# Board Game Bible vs Tabletop Gaming

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Board Game Bible at none against Tabletop Gaming's 10. Board Game Bible also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 54%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 29). Tabletop Gaming's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabletop Gaming sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months. Board Game Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Board Game Bible against 4.6 for Tabletop Gaming. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Board Game Bible has 1.2K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Board Game Bible's written reviews are positive against 54% of Tabletop Gaming's.

Board Game Bible ships an update every 2 months, Tabletop Gaming every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Board Game Bible | Tabletop Gaming |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-game-bible/id988802369/reviews)** | [4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-gaming/id1002413481/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Costa](https://appshunter.io/developer/688311950) | [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010) |

## What reviewers say

### Board Game Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-game-bible/id988802369)

Access comprehensive board game data from across the web. Discover new titles, watch gameplay videos, and explore popular lists. Sync your collection and log plays directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Board game information search, Browse by category, Watch gameplay videos, View Top Lists, Sync BGG collection, Log plays to BGG, Gaming news and podcasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and easy to use
- 📚 Great resource for board game information
- 🔗 Seamless integration with BoardGameGeek
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy features (e.g. play logging, wishlist)
- 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
- 🔄 Inconsistent data sync with BoardGameGeek
- 🔒 Limited password character support

**Reported bugs**

- Plays not syncing correctly with BoardGameGeek
- Inconsistent behavior when filtering game collections
- Crashes and errors when opening certain game pages

**Requested features**

- Add ability to rate/review games within the app
- Implement detailed player count recommendations
- Allow editing/deleting of logged plays
- Improve forum and external content integration


### Tabletop Gaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-gaming/id1002413481)

This app delivers a monthly digital magazine focused on board games, card games, RPGs, and wargames. It features news, reviews, interviews, and guides, with exclusive digital content and a mobile-optimized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Monthly magazine content, News and reviews, Interviews with designers, Miniatures painting guide, Mobile-optimized reading, Night reading mode, Adjustable text size

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tabletop Gaming Auto Renewable Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Tabletop Gaming Auto Renewable Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Issue One (id:799153) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Two (id:799150) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Three (id:799151) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Four (id:799152) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Five (id:799677) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Six (id:799681) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Seven – D... (id:799685) | $6.99 | one-time |
| June 2018 (#19) (id:801344) | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Board Game Bible free?

Board Game Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tabletop Gaming free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Board Game Bible or Tabletop Gaming?

Board Game Bible is rated higher. Board Game Bible averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Tabletop Gaming averages 4.6 from 29 ratings.

### Do Board Game Bible or Tabletop Gaming have ads?

Neither Board Game Bible nor Tabletop Gaming shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Board Game Bible or Tabletop Gaming?

Board Game Bible ships an update every 2 months, and Tabletop Gaming every 5 months. Most recently, Board Game Bible was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tabletop Gaming on November 6, 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.*