • Thread Watcher
  • Automatic history tracking
  • Smart search
  • Biometric Lock support
  • System Light/Dark mode support
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

Syllbi

Features
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Don't just consume. Follow a syllabus. Syllbi turns books, film, music, games, and comics into structured guides, so you always know what to experience next and why. No more random lists or algorithmic guesswork: real syllabi built by people who know the subject, with an actual order to follow. Follow a guide, or build your own Start with a curated syllabus like "Start With The Greeks" or "How to Get Into Jazz," and work through it node by node. Prefer to chart your own course? Add the works you want, connect them in order, and share the path with anyone else who wants to follow it. Already have a list? Paste it in and Syllbi builds the whole guide for you. Choose your path Guides branch. Want it smoother, rawer, or more experimental? Pick your fork, so the next step always matches the direction you actually want to go. Every medium, one shelf Books, film, albums, games, and comics live side by side. Follow a thread wherever it leads, without switching apps to track what you're reading, watching, or playing. Get them in order Queue up what's next, reorder anytime, and pick up exactly where you left off. Log your thoughts as you go Mark a work done, jot a quick note, and watch your progress fill in as you move through a guide. Every work links out to where you can actually find it. See the shape of what you've read Streaks, mediums, completions: a full picture of your year across everything you've explored, all in one screen. Whether you're finally tackling the classics, getting into jazz, or just tired of not knowing what to watch next, Syllbi gives you a real path instead of another pile of recommendations.

Screenshots

Overboard4 screens
Syllbi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Syllbi at none against Overboard's 10. Overboard's advantage is device support (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Syllbi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Overboard ships an update every 2 days, Syllbi daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Overboard versus Syllbi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverboardSyllbi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB44 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRekishi, LLCZekai Unal

In-app purchases

10 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-time6
  • Themes$4.99
  • True Black$4.99
  • Archive Search$8.99
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  • Search Filters$8.99
  • Dinner$9.99
  • Premium+ Lifetime$99.99
None

Syllbi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Overboard free?
Overboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syllbi free?
Syllbi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Overboard or Syllbi have ads?
Neither Overboard nor Syllbi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Overboard or Syllbi?
Overboard ships an update every 2 days, and Syllbi daily. Most recently, Overboard was updated on November 9, 2026 and Syllbi on November 6, 2026.

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