Board Game Scanner: BGG Sync
Jacob Dale-Rourke Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Board Game Scanner: BGG Sync is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Jacob Dale-Rourke. Requires iOS 18.6. Updated August 26, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 5 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Aug 26
- 2026 · v1.3.1
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About Board Game Scanner: BGG Sync
Stop typing your board game collection one by one. Just scan your shelf. Board Game Scanner uses AI-powered OCR to instantly recognize games from your shelf photos. Every detected title is validated against BoardGameGeek before saving — no hallucinated games, no manual cleanup. Sync with BGG, organize your collection, and plan epic game nights with friends. Perfect for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone tired of manually cataloging their tabletop games. INSTANT SHELF SCANNING • Point your camera at your game shelf • AI recognizes games automatically and validates each against BGG • Confidence badges show verified (green) vs. unverified (yellow) titles • No typing required - saves hours of manual entry • Works with any shelf layout or lighting BOARDGAMEGEEK INTEGRATION • One-tap BGG sync for complete game data • Ratings, player counts, playtime, and more • Keep your BGG collection updated automatically • Access 100,000+ game database SMART COLLECTION MANAGEMENT • Beautiful grid and list views • Filter by player count, playtime, complexity • Search your entire library instantly • Track plays and gaming sessions • Add custom notes and ratings GAME NIGHT PLANNER • Share your collection with friends • Vote on which games to play • See what everyone owns • Plan the perfect game night FREE FEATURES • Unlimited shelf scanning with OCR • Offline-first - works without internet • Manual game entry option • Beautiful, intuitive interface PRO FEATURES ($1.99/month) • BGG sync and automatic updates • Multiple collections (home, office, wishlist) • Advanced filtering and sorting • Export to CSV • Collection statistics and insights • Game night voting and planning • Ad-free experience • Priority support PERFECT FOR • Board game collectors building their catalog • Game cafes managing inventory • Gaming groups planning sessions • Gift shoppers checking what friends own • Anyone with more than 10 games WHY BOARD GAME SCANNER? Unlike other collection apps that require tedious manual entry, Board Game Scanner uses advanced OCR technology to recognize games from photos. Just point and shoot - your collection is ready in minutes, not hours. With BoardGameGeek integration, you get complete game information without typing a single word. It's the fastest, easiest way to organize your tabletop game library. Download free today and scan your first shelf in under 60 seconds! --- SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Boardgame Scanner and Planner Pro is available as a monthly subscription at $1.99/month with a 7-day free trial. Payment charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions managed by user and auto renewal may be turned off in Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://boardgamescanner.click/terms Privacy Policy: https://boardgamescanner.click/privacy Download Boardgame Scanner and Planner today. Whether you own ten games or a thousand, our scanner and planner make everything easier. Scan your first game in seconds and start planning your next game night right away. Privacy: We never sell your data. Your collection stays yours.
What’s new
Version 1.3.1 · Updated August 26, 2026
What's New in 1.3.1: • BGG search now shows game thumbnails, returns up to 200 results, and searches automatically when opened • Hot Games thumbnails are sharper, with correct trending ranks instead of raw BGG rank numbers • Faster, smoother image loading throughout the app • Library grid view is more reliable and remembers your list/grid preference between launches • Refined Settings page design • Bug fixes and performance improvements
App privacy
The developer, Jacob Dale-Rourke, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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