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JD Editions

For tabletop board game enthusiasts and players of the Unlock! and Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective series.

Known forUnlock!
4apps2.1(5K)Entertainment

Snapshot

Who is JD Editions?

Providing digital companion tools to enhance cooperative tabletop board game experiences. They bridge physical card games with mobile-driven narrative and puzzle management.

Target audience

Tabletop board game enthusiastsPlayers of the Unlock!Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective series

Rivals analysis in progress

Portfolio

Free 4
4
apps
Entertainment4

Last updated

Unlock!

v18.9

6mo ago

Active

Publisher DNA

What defines JD Editions?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Companion apps for tabletop board games

Scale

indie

Target audience

Tabletop board game enthusiasts and players of the Unlock! and Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective series.

Signature Patterns

  • Companion-first utility model requiring physical board game ownership
  • Monetization via free-to-use apps that drive physical product engagement
  • Focus on game management features like timers, code entry, and audio narration
  • Strict alignment with specific board game intellectual properties
Active

Portfolio momentum

Released 6 updates across 4 apps in the last 6 months, with the flagship title receiving an update within the last 30 days.

Last release 59d agoActive apps 2Abandoned 2

Portfolio

What does JD Editions ship?

Apps

4 apps analysed

Unlock! icon
Unlock!

This companion app will allow you to experience the Unlock! board game.

3.7(4.3K)
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Tightly focused on 3 markets (France, Germany, United States).

Based on 1 of 4 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Europe (2)

  • France1 / 1
  • Germany1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

FranceGermanyUnited States

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on JD Editions

Bottom line

Space Cowboys successfully leverages mobile apps as essential infrastructure for their physical board game portfolio. Their strategy is highly disciplined, prioritizing utility for existing customers over broad consumer reach.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does JD Editions publish?
JD Editions has 4 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Entertainment category.
What kind of apps does JD Editions make?
JD Editions's portfolio is concentrated in Entertainment, with an average rating of 2.1/5 across rated apps.
What is JD Editions's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Unlock! is JD Editions's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are JD Editions's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked JD Editions's apps across 3 countries.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
4
With full intel:
0
With overview:
4
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by JD Editions, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “JD Editions intelligence.” Updated 2026-05-07. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/jd-editions

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