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Turn your Warhammer 40K backlog into painted armies
Free unofficial hobby tracker for your collection — add box sets in one tap, track painting progress from sprue to shelf, save recipes, and see exactly what's left to finish. Works on Android, iPhone, and in your browser.
Hobby Dataslate
> SCREENSHOTS // BENCH READY
Built for the bench
Collection, box sets, painting sessions, recipes, and stats — the core loop in one dataslate.
More screenshots — armies, paints, social & borrow
> MODULES // OUTCOMES
What you actually get done
From backlog to battle-ready — without a spreadsheet. Join collectors already tracking 10,000+ models.
Track painting progress
Wishlist → finished pipeline, 15-minute Paint Drops, desk sessions, and a clear view of what's left on the sprue.
Never lose a recipe
Save per-unit paint recipes, copy them between models, and browse 11,000+ paints across brands.
Armies & list gap
Import BattleScribe / New Recruit lists, see owned vs shortfall, and export a free tournament PDF.
Know what's left
Completion breakdowns, backlog stats, and velocity so you can plan the next painting session — not guess.
> ENTITLEMENTS // TIER SELECT
Start free, upgrade when ready
Subscribe on Android via Google Play or on the web with secure card checkout. iOS App Store checkout is coming soon. Same account, same entitlements.
Free
$0
- 40 units, 5 armies
- 3 friends, 20 stash entries, 40 paints
- 10 unit photos, 3 batch projects
- 25 spending log entries
- Imports, achievements, desk sessions & repairs
- FORGE# referrals — 30 days Hero free for you and a friend
- Tournament PDF export & unit paint recipes
Available now on Android, iOS, and web
Premium
$1/mo
- Unlimited units, armies, friends, stash & paints
- Photo journal, WIP timelines & gallery view
- Unlimited friends, public sharing & spending logs
- Desk session photos & batch projects
$10/year · Google Play or web checkout · App Store coming soon
Hero
$5/mo
- Everything in Premium
- Full-res showcase photos & advanced stats
- Army paint recipes & leaderboards
- 40K theme, custom names & faction colors
- Full challenges & alternate app icons
$40/year · Play or web checkout · App Store coming soon
Prefer the browser?
Same account, same collection — open Hobby Dataslate on the web anytime.
Open web app
> FAQ // QUERY THE COGITATOR
Frequently asked questions
Everything hobbyists ask before handing their backlog to a dataslate.
What is a "pile of potential" and how does this app help?
The pile of potential is every unbuilt, unprimed, half-painted miniature in your backlog — every one a future centerpiece. Hobby Dataslate turns it into a tracked painting pipeline: every model moves through stages from unassembled to finished, with stats, velocity charts, and a completion predictor that estimates when you'll actually clear the pile.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes — Hobby Dataslate is on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. It's also available on Google Play for Android and as a web app that runs in any mobile or desktop browser, including Safari.
Is Hobby Dataslate an official Games Workshop app?
No. Hobby Dataslate is an unofficial, fan-made hobby tool and is completely independent — not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Games Workshop. Datasheet and box data are community-maintained.
How much does it cost?
Free forever for up to 40 units and 5 armies, with imports, achievements, desk sessions, activity, and repairs included. Premium ($1/mo) removes collection and friend caps and adds photo journals, gallery tools, and public sharing; Hero ($5/mo) adds advanced stats, showcases, and cosmetics.
Can I import my BattleScribe or New Recruit lists?
Yes — import BattleScribe (.rosz), New Recruit (.json), or paste from the official app. Imported lists show what you already own versus what the list still needs, and you can add the shortfall to your wishlist in one tap.
Can I track my paints and recipes too?
Yes — keep a paint inventory with almost-empty flags, build per-unit paint recipes you can copy as text, and log desk time with painting sessions. Batch projects keep whole squads moving through the same stages together.
Do I need an account?
No — guest mode works instantly in the browser and on device; sign in later with Google or Apple to sync across devices without losing data.
Can I export my data or delete my account?
Yes — export tournament PDFs and insurance valuation PDFs anytime, and delete your account and all data from Settings or the website's delete-account page.
Disclaimer
Hobby Dataslate is an unofficial fan tool and is completely independent. It is not associated with, affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Games Workshop Ltd.
All Warhammer 40,000 product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks are the property of their respective trademark holders.
Datasheets, box sets, and pricing data are maintained by the community. They may be incomplete or out of date.
Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled. On Android, manage or cancel in Google Play → Subscriptions. On iOS, manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. On the web, manage billing from Premium in Settings after checkout.