# UW Moderator Preview

> Companion app for Ultimate Werewolf to manage decks, players, and game phases. (iPhone/iPad app by Bezier Games, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uw-moderator-preview/id1587738947 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bezier Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087209622)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.33/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 220 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uw-moderator-preview/id1587738947/reviews.md

## What is UW Moderator Preview?

Requires Ultimate Werewolf (2021+) -- cardbacks have a QR code

Generate Ultimate Werewolf decks, scan players and their cards, and run Ultimate Werewolf games easier than ever! This preview of the upcoming official companion app to Ultimate Werewolf requires either Ultimate Werewolf (4th edition), Ultimate Werewolf Extreme (including the Kickstarter version), Ultimate Werewolf Bonus Roles, and Ultimate Werewolf Pro.

Build custom Ultimate Werewolf card decks with various deck attributes, such as the number of players, village/werewolf balance, length of game, moderator difficulty, role information, and specific roles. Save those decks in the app for future reference. Deal those cards to players, and then quickly scan the backs of the cards, the names of the players, and the faces of the players themselves into the app. Start the game, and the app will walk you through each day and night phase, including waking up each role at night, marking players who have been targeted by werewolves, and eliminating players.

This is a preview release, and there are many features that are not complete or have not been entirely implemented:
– Dice Tower Kickstarter roles are not implemented
– Some complex role interactions are not implemented yet
– Day and Night timers are functional, but do not contain all the features of the UW Timer app yet

Please report any issues found to feedback@beziergames.com.

## Key features

- Generate custom card decks
- Scan player and card information
- Automated game phase guidance
- Role management and eliminations
- Save custom decks

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uw-moderator-preview/id1587738947/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Frustrating and Most Likely Abandoned

*2025-05-17*

I’ve tried using this app for moderation, and it simply makes it far more complicated than it needs to be. The card scanner is borderline unusable most of the time, and takes so long to load that you might as well just write it all down. It would be so much easier and simpler (especially after choosing to play with a premade deck) to just let GMs select which roles are in which seats. The daytime and nighttime tracker is super confusing to use, plus any mistakes made are hard to fix. It’s easier just to use pen and paper. Plus, with two years of silence, it’s unlikely the app will ever be fixed or finished.

### 3/5 — Bug on “drunk” role

*2025-01-16, version 2.4.2*

This app is good for keeping track of cards but when the drunk role is scanned it asks to scan the actual role of the drunk and doesn’t allow you to finish scanning even after you scan another role

### 2/5 — Cards don’t match?

*2025-01-03*

This app works fine. But, when I bought the game it told me to download the app to help moderate. (I have ultimate werewolf extreme.) But, for some unbeknownst reason, nearly every card in this app doesn’t match one I have! Is this the wrong app, or am I delusional. For example: I have the card “Paranormal Investigator” who isn’t in this app at all. And then tons of cards that I don’t have or know of, like the “Cutthroat”. What’s wrong? 💀

### 2/5 — Where is the official release?

*2024-02-22*

As of this writing, the last app update was 10+ months ago with patch notes saying the official release is coming soon. There’s still a lot left to be desired with the app in its current state and I’m holding out hope Bezier delivers a functional app instead of just moving on to republishing yet another version of this game. 

Two primary functional challenges with this app that make it frustrating to use:

First, I’ve never seen such difficult to scan QR codes. To be fair, that’s likely not the app’s fault and more the card designer’s fault for not using a color for the QR code that contrasts enough with the background. Or the high gloss cards making it challenging to scan without a glare on the card. But it absolutely is part of the poor app experience and is worth mentioning. 

Second, the face scanner is tedious and requires face detection, which it often struggles with. Just let me click a photo instead of waiting forever for it to try and detect a face. 

These two are the biggest issues and make it very slow to start a game. There are plenty of quality-of-life updates I’d love to see, but I won’t dive into that long list. Here’s to hoping they do right by the customers and deliver on the promise they sold us on when releasing “Extreme”.

### 1/5 — Scanner

*2023-12-25*

I've tried to scan the cards and I've never been able to fully scan one. The most I got was 66% then it stopped. I don't think the preview is worth using. Really all it can be helpful for is generating a balanced deck and the timer if I want to use it.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t scan anything

*2023-10-04, version 2.4.2*

Give the option to manually enter cards so that scanning is not necessary.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2023-02-22*

The app is unresponsive. I have had to delete it and redownload it many times. Each time, it works a little bit better than before but that is still not saying much. The scanner is temperamental, at best. I have to hit the arrows multiple times before it advances or rewinds and once it finally does, it go back or forward further then I want. This game is designed for large groups but if you have more than 5 players, once you scan and take pictures for each character they are too small to read or see the pictures.  There are no instructions as to how to use the app. You are better off learning how to moderate it yourself.

### 3/5 — Close, but not there yet…

*2022-10-11*

I’ve practiced moderating with the app a couple times in advance of a big game tomorrow.

So far, I mostly like it, but there a two major flaws… the balance numbers on the app-generated decks is wrong (e.g. I made a deck that should be +4, that the app says is +7).

The other issue is that the timers don’t work.

The scanning etc. seem to work well though, seemingly the most complicated features.

## Frequently asked questions about UW Moderator Preview

### What is UW Moderator Preview?

UW Moderator Preview is a companion app designed to assist in running games of Ultimate Werewolf. It helps in creating custom card decks, scanning player details, and guiding the moderator through each phase of the game.

### What Ultimate Werewolf editions are compatible with UW Moderator Preview?

This app requires Ultimate Werewolf (2021+), Ultimate Werewolf (4th edition), Ultimate Werewolf Extreme, Ultimate Werewolf Bonus Roles, and Ultimate Werewolf Pro. The cardbacks of these editions have a QR code needed for the app.

### Can I create my own card decks in UW Moderator Preview?

Yes, you can build custom Ultimate Werewolf card decks with various attributes like player count, role balance, game length, and moderator difficulty. These decks can be saved for future use.

### How does UW Moderator Preview help during gameplay?

Once players and cards are scanned, the app guides you through each day and night phase. It manages role actions, tracks targets, and facilitates player eliminations, making the game flow smoother.

### Is UW Moderator Preview a complete app?

No, this is a preview release and some features are not yet complete or implemented, such as Dice Tower Kickstarter roles and certain complex role interactions. It is still functional for core game management.

### What is the rating for UW Moderator Preview?

UW Moderator Preview has a rating of 2.3 stars from 18 ratings, indicating a mixed user reception for this preview version.

### What devices can I use UW Moderator Preview on?

UW Moderator Preview is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is UW Moderator Preview updated?

The latest version is 3.9.1, and it was last updated on July 11, 2025. This suggests active development and ongoing improvements to the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9.1 — 2025-07-11

Updated icon, added popup for full release

### 2.4.2 — 2023-03-24

This is the final preview!

We've added a credits page, a standalone timer (In case you want to use the timer without the moderator or card scanning), and plenty of little bug fixes and polish throughout the app. We're gearing up for the full release, so please contact us with any issues you may have in this update!

### 2.4.17 — 2023-02-20

Fixed broken deck builder.

### 2.4.16 — 2023-02-15

- Added deck builder help screen
- Added tip to deck builder screen
- Added version text to main menu

### 2.4.14 — 2023-02-08

We're almost at the 1.0 release! At this point, all features are officially implemented. Help us test it out, and let us know if you find any issues!

- Added full support for custom roles! Set up your custom role through the settings, scan the associated card, and then play with it just like any other card!
- Added first-time scanner tutorial screen with extra options.
- Added "allow duplicates" toggle in the "Card Scanner" settings menu.
- Added “exclude cards” menu for deck-building.
- Added re-scan button when scanning for names.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.

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