Comparison

Yugipedia Deck Builder vs Yu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Yugipedia Deck Builder

Build and test custom card decks for a popular trading card game. Features a constantly updated card database, smart search, and easy deck sharing. Practice combos and strategies with a virtual test field.

Highlights
  • Daily updated card database
  • Smart card search with suggestions
  • One-tap card adding to decks
  • Virtual deck testing field
  • Shareable deck links
  • Automatic banlist updates
Features
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Yugipedia is an UNOFFICIAL deck builder app for the Yu-Gi-Oh!® card game. This app is not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, or approved by Studio Dice, Shueisha, TV Tokyo, or Konami. Build and test decks using a current database of cards that is updated daily. Share decks straight to your friend's app or share deck lists anywhere. UPDATED DAILY Yugipedia’s card database is updated every day, giving you the most recent cards. Most cards will be on Yugipedia within 24 hours of their details being revealed. Most importantly, the app automatically gets the latest card list every time it starts, so you don’t have to wait a few days/weeks for an app update in order to get your new cards! SMART SEARCH The search has been optimized for finding Yu-Gi-Oh! cards: it will offer card suggestions and find what you're looking for even if you aren't sure how to spell it or have typos. LIGHTNING-FAST DECK BUILDING The deck building process has been streamlined to allow you to find and add the cards you want quickly and efficiently. Add cards to your deck with a single tap, and change the amount or remove the card with another tap. TEST YOUR DECKS You can test your decks on the fully-featured Test Field. It has all the field slots as well as tokens, counters, coin, dice, and handy shortcuts for Pot of Avarice, Desires, Duality, and Extravagance. The drag-and-drop interface is easy to use, so you can practice your combos and learn new strategies the same way you would test-draw with your real-life deck. SHARE YOUR DECKS You can share your decks as clickable links that will open Yugipedia and import the deck. You can also share a text deck list for easy viewing. FEATURES • Automatic card list updates • Over 13,800 Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, with more added daily as they are released • Full support for the Genesys Format • Includes almost all official TCG cards and OCG cards • Add cards to your deck with a single tap • TEST YOUR DECKS with the solo Test feature (not a duel system) • Smart search has suggestions and typo tolerance • Automatically-updating banlists for TCG, OCG, GOAT, Edison, and Master Duel • Small, optimized card images to save storage space • Share deck links that can be imported straight into your friend's app • Don’t have to update the app to get an updated card list • Simple interface, everything is only a few clicks away If I’m missing any cards, send me an email so I can add them to the app. Feedback is welcome and very much appreciated. Email: support@logick.app Twitter: @LogickLLC Facebook: Logick LLC Website: logick.app Please send bug reports if the app has any problems, so I can fix it right away! DISCLAIMER: This app is NOT a dueling system and will never allow you to duel. This app is merely a tool to assist you with constructing decks for playing Yu-Gi-Oh!. I am not endorsed by or affiliated with Studio Dice, Shueisha, TV Tokyo, or Konami, and the purpose of this app is to complement the game of Yu-Gi-Oh!, not to usurp it or replace it. This app is only useful if you have actual Yu-Gi-Oh! cards to play with, so show your support for Konami by buying real Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and playing the real game. This app can help you organize your cards into decks, but this app will NEVER allow you to duel. It isn't my place to offer dueling; I merely want to offer a helpful service to duelists. -------- LEGAL -------- © 2025 Logick LLC. All rights reserved. This product is not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, or approved by Studio Dice, Shueisha, TV Tokyo, or Konami. YU-GI-OH!® is a trademark of Shueisha, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game, and their respective properties, cards, and images are © 2020 Studio Dice/SHUEISHA, TV TOKYO, KONAMI. All card information and images used in this app are from publicly available sources, and their use in this app is protected under United States copyright law by the doctrine of Fair Use.

About

Yu

Engage in fast-paced digital card duels with stunning graphics and a dynamic soundtrack. Learn to play with tutorials, collect cards, and compete in tournaments worldwide. Explore lore through solo mode and refine your strategies with deck-building tools.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced duels with HD graphics
  • In-game tutorials for new players
  • Collect over 10,000 unique cards
  • Rotating tournament formats
  • Story-driven solo mode
  • Link with Yu-Gi-Oh! Neuron app
  • Sample draw feature
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Finally, the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" digital card game you've been waiting for! The definitive edition of the competitive card game that has been evolving for over 25 years! Duel at the highest level against Duelists from all over the world. Get ready: it's time to Duel! --------------------------------------------------------------- [About "Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL"] Fast-paced Duels with stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world! ◇Play Duels at Any Level! The full Yu-Gi-Oh! experience is available for anyone at any Skill Level. Don't worry if you're a new player or if you haven't Dueled in a while, the in-game tutorials will teach you the basics on how to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME. You'll be given a Deck when you finish to help you start your journey! Collect new cards as you progress through the game to power up your Decks! ◇Rotating Tournament Formats Mix it up and put your Dueling skills to the test! A wide variety of events and tournaments will be available for players. Build and Duel with different Decks utilizing 10,000+ unique cards and special rules unique to Tournaments! Choose the tournament YOU want to Duel in and aim for that number one spot! ◇Uncover the Stories Behind the Cards The Solo Mode guides you through storylines of the themes from the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Hone your Dueling skills by completing the stories. Recommended for beginners, returning players, and those of you who are interested in learning more about the lore of the world of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG ◇Features Link with the mobile app "Yu-Gi-Oh! Neuron." View Decklists from Duelists worldwide and improve your own Deck! Try the sample draw feature to simulate what cards you could get in your first hand! [About "Yu-Gi-Oh!"] "Yu-Gi-Oh!" is a popular manga created by Kazuki Takahashi that was serialized in SHUEISHA Inc.'s "WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP" since 1996. Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. provides a Trading Card Game (TCG) and console games, based on "Yu-Gi-Oh!"created from the original manga, that has been enjoyed around the world. [Recommended for the following players] TCG players Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS players Players who enjoy competitive gameplay --------------------------------------------------------------- This game contains in-game purchases of virtual currencies used for gaining in-game items at random. ===== [System Requirements] iOS 15.0 and above Supported device: Compatible with iPhone 11 and later, iPad, and iPod touch. Please note that even if your device fulfills the system specification required to run the application, it may not run properly due to external factors, such as available memory, conflicts with other applications, or hardware limitations.

Screenshots

Yugipedia Deck Builder4 screens
Yu4 screens

Verdict

The call

Yugipedia Deck Builder and Yu both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Yugipedia Deck Builder's written reviews are positive against 47% of Yu's. Yu's advantage is ratings volume (88K vs 2.7K) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Yugipedia Deck Builder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Yu sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Yugipedia Deck Builder against 4.9 for Yu. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yu has 88K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Yugipedia Deck Builder's written reviews are positive against 47% of Yu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yugipedia Deck Builder ships an update every 2 months, Yu every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Yugipedia Deck Builder versus Yu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYugipedia Deck BuilderYu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.7K ratings)4.9 (88K ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews — better46.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K88K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#61 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB336 MB
Age rating9++12
DeveloperLogick LLCKONAMI

Customer experience

Yugipedia Deck Builder

All ratings2,672 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative5.9%

Yu

All ratings88,054 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews2,219 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative45.4%

User reviews

Yugipedia Deck Builder

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient deck building
  • 👍 Comprehensive and up-to-date card database
  • 👍 Useful deck testing and hand simulation features
  • 👍 Great for both casual and competitive players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and freezes
  • 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
  • 🔒 Inability to recover lost deck data
  • 🔒 Issues with in-app purchases

Yu

From 88K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Closest to real TCG experience
  • 🤩 Nostalgic for old-school players
  • 💎 Generous with in-game currency
  • 🎨 Great graphics and animations

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Excessively long turns
  • 🤖 Rampant use of bots
  • 🤯 Overwhelming for new players
  • 🤑 Feels pay-to-win at higher ranks

Bugs and requests

Yugipedia Deck Builder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Deck testing mode not working as expected
  • Card images not always properly aligned
  • Inability to search through or edit existing decks

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to purchase physical deck lists
  • Option to hide OCG-only cards
  • Support for additional formats like Goat and Edison
  • Integrated duel mode against AI or other players

Yu

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Account data randomly deleted
  • Connectivity issues and disconnects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more solo/offline content
  • Implement a casual game mode
  • Improve deck-building interface
  • Add controller support
  • Introduce different gameplay formats

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Yugipedia Deck Builder

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
21 purchases

Yu

One-time21
  • Gem Pack 60 + 1 UR 30% Card2 variants$1.19
  • Gem Pack 67$1.19
  • Gem Pack 140$2.29
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  • Limited-Time Gem Pack 333$3.39
  • Gem Pack 285 + 1 UR Card3 variants$4.49
  • Gem Pack 360$5.69
  • Welcome Gem Pack 1000$8.49
  • Gem Pack 700$10.99
  • Welcome Gem Pack 1500$10.99
  • Welcome Gem Pack 1500$11.99
  • Welcome Gem Pack 2000$16.99
  • Limited-Time Gem Pack 20006 variants$21.49
  • Gem Pack 1420$21.49
  • Limited-Time Gem Pack 20002 variants$22.49
  • Limited-Time Gem Pack 3000$23.99
  • Gem Pack 1400$24.99
  • Limited-Time Gem Pack 2500$25.49
  • Limited-Time Gem Pack 25002 variants$26.99
  • Limited-Time Gem Pack 30002 variants$27.49
  • Gem Pack 2350$34.99
  • Gem Pack 4950$70.99

Questions

Is Yugipedia Deck Builder free?
Yugipedia Deck Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yu free?
Yu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yugipedia Deck Builder or Yu?
Yu is rated higher. Yugipedia Deck Builder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Yu averages 4.9 from 88K ratings.
Do Yugipedia Deck Builder or Yu have ads?
Both Yugipedia Deck Builder and Yu show ads.
Which is updated more often, Yugipedia Deck Builder or Yu?
Yugipedia Deck Builder ships an update every 2 months, and Yu every 3 months. Most recently, Yugipedia Deck Builder was updated on October 24, 2026 and Yu on October 30, 2026.

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