Comparison

GreyPile vs Rapid Ingress

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

Head to head
About

GreyPile

Features
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The pile grows. The pile always grows. GreyPile is the companion app for tabletop miniature painters who have more grey plastic than painted models — and finally want to do something about it. TRACK YOUR PILE • Log every miniature in your collection, army by army • Follow each model through the full hobby pipeline: Packed → Built → Primed → In Progress → Painted • Track multi-model units model by model — give each model in a unit its own painting stage and watch the unit's weighted progress bar fill in • Built-in catalog with 2,300+ units for the most popular sci-fi and fantasy wargames — or add fully custom units for any game system • Notes, unit types and point costs for every entry STAY MOTIVATED • Grimdark-flavoured reminders that guilt-trip you back to the painting desk (frequency and time of day are up to you) • Painting streak tracking — don't break the chain • Campaign Metrics: total force size, painted percentage, points completed and your current pile level BUILT FOR HOBBYISTS • No account required — jump straight in, your data lives on your device • Optional sign-in (Apple, Google or email) for cloud backup and sync across devices • Works offline — changes sync automatically when you're back online • Export all your data as JSON, any time • Dark, terminal-inspired interface that feels right at home next to your hobby desk GO PRO — ONE TIME, NO SUBSCRIPTION The free version includes one full army. GreyPile Pro unlocks unlimited armies with a single lifetime purchase. No subscriptions, no recurring fees. Your backlog isn't going to paint itself. But now it can at least be organised. — GreyPile is an independent fan project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Games Workshop Limited. Warhammer 40,000™ and Age of Sigmar™ are trademarks of Games Workshop Limited. All unit names are used solely for identification purposes.

About

Rapid Ingress

Plan deployments, measure distances, and check line of sight for tabletop wargames on a digital battlefield. Rehearse setups on accurate terrain layouts and import army lists from other tools. Enhance your pre-game strategy for competitive play.

Highlights
  • Plan unit deployments and formations
  • Accurate distance and line-of-sight measurement
  • Digital 60x44" battlefield
  • Includes 11th Edition 40k terrain layouts
  • Save, share, and import army lists
  • Table setup reference
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Plan smarter. Deploy better. Win more. Rapid Ingress is the tabletop wargaming planning tool for players who want to improve - from local league nights to Grand Tournament prep. Rehearse deployments, settle line-of-sight questions in seconds, and squeeze every inch out of your setup, all on an accurate 60×44" digital battlefield. Use of the Rapid Ingress mobile app requires a subscription ($6/month or $60/year). The web app offers free basic features without one. PLAN DEPLOYMENTS Place unit bases, group units into formations, and test deployment setups for any matchup before game day. MEASURE WITH CERTAINTY Base-to-base and point-to-point distances, threat radii, and true line of sight - know the answer instead of eyeballing it. EVERY 11TH EDITION 40K LAYOUT All current tournament terrain layouts built in. Rehearse the exact tables you'll play on before the event. SAVE, SHARE, IMPORT Save your boards and share them with your group. Import armies from your favorite list-building tools, including the GW app and New Recruit. TABLE SETUP REFERENCE Set up terrain correctly every time with the built-in layout reference. Whether you're chasing your first local win or maximizing a GT run, Rapid Ingress turns pre-game planning into a competitive edge. Rapid Ingress mobile is included with your subscription - sign in with your account to get started. Unofficial fan-made tool. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Games Workshop. Warhammer 40,000 is a trademark of Games Workshop Limited. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rapidingress.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

GreyPile4 screens
Rapid Ingress4 screens

Verdict

The call

GreyPile and Rapid Ingress are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. GreyPile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rapid Ingress sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GreyPile ships an update every 9 days, Rapid Ingress every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GreyPile versus Rapid Ingress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreyPileRapid Ingress
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB14 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAndrea CaseriniRapid Ingress

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GreyPile

One-time1
  • GreyPile Pro$5.99
2 purchases

Rapid Ingress

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Annual$60.001 Year

Questions

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

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