Comparison

TopDecked MTG vs Duel Adviser

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

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About

TopDecked MTG

This app is a comprehensive tool for Magic: The Gathering players. It allows users to build, simulate, and manage decks, track card collections, and stay updated on game trends and tournament results.

Highlights
  • Intuitive deck builder with legality checking
  • Virtual battlefield for deck simulation
  • Life counter for up to 6 players
  • Advanced card search with pricing
  • Collection tracker with value estimation
  • Metagame analysis and tournament results
  • Deck import/export for Arena and MTGO
Features
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TopDecked® is the essential Magic app for brewers, collectors, traders, competitors, and fans. Simulate decks on a virtual battlefield, test new ideas, and keep up with the latest decks and strategies. Run tournaments at home. We’re on your side of the battlefield - your portal for everything MTG. Basic accounts are free to use, forever (Power-ups available.) — Your account syncs between devices, including our website. Real, human customer support available for all users. Feedback and ideas welcome! DECK BUILDER - Easy to use intuitive design, with legality checking for popular formats. - See recommended cards & ideas - Support for Commander, Oathbreaker, Brawl, and more. - Cloud sync, share to friends or social networks. - Deck charts, analysis, hypergeometric probabilities, mana curve, and more. - Move cards between main, side, and maybe board. - Import, share, and export MTG Arena, MTGO, .dec, and text deck-lists - See missing cards and cost to complete or buy decks. - Tag, archive, and color code decks in your account - Track decks in your collection DECK SIMULATOR - Drag, drop and test on the go. - Test on a real battlefield. - Swipe between your hand, library and other zones. - Tap to select and drag, or double-tap for menus. LIFE COUNTER - Quickly start games for up to 6 people - Swipe open or closed to access card search or other app features while in-game - Quickly track commander damage & counters CARDS & PRICES - Advanced search - Quickly find any card, any types, any printing, any artist, any colors (and more filters available). - Daily and weekly trends - for each set and printing (including promos!) - Simple and fast card search, with images, text and rulings. - Always up to date with latest sets and special products. COLLECTION TRACKER - Track the value of your cards with intuitive haves and wants lists. - Quickly add and remove cards of any set or printing. - Cloud sync, always available in app or website. - Easily move cards between decks and binders. Always know where your treasure is! ARTICLES & METAGAME - Read the latest articles - always up to date. - Browse local and national top-8 tournament results and deck lists. - See a breakdown of the top cards & decks, by format. TRADE TOOL - Up to date cards and prices. - Select set, foil, and/or custom price by condition. - Updates your collection at the push of a button. TOURNAMENTS - Run tournaments at home or on the go - Set custom rounds, see standings & stats PREMIUM FEATURES: - Upgraded accounts (Spark, Powered, and Elite) are available for sale as Monthly or Yearly Subscriptions. Upgrades increase the features and storage capacity beyond basic free services - see "Power up" screen in-app for more details on individual features. PURCHASE TERMS: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You can switch between plans at any time --- you'll only pay the prorated difference in plan price, if any. - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions renew at the same price at which they were purchased. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. - Your subscription may be managed by visiting your "Account" -> "Power level" screen after purchase, or via iTunes. If you cancel your TopDecked subscriptions, you will retain access your purchased items through the current period's expiry date. - All purchases are final and subject to the TopDecked Terms of Service (https://www.topdecked.com/terms) and Privacy policy (https://www.topdecked.com/privacy). Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering, and their logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC. © 1995-2025 Wizards. All rights reserved. TopDecked, LLC. is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast LLC.

About

Duel Adviser

This app helps Yu-Gi-Oh! players track life points, perform coin tosses and dice rolls, and access card information. It offers features for single-device use or synchronization across two devices, enhancing the duel experience.

Highlights
  • Life point tracker with calculator
  • Coin toss and dice roll simulator
  • Customizable counters
  • Duel log with timestamps
  • Card scanning to Yugipedia
  • Dual device synchronization
Features
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Duel Adviser is the companion for your Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG and OCG duels. Keep score for both players, settle coin tosses and dice rolls instantly and keep a complete record of every duel. LIFE POINTS • Life point tracker for two players with a progress ring for each player • Built-in calculator: add, subtract, multiply, divide, halve or double • Optional notes for every LP change, such as "Direct attack" • Swipe on the life points for quick changes (advanced settings) • Configurable starting LP; the opponent's side can be rotated to face across the table • New Duel setup: start with 8000 or 4000 LP or any custom value, with optional handicap LP per player DUEL TOOLS • Flip up to three coins at once • Roll up to six 6-sided or 8-sided dice – with animated, tumbling dice • Counters with your own labels, e.g. Spell Counters or turns • Duel log with timestamps for LP changes, coin tosses and dice rolls – handy for tournaments CARD RESOURCES • Scan a card number or password with the camera and open the card in the Yugipedia wiki in your language • Quick access to the current Forbidden & Limited list and to Yugipedia PLAY ON TWO DEVICES • Don't want to share a screen? Pair two iPhones or iPads nearby and keep both duels in sync MADE FOR IPHONE DUO • Duel Desk: unfold the Duo – both counters on one half, the live duel log and a quick damage/heal pad on the other • Face-Off: stand the Duo half-open between both players – each player gets their own half with their LP big and the opponent's LP small Also optimized for iPhone and iPad, available in 10 languages, without ads and without an account. Note: Duel Adviser is an unofficial fan app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Konami. Yu-Gi-Oh! is a trademark of Konami Digital Entertainment / Kazuki Takahashi.

Screenshots

TopDecked MTG4 screens
Duel Adviser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TopDecked MTG at 4.8 against Duel Adviser's 4.2. TopDecked MTG also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Duel Adviser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. TopDecked MTG sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Duel Adviser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TopDecked MTG holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TopDecked MTG has 2.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of TopDecked MTG's written reviews are positive against 67% of Duel Adviser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TopDecked MTG ships an update fortnightly, Duel Adviser every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TopDecked MTG versus Duel Adviser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopDecked MTGDuel Adviser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTopDecked LimitedSebastian Kruse

Customer experience

TopDecked MTG

All ratings2,587 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative21.1%

Duel Adviser

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

TopDecked MTG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Decks disappearing or reverting to previous versions
  • Card prices not displaying correctly
  • Slow loading times and freezing issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Card scanning functionality
  • Improved deck sharing and collaboration
  • More advanced deck building and analysis tools
  • Better integration with other Magic platforms

Duel Adviser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TopDecked MTG

Subscriptions6
  • Spark (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Powered (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Elite (Monthly)$8.491 Month
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  • Spark (Yearly)$29.991 Year
  • Powered (Yearly)$49.991 Year
  • Elite (Yearly)$84.991 Year
None

Duel Adviser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TopDecked MTG free?
TopDecked MTG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duel Adviser free?
Duel Adviser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TopDecked MTG or Duel Adviser?
TopDecked MTG is rated higher. TopDecked MTG averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Duel Adviser averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do TopDecked MTG or Duel Adviser have ads?
TopDecked MTG shows ads; Duel Adviser does not.
Which is updated more often, TopDecked MTG or Duel Adviser?
TopDecked MTG ships an update fortnightly, and Duel Adviser every 2 days. Most recently, TopDecked MTG was updated on November 11, 2026 and Duel Adviser on November 3, 2026.

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