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Gloomhaven Scenario Viewer vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Gloomhaven Scenario Viewer's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Gloomhaven Scenario Viewer
This App
Go Quest
Nemesis
Hot Potato - family game
Contender
Gloomhaven Campaign Tracker
Contender
Ticket to Ride® Companion
Contender
Boardspace.net
Contender
Jaipur: the board game
Peer
VoxParty: Sesli Tabu Okey
Peer
Set
Peer
Tombola (Italian Bingo)
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperRoy GoncalvesMindwalk Corp.Fantasy GamesGrzegorz DziembowskiMarmalade Game StudioDave DyerTwin Sails InteractiveThor Teknoloji Dis Ticaret Ltd StipnlkcMobile Safe Apps
CategoryGamesBoardGamesGamesBoardGamesGamesBoardCardCasino
PlatformiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOSAndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid
Store Metrics
Rating4.7 / 54.5 / 52.7 / 54.8 / 52.6 / 53.4 / 53.0 / 53.9 / 54.5 / 54.5 / 5
Ratings Count709,17961,81467181181,1223221
PriceFreeFree$0.99FreeFreeFree$3.99FreeFreeFree
Release DateNov 7, 2017Mar 21, 2014Feb 20, 2023Dec 1, 2017Oct 31, 2024Mar 14, 2016May 24, 2017Apr 28, 2020Apr 6, 2020May 10, 2022
Last UpdatedFeb 19, 2020Apr 14, 2026Feb 22, 2023May 4, 2026May 13, 2026May 8, 2026Mar 18, 2019May 19, 2026Feb 14, 2026Feb 25, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentpositive-mixedpositivenegativemixednegative---
Score85/100-45/10085/10035/10065/10025/100---
Praises--
  • The core hot potato timer mechanic provides a simple and engaging experience for casual users
  • Deep, specialized support for complex Gloomhaven campaign tracking that generic dice games cannot replicate.
  • Local couch play functionality allows families to play together using individual mobile devices as controllers
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  • Faithful digital adaptation of the physical card game provides a high-quality experience for tabletop fans
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Complaints--
  • Audio playback fails to trigger when the device is set to silent or muted mode
  • Application fails to launch or display content on certain device configurations
  • Manual entry requirements for complex Frosthaven rulesets create administrative friction.
  • Frequent connection failures between the companion app and the host console prevent players from joining games
  • Game state instability and freezing during active turns force players to abandon matches prematurely
  • Lack of persistent user profiles causes character and train customization to reset after every single match
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  • Frequent application freezes and crashes during gameplay sessions disrupt progress and frustrate active users
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Requests--
  • Users desire additional configuration options to customize the timer behavior and gameplay settings
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  • Implementation of an undo button to prevent accidental train placement caused by minor physical handling errors
  • Integration of rule documentation within the companion app to allow mid-game reference without exiting
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  • Cross-device progress synchronization via cloud saves to prevent data loss between different hardware
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Ad-free, distraction-free interface sustains high user satisfaction
  • Specialized scenario-masking mechanism provides a clear utility moat
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  • Physical board game integration drives high-intent user acquisition
  • Offline-first architecture ensures reliability in transit-heavy social settings
  • Specialized campaign-tracking logic for complex tabletop titles
  • Cross-platform server synchronization for persistent party data
  • Cross-platform utility layer increases value of core game purchase
  • Private hand management solves specific local multiplayer friction
  • Ad-free, non-commercial environment sustains a dedicated, purist user base
  • 100+ game library provides deep content variety
  • Faithful adaptation of original tabletop mechanics [Market: Tabletop segment]
  • Vincent Dutrait's high-quality art direction [Market: Tabletop segment]
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Weaknesses
  • No multi-device synchronization
  • Development stalled since 2023
  • Lacks campaign-wide state tracking
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  • $0.99 iOS entry price creates an inconsistent barrier compared to the free Android model
  • Audio playback fails on silent-mode devices
  • Technical launch failures on specific devices erode user trust
  • Manual data-entry overhead for complex scenarios
  • Lack of social features to drive daily active usage
  • Persistent lobby connection failures reported in reviews
  • Lack of persistent user profiles forces repetitive setup
  • 2.87-star rating reflects high-frequency technical instability
  • 0.52 rating gap between iOS and Android platforms
  • Interface lacks tablet-optimized responsiveness
  • Frequent application freezes and crashes [Metric: 2.98 rating]
  • Lack of cloud-save progress synchronization [Metric: 118 ratings]
  • Perceived unfair AI difficulty in campaign mode [Metric: 2.98 rating]
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Pricingfreefreefreemiumfreemiumfreefreepaidfreefreemiumfree
MomentumZombieActive-ZombieMaintenanceMaintenanceZombie-Steady-
Update Cadence2 versions, ~1325d avg5 versions-2 versions, ~974d avg5 versions, ~38d avg2 versions, ~1d avg5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~155d avg-5 versions-

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