# Smash Up Randomizer vs Gauntlet

The clearest difference is rating: Gauntlet at 4.9 against Smash Up Randomizer's 3.4. Gauntlet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Smash Up Randomizer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Up Randomizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gauntlet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gauntlet holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gauntlet has 299 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Smash Up Randomizer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Gauntlet's.

Smash Up Randomizer ships an update every 3 months, Gauntlet weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Up Randomizer | Gauntlet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-up-randomizer/id1015176418/reviews) | **[4.9 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gauntlet-mtg-tracker/id1466578932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **299** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baby Marsupial Creations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/698951670) | [Scott Campbell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266366249) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Up Randomizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-up-randomizer/id1015176418)

This app quickly generates game setups for Smash Up! It randomly selects factions for players, supports all expansions, and allows for custom faction creation. Save and load your favorite game configurations.

**Highlights:** Random faction selection, Expansion support, Save and load setups, Custom faction creation, 2-4 player support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Gauntlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gauntlet-mtg-tracker/id1466578932)

This app helps Magic: The Gathering players track game lives, build and customize decks, and record game history. It offers detailed stats for players and decks, supports multiple players, and includes a powerful hand simulator.

**Highlights:** Life tracking for up to 6 players, Deck building and importing, Game history and stats, Hand simulator, Deck customization with card art, Deck organization with folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great deck builder
- 👍 Excellent life tracker
- 👍 Covers player profiles and match records
- 👍 Useful for tracking win/loss records
- 👍 Good for looking at card collections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search engine requires precise typing
- 🐛 General load time for cards is slow
- 🐛 Scrolling on the board can be annoying
- 🐛 App appears small on iPad Pro
- 🐛 Does not track win-rate for non-primary deck in matches

**Reported bugs**

- Developers have seemingly given up (according to one review)
- App ruined for jailbroken phones (iOS 14 and up)
- Board scrolls every time life or counters are moved
- Does not track win-rate for the deck not shown as primary in a match
- App is very small on iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- Scan cars to make adding decks easier
- More precise search engine
- Faster card loading times
- Display card prices
- Scan cards in deck building


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Up Randomizer free?

Smash Up Randomizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gauntlet free?

Gauntlet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Up Randomizer or Gauntlet?

Gauntlet is rated higher. Smash Up Randomizer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Gauntlet averages 4.9 from 299 ratings.

### Do Smash Up Randomizer or Gauntlet have ads?

Neither Smash Up Randomizer nor Gauntlet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Up Randomizer or Gauntlet?

Smash Up Randomizer ships an update every 3 months, and Gauntlet weekly. Most recently, Smash Up Randomizer was updated on June 1, 2026 and Gauntlet on September 10, 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.*