# NetForge vs TheFileCard

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.

Both are free to download. TheFileCard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. NetForge asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetForge | TheFileCard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netforge/id6766531013/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thefilecard/id6799173856/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fatih Inan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896299902) | [Hayes Digital Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797340190) |

## What reviewers say

### NetForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netforge/id6766531013)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TheFileCard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thefilecard/id6799173856)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TheFileCard Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |


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