# Tabletop Gaming vs Rings DeckbuildeR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tabletop Gaming at 54% against Rings DeckbuildeR's 0%. Tabletop Gaming also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Rings DeckbuildeR's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabletop Gaming sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months and Rings DeckbuildeR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rings DeckbuildeR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Tabletop Gaming's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rings DeckbuildeR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tabletop Gaming ships an update every 5 months, Rings DeckbuildeR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabletop Gaming | Rings DeckbuildeR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-gaming/id1002413481/reviews) | **[4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rings-deckbuilder/id6446255808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010) | [Vadym Pavlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137593885) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabletop Gaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-gaming/id1002413481)

This app delivers a monthly digital magazine focused on board games, card games, RPGs, and wargames. It features news, reviews, interviews, and guides, with exclusive digital content and a mobile-optimized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Monthly magazine content, News and reviews, Interviews with designers, Miniatures painting guide, Mobile-optimized reading, Night reading mode, Adjustable text size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tabletop Gaming Auto Renewable Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Tabletop Gaming Auto Renewable Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Issue One (id:799153) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Two (id:799150) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Three (id:799151) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Four (id:799152) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Five (id:799677) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Six (id:799681) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Seven – D... (id:799685) | $6.99 | one-time |
| June 2018 (#19) (id:801344) | $6.99 | one-time |
| March 2024 #88 (id:695117) | $6.99 | one-time |
| January 2026 (pp:1136735) | $6.99 | one-time |
| February 2026 (pp:1136733) | $6.99 | one-time |
| April 2025_101 (pp:1045477) | $6.99 | one-time |
| March 2025_100 (pp:1045486) | $6.99 | one-time |
| August 2021  #57  (id:803878) | $6.99 | one-time |
| February 2025_99 (pp:1045495) | $6.99 | one-time |
| March 2022  #64  (id:804326) | $6.99 | one-time |
| April 2024 #89 (id:695113) | $7.99 | one-time |
| July 2025  #104  (pp:1110368) | $7.99 | one-time |
| July 2024_92 (pp:1045558) | $7.99 | one-time |
| November 2024_96 (pp:1045522) | $7.99 | one-time |
| October 2024_95 (pp:1045531) | $7.99 | one-time |
| August 2024_93 (pp:1045549) | $7.99 | one-time |
| June 2024_91 (pp:1045567) | $7.99 | one-time |
| December 2023 #... (id:695129) | $12.99 | one-time |


### Rings DeckbuildeR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rings-deckbuilder/id6446255808)

This app is a companion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game, offering access to a comprehensive database of decks, cards, and player strategies. Explore popular deck lists, filter heroes and allies, and search for specific cards with detailed information. Enjoy offline access to your card database for planning adventures anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Access RingsDB database, Explore popular deck lists, Filter heroes and allies, Search player and encounter cards, Detailed card information, Offline card database access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Small Tip | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Nice Tip | $2.99 | per 2 months |
| Monthly Insane Tip | $5.99 | per month |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Insane Tip | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabletop Gaming free?

Tabletop Gaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rings DeckbuildeR free?

Rings DeckbuildeR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tabletop Gaming or Rings DeckbuildeR?

Rings DeckbuildeR is rated higher. Tabletop Gaming averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Rings DeckbuildeR averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.

### Do Tabletop Gaming or Rings DeckbuildeR have ads?

Neither Tabletop Gaming nor Rings DeckbuildeR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tabletop Gaming or Rings DeckbuildeR?

Tabletop Gaming ships an update every 5 months, and Rings DeckbuildeR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tabletop Gaming was updated on September 15, 2026 and Rings DeckbuildeR on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*