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BGG BoardGames Information vs S.W.U. DeckbuildeR

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

Head to head
BGG BoardGames Information
BGG BoardGames Information
Free
🔍 Reference
★ 4.2645 ratingsView app →
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR

Create your own deck

Free
🔍 Reference
★ 4.5373 ratingsView app →
About

BGG BoardGames Information

Access comprehensive board game information, including trending titles, user ratings, and news. Sync your collection and track plays by logging into your BoardGameGeek account. Discover new games and manage your collection on the go.

Highlights
  • Trending and Top 100 Games
  • Game Search
  • BoardGameGeek News & Forums
  • User Ratings & Expansions
  • Collection Management
  • Play Logging
  • Friend Collection View
Features
Read full description

Do you want to have all the information about your favorite board game on your phone or tablet? Do you want to know what are the trending board games at the moment? If so, this is your app!!! Furthermore, if you have an account in "https://boardgamegeek.com" you can log in to the app and have all your information synchronized. This application provides access to: - Hot Games of the moment - Top 100 Games of the moment - Search a Game in the whole bible of games - General Forums - "Board Game Geek" News - Game Stats provided by BoardGameGeek (including the users rating, expansions...) - Games in your collection - Statistics - Add a Game to your collection (do you want it? do you want to play? you own?) - Your Plays (you can even log plays) - Add a Friend Collection to see his/her games MyBGG is an unofficial BGG reference app created by fans. Let us know your thoughts and what you would like to have in the app!! In following versions we will add your suggestions.

About

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR

Enhance your card game strategy with a comprehensive database of cards, detailed descriptions, and powerful deck-building tools. Discover characters, filter by attributes, and craft your ultimate deck for epic battles.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive card database
  • Deck building tools
  • Detailed card descriptions
  • Card filtering and search
  • Gameplay strategies
Features
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Dive into an epic galaxy of strategy and battles with the ultimate companion app for fans of the SW: Unlimited Card Game. Whether you're a seasoned tactician or just embarking on your card-battling adventure, this app is designed to elevate your gaming experience and provide you with essential tools. Access a comprehensive database dedicated to the SW: Unlimited Card Game, offering a wealth of card information, deck-building resources, and gameplay strategies.  Create your very own powerful decks. Delve into a diverse array of characters and creatures within the game. Filter and search cards by various attributes, aspects, or creators to find the perfect addition to your deck.  Detailed card descriptions provide insights into unique abilities and strategies. Note: This app serves as an unofficial companion tool for enthusiasts of the SW: Unlimited Card Game, providing valuable resources and insights to enhance your gaming experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BGG BoardGames Information4 screens
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: S.W.U. DeckbuildeR at none against BGG BoardGames Information's shown. S.W.U. DeckbuildeR also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 38%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). BGG BoardGames Information's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. BGG BoardGames Information sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and S.W.U. DeckbuildeR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 645 and 373 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of BGG BoardGames Information's written reviews are positive against 60% of S.W.U. DeckbuildeR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BGG BoardGames Information ships an update every 2 months, S.W.U. DeckbuildeR every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BGG BoardGames Information versus S.W.U. DeckbuildeR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBGG BoardGames InformationS.W.U. DeckbuildeR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (645 ratings)4.5 (373 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews59.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings645 — better373
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmilio Exposito CordobesVadym Pavlov

Customer experience

BGG BoardGames Information

All ratings643 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral22.9%
Negative38.8%

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR

All ratings334 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative29.9%

User reviews

BGG BoardGames Information

From 645 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best BGG format
  • 👍 Satisfying and intuitive tile layout
  • ✨ Great access to BGG data
  • 👍 Useful for managing games

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes randomly
  • 💤 Server connection issues
  • 🙈 Ads too frequent and intrusive
  • 🤕 Poor interface and UX
  • 🐞 Buggy and unstable

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR

From 373 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helps manage collection
  • 👍 Great companion app
  • 👍 Organized and easy to use
  • 👍 Useful for deck building
  • 👍 Connects to TCG for card prices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
  • 🐛 Cards not loading properly
  • 🐛 Deck building interface issues
  • 🐛 Search and filtering problems
  • 🐛 Lack of support for new card sets

Bugs and requests

BGG BoardGames Information

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to sync with BGG
  • Crashes when adding/editing game plays
  • Keyboard issues when entering comments
  • Images not loading properly
  • Expansions not showing in collection

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to browse more than top 100 games
  • Geekmail access
  • Personal profile and stats display
  • Filter by 'best with' player count

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Decks disappearing after updates
  • Inability to remove cards from decks
  • Incorrect card information (e.g. cost, type)
  • Deck building UI elements not visible
  • Crashes and freezes when using the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to scan cards via photos
  • Implement collection tracking and valuation
  • Improve deck building experience
  • Add support for new card sets in a timely manner
  • Provide backup/restore functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BGG BoardGames Information

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
6 purchases

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Small Tip$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Nice Tip$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Insane Tip$5.991 Month
One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Nice Tip$2.99
  • Insane Tip$5.99

Questions

Is BGG BoardGames Information free?
BGG BoardGames Information is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is S.W.U. DeckbuildeR free?
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BGG BoardGames Information or S.W.U. DeckbuildeR?
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR is rated higher. BGG BoardGames Information averages 4.2 out of 5 from 645 ratings, while S.W.U. DeckbuildeR averages 4.5 from 373 ratings.
Do BGG BoardGames Information or S.W.U. DeckbuildeR have ads?
BGG BoardGames Information shows ads; S.W.U. DeckbuildeR does not.
Which is updated more often, BGG BoardGames Information or S.W.U. DeckbuildeR?
BGG BoardGames Information ships an update every 2 months, and S.W.U. DeckbuildeR every 3 weeks. Most recently, BGG BoardGames Information was updated on October 24, 2026 and S.W.U. DeckbuildeR on October 24, 2026.

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