Comparison

One Deck Dungeon vs Cartographers

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

Head to head
About

One Deck Dungeon

Embark on a roguelike dungeon-crawling adventure with dice and cards. Choose from a variety of heroes, battle monsters, and unlock new talents to grow your power. Face challenging dungeons and expand your experience with optional content.

Highlights
  • Roguelike dungeon crawler
  • Dice and card-based gameplay
  • Multiple playable heroes
  • Hero talent progression
  • Challenging dungeons
  • Single and two-player modes
Features
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“As we’ve come to expect from Handelabra, the digital version is flawless.” - David Neumann, StatelyPlay.com “One Deck Dungeon offers a wealth of strategic gameplay.” - Christian Valentin, AppSpy.com “A surprisingly deep dungeon crawler with vital decisions to be made at every turn.” - PixelatedCardboard.com =============================== Adventure calls... but you don't always have time to spend hours optimizing your character sheet or managing your inventory! One Deck Dungeon lets you jump right in to bashing down doors, rolling dice, and squashing baddies with style. Get a full roguelike game experience, boiled down to its essence, and captured in a single deck of cards and a handful of dice! One Deck Dungeon is a dungeon crawling adventure game for one or two players. Each time you play, choose one or two of these 6 brave heroes: • Mage - There's rarely a problem in the dungeon she can't solve with a spell. • Warrior - Her favorite dungeon activity is squashing her opponents immediately. • Rogue - Watch in awe as she dispatches monsters with style. • Archer - Accurate, brilliant, catastrophically deadly. • Paladin - She seeks out danger and shields her allies from deadly enemies. • Mist - This breach mage has crossed over from the world of Aeon's End to help defend Mynerva. Learn more at AeonsEndDigital.com! After every game, your heroes make progress toward unlocking up to 15 new talents, building up their power for future games. There are 5 dangerous challenges to face: • Dragon’s Cave - The thick-skinned wyvern who occupies this dungeon prefers her heroes on the crispy side. • Yeti’s Cavern- If you can survive the freezing winds and biting cold, an abominable snowman awaits. • Hydra’s Reef - Chop off one head, and another appears! This regenerating venomous monstrosity is a slippery foe. • Lich’s Tomb - Hordes of undead foes, evil curses, and magical wards. What could possibly go wrong? • Minotaur’s Maze - Abandon all hope, ye who enter here! More content is available via In App Purchase: The Forest of Shadows expansion doubles the content in the game. It features adventures in all-new lush yet deadly locales. A vast network of mossy underground tunnels and connected forest areas await your heroes! Play in 5 new dungeons with 5 new heroes, a new encounter deck, & more! The Abyssal Depths expansion adds a new kind of threat: 6 different Fiends who hound you throughout your entire quest to reach the boss. Plus, 2 new aquatic heroes join the fight in the murky waters! The all-new Relics of the Forge expansion more than doubles the content in the game. Choose from 12 powerful relics to take along in your quest, each with unique abilities and mechanics. Play in 5 new dungeons with 6 new heroes, a new encounter deck, & more! Individual expansion cards: • Caliana - This faerie has decided that dungeoneering looks fun! Don't let her get bored... • Fanatic - A righteous Sentinel is here to smite evil wherever it may lurk! • Witch - Her chaotic magic hammer is ready to smash glooping oozes into glooping puddles! • Cinder Plains - The Hellhound awaits those reckless enough to venture here... • Phoenix's Den - Only the bravest heroes can handle the heat! Once you know your way around the dungeon, a game takes about 15 minutes. It might take a little longer if you're learning, or a lot shorter if you jump into a pit of spikes. Warning: do not jump into a pit of spikes. All cards in One Deck Dungeon have many colorful boxes. Roll your dice, and attempt to fill in as many boxes as possible. For every one you don't fill, you’ll suffer consequences in hearts and time! Once you complete an encounter you'll be able to learn a new skill, acquire a new item, or gain experience to level up your hero. Welcome to the world of One Deck Dungeon. Adventure awaits! One Deck Dungeon is an officially licensed product of “One Deck Dungeon” from Asmadi Games. For more information on One Deck Dungeon, check out OneDeckDigital.com

About

Cartographers

Become a royal cartographer tasked with mapping newly reclaimed lands for the Kingdom of Nalos. Fulfill royal edicts, strategically draw your territory, and outmaneuver rival outposts to gain the most reputation. Experience this tactical flip & write game digitally with multiple modes and global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Map reclaimed northern lands
  • Fulfill royal edicts
  • Outmaneuver rival outposts
  • Tactical flip & write gameplay
  • Multiple game modes
  • Global weekly highscorelists
  • Collect achievements
Features
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The official Flip & Write companion to the board game hit! Step into the shoes of a royal cartographer and surveyor commissioned by Queen Gimnax. Your mission: explore, stake out, and immortalize the wild northern lands on parchment. In this strategic card game, you decide how to shape your territory—but beware: you are not alone in the wilderness! An Epic Adventure in the Roll Player Universe Cartographers brings the fascinating mechanics of the modern board game directly to your smartphone. Experience the tactical Flip & Write principle that has thrilled critics and fans worldwide and was nominated for the prestigious Kennerspiel des Jahres (Connoisseur Game of the Year) in 2020. Strategy Through Ever-Changing Decrees At the heart of this board game are four royal decrees. These are recombined in every match, making each game a unique puzzle. You must constantly adapt your strategy to squeeze the maximum score out of your lands: Diverse Scoring: Earn fame through the Gloomy Wood by skillfully enclosing forest patches, or use the Golden Granary to place farm fields on valuable ruins. Tactical Placement: In the Magician's Valley, score points by placing water and farmland near mighty mountains. Every hamlet and settlement must be cleverly planned to meet the Queen’s shifting demands. Seasonal Cycle: Priorities change through Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Only those who plan ahead will be named Master Cartographer at the end of the year. The Gameplay is Simple Flip: Each round, a new card is revealed, showing you landscapes and shapes. Write: Skillfully place these areas on your map. Use the space optimally to fulfill the conditions of the decrees. Score: Collect valuable reputation points, but watch out for monster ambushes! Monsters in the Borderlands A cartographer must be brave! The monsters never sleep. At regular intervals, you will encounter ambushes that thwart your plans. Monster fields will be discovered on your map—surround them quickly to minimize the damage to your reputation. Why You’ll Love "Cartographers": Official Adaptation: The faithful digital version of the popular board game by Thunderworks Games. Weekly Challenges: Compete with players from all over the world in global highscore lists. A new scenario awaits you every week! Three Game Modes: Choose between different difficulty levels and randomness factors—from relaxed puzzling to hardcore strategy. Achievements & Ranks: Collect achievements and rise from apprentice to legendary Royal Cartographer. Solo Fun & Competition: Perfect for a quick round in between or a deep strategic experience. Awards for the Original: 2020 – Kennerspiel des Jahres Nominee 2019 – Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game Nominee 2019 – Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee 2019 – Cardboard Republic Socializer Laurel Nominee Are you ready to expand the borders of the realm? Grab your quill, draw your cards, and master the ultimate Flip & Write adventure. Whether you're a fan of board games, logic puzzles, or fantasy strategy, Cartographers offers tactical depth right in your pocket. Download the official app now and begin your journey through the northern lands!

Screenshots

One Deck Dungeon4 screens
Cartographers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: One Deck Dungeon at 4.3 against Cartographers's 3.4. One Deck Dungeon also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Cartographers's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, ads, 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

One Deck Dungeon costs $9.99 and Cartographers $3.99 up front. One Deck Dungeon sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Cartographers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

One Deck Dungeon holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 175 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of One Deck Dungeon's written reviews are positive against 36% of Cartographers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

One Deck Dungeon ships an update every 6 weeks, Cartographers every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
One Deck Dungeon versus Cartographers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOne Deck DungeonCartographers
Price$9.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.3 (175 ratings) — better3.4 (120 ratings)
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews — better36.2% of reviews
Number of ratings175 — better120
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#110#97 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.7 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size441 MB47 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperHandelabra Studio LLCBrettspielWelt

Customer experience

One Deck Dungeon

All ratings175 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral13.6%
Negative27.2%

Cartographers

All ratings113 ratings
Positive52.2%
Neutral15.9%
Negative31.9%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral19.6%
Negative44.2%

User reviews

One Deck Dungeon

From 175 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Faithful digital adaptation of board game
  • ♻️ High replayability with character progression
  • 🧩 Deep strategic gameplay despite dice mechanics
  • ⚡ Quick games suitable for short play sessions
  • 📱 Works well on iPad and mobile devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Progression not saving between app launches
  • 🎲 Dice rolls appear biased toward low values
  • 🎨 Outdated UI design and aesthetics
  • 🔤 English-only interface (no localization)
  • 💰 Expensive pricing for content

Cartographers

From 120 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Faithful adaptation of the board game
  • 🚀 Great solo experience
  • 💡 Helpful visual cues for gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
  • 🔒 Login and account issues
  • 🔋 Performance and battery drain problems
  • 👎 Lacking key features like multiplayer

Bugs and requests

One Deck Dungeon

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Game crashes when beating boss/dragon
  • Progress deleted after app restart
  • Blank screen on app launch
  • Cannot start new game or abandon game
  • Game freezes on certain iOS versions
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  • Character progression not syncing between devices
  • Achievements lost after uninstall
  • Undo function causes skill reset bugs
  • Save data corrupted after updates
  • Crashes when rotating device orientation
  • Grey screen after version updates
  • iPad-specific save progression issues

Requested features

16 requests
  • Russian language support
  • French language translation
  • Spanish language translation
  • Korean language support
  • Cloud save synchronization across devices
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  • Character gender customization
  • Better sound effects and music
  • Improved UI/UX design
  • More dungeon and boss variety
  • Character naming feature
  • Multiple character instances per class
  • Better dice visibility on screen
  • Easier screen navigation and swiping
  • Tutorial for DLC content
  • Even easier difficulty mode
  • Landscape mode optimization

Cartographers

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Incorrect tile placement and scoring
  • Inconsistent save/resume functionality
  • Registration and login problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add online/local multiplayer modes
  • Implement undo/rollback functionality
  • Improve tutorial and in-game help
  • Add support for expansions and new maps

In-app purchases

8 purchases

One Deck Dungeon

One-time8
  • Phoenix's Den$0.99
  • Caliana$0.99
  • Fanatic$0.99
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  • Witch$0.99
  • Cinder Plains$0.99
  • Abyssal Depths$6.99
  • Forest of Shadows$9.99
  • Relics of the Forge$14.99
1 purchases

Cartographers

One-time1
  • Cartographers Heroes$1.99

Questions

Is One Deck Dungeon free?
One Deck Dungeon costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Cartographers free?
Cartographers costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, One Deck Dungeon or Cartographers?
One Deck Dungeon is rated higher. One Deck Dungeon averages 4.3 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Cartographers averages 3.4 from 120 ratings.
Do One Deck Dungeon or Cartographers have ads?
Neither One Deck Dungeon nor Cartographers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, One Deck Dungeon or Cartographers?
One Deck Dungeon ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cartographers every 3 months. Most recently, One Deck Dungeon was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cartographers on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, One Deck Dungeon or Cartographers?
One Deck Dungeon currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and Cartographers at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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