Comparison

NetForge vs TheFileCard

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

Head to head
About

NetForge

This app serves as an offline-first companion for a popular cyberpunk card game. It allows users to browse the complete card pool, build and validate decks, and track in-game resources. Integration with a popular deck database is also supported.

Highlights
  • Complete card database with images
  • Powerful search and filtering
  • Deck building and validation
  • Offline-first functionality
  • NetrunnerDB integration
  • In-game resource tracker
Features
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NetForge is a fast, offline-first companion for Netrunner — the cyberpunk card game by Null Signal Games. Browse the full card pool, build and validate decks, and sync with your NetrunnerDB account, all from your phone. Card Browser • Complete card database with images • Powerful search supporting NRDB-style queries (faction codes, types, costs, subtypes) • Filter by side, faction, type, and card pool (Standard, Startup, Eternal) • Detailed card view with image zoom, printings, and rulings Deck Builder • Build legal decks for Standard, Startup, or Eternal formats • Format and ban list validation with clear error messages • Auto-saved drafts — close the app, come back, your changes are still there • Deck history with version timeline and snapshot comparison Deck Stats • Cost and ICE strength distribution charts • Draw simulator to test opening hands • Markdown deck notes with embedded card links • Influence breakdown by faction NetrunnerDB Integration • Browse public decklists with full filtering • Sign in to import, edit, and publish your own decks • All decks stay on your device — sync is opt-in Offline-First • Fully works without internet after initial card data download • Three image modes: stream, cache as you browse, or pre-download everything In-Game Tools • Resource tracker (clicks, credits, agenda points) for 1- and 2-player matches • Timing structure reference for Corp turn, Runner turn, and Run NetForge is not affiliated with Fantasy Flight Games, Null Signal Games or NetrunnerDB.

About

TheFileCard

Catalog and track your vintage G.I. Joe collection. Identify figures and accessories, manage your collection's condition, and contribute to a community-maintained database. Unlock advanced features with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Community-maintained catalog
  • Accessory identification (G.E.A.R.)
  • Personal collection tracking
  • Contribute catalog edits
  • Camera scan for identification
  • Public/private sharing options
Features
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TheFileCard is a collection tracker and community-maintained catalog for vintage American military-themed action figures, vehicles, and accessories from the 1980s toy line collectors know as G.I. Joe. HOW IT WORKS Search the shared catalog for any figure or vehicle, check off which accessories came with it against a crowdsourced pairing reference (G.E.A.R.), and track your own collection with condition notes, photos, and completeness progress. FEATURES • A community-maintained catalog of figures, vehicles, and accessories • G.E.A.R. — search accessories by color, category, and what they came with • Track your personal collection, with per-item public/private sharing • Contribute catalog edits, photos, and accessory pairings for community review • Camera scan — identify a figure or accessory from a photo • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email TheFileCard is an independent, fan-made reference tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Hasbro, Inc. or any rights holder. Subscription: TheFileCard Pro unlocks camera scan and G.E.A.R. filtering in the app for $9.99/year. (The web G.E.A.R. filter stays free for everyone.) Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and can be managed in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.thefilecard.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.thefilecard.com/terms

Screenshots

NetForge4 screens
TheFileCard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetForge at none against TheFileCard's 1. NetForge also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). TheFileCard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. TheFileCard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. NetForge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NetForge against 5.0 for TheFileCard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetForge ships an update every 5 days, TheFileCard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NetForge versus TheFileCard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetForgeTheFileCard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB7 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFatih InanHayes Digital Labs LLC

Customer experience

NetForge

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TheFileCard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NetForge

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TheFileCard

Subscriptions1
  • TheFileCard Pro (Annual)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is NetForge free?
NetForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TheFileCard free?
TheFileCard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NetForge or TheFileCard?
NetForge and TheFileCard are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do NetForge or TheFileCard have ads?
Neither NetForge nor TheFileCard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetForge or TheFileCard?
NetForge ships an update every 5 days, and TheFileCard every 2 days. Most recently, NetForge was updated on October 7, 2026 and TheFileCard on October 1, 2026.

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