Meeplay vs BG Stats
BG Stats is a reference for tracking your plays and stats. We honestly explain what each one brings and how they differ.
Download the appBG Stats is an app beloved by data lovers: it logs plays in great detail, offers deep and customizable stats and syncs with BGG. It is a one-time paid purchase.
Meeplay also logs plays, collection and stats and syncs with BGG, but it adds a social and local layer: profiles, following other gamers, finding people nearby, events, tournaments and a marketplace. And it is free.
If your thing is squeezing every metric out of your plays, BG Stats is very powerful. If you also want community, playing with new people and events, Meeplay covers that in a single app.
How they differ
Stats
BG Stats is deeper and more customizable; Meeplay covers the essentials clearly.
Social and local
Meeplay adds profiles, following gamers and finding people nearby; BG Stats is personal.
Events and tournaments
Meeplay includes events, sign-ups and tournaments; BG Stats does not.
Free
Meeplay is free; BG Stats is paid (one-time purchase).
What BG Stats is best at
BG Stats shines at personal play logging and analysis.
- Very detailed and fast play logging.
- Deep and highly customizable stats.
- Works offline and syncs with BGG.
What Meeplay is best at
Meeplay adds a social, local and events layer on top of plays and stats.
- Profiles, following other gamers and an activity feed.
- Finding players, meetups and clubs near you.
- Events and tournaments with sign-ups and payments.
- Free and multilingual, on iOS, Android and web.
Meeplay and BG Stats, side by side
| Meeplay | BG Stats | |
|---|---|---|
| Play logging | Yes | Yes (very detailed) |
| Stats | Yes | Yes (deeper and more customizable) |
| Collection | Yes | Yes |
| BGG sync | Yes | Yes |
| Community and social | Yes (profiles, following, feed) | No (personal app) |
| Find players nearby | Yes | No |
| Events and tournaments | Yes | No |
| Second-hand marketplace | Yes | No |
| Platform | iOS, Android and web | iOS and Android |
| Price | Free | Paid (one-time purchase) |
Indicative comparison prepared by Meeplay; BG Stats is a trademark of its owner. Features as of 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is BG Stats better for stats?
BG Stats offers deeper and more customizable stats. Meeplay covers the essentials clearly and also adds community, players nearby and events.
Is Meeplay free?
Yes, Meeplay is free. BG Stats is a paid app (one-time purchase).
Can I bring my data over from BG Stats?
Both sync with BGG, so you can use BGG as a bridge for your play history and collection.
What does Meeplay offer that BG Stats does not?
The social and local layer: profiles, following gamers, finding people nearby, events, tournaments and a marketplace between users.
Start playing with Meeplay
Download the app for free and join the international board game community.
