# One Deck Dungeon vs Paperback Vol. 2

The clearest difference is rating: One Deck Dungeon at 4.3 against Paperback Vol. 2's 3.5. One Deck Dungeon also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 26%) and ratings volume (175 vs 48). Paperback Vol. 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

One Deck Dungeon costs $9.99 and Paperback Vol. 2 $4.99 up front. One Deck Dungeon sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Paperback Vol. 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

One Deck Dungeon holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 175 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of One Deck Dungeon's written reviews are positive against 26% of Paperback Vol. 2's.

One Deck Dungeon ships an update every 6 weeks, Paperback Vol. 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | One Deck Dungeon | Paperback Vol. 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-deck-dungeon/id1380151253/reviews)** | [3.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperback-vol-2/id1621816877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 26.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | #118 |
| Size | 441 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.7** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Handelabra Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371135968) | [Fowers Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131388980) |

## What reviewers say

### One Deck Dungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-deck-dungeon/id1380151253)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Card, #123 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phoenix's Den | $0.99 | one-time |
| Caliana | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fanatic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Witch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cinder Plains | $0.99 | one-time |
| Abyssal Depths | $6.99 | one-time |
| Forest of Shadows | $9.99 | one-time |
| Relics of the Forge | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Russian language support
- French language translation
- Spanish language translation
- Korean language support
- Cloud save synchronization across devices


### Paperback Vol. 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperback-vol-2/id1621816877)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This is a novel deck-building game where players craft words to create clever combos and become bestselling authors. It features new cards, modes, art, and advanced AI for challenging gameplay or cooperative play with friends.

**Highlights:** Deck-building word game mechanics, New cards and abilities, Cooperative mode with friends or AI, Advanced AI opponents, New art and interface, Mini-expansions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game concept
- 👍 Fun deckbuilding twist
- 👍 Enjoyable solo play
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Well-done adaptation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Game freezes often
- 🐛 Unplayable after updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent dictionary

**Reported bugs**

- App is buggy
- Cards not working as expected
- Points miscalculated
- Words not in dictionary
- AI uses invalid words

**Requested features**

- Option to use original fonts/graphics
- Full rules explanation
- Card collection feature
- Option to have all cards available


## Frequently asked questions

### Is One Deck Dungeon free?

One Deck Dungeon costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Paperback Vol. 2 free?

Paperback Vol. 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, One Deck Dungeon or Paperback Vol. 2?

One Deck Dungeon is rated higher. One Deck Dungeon averages 4.3 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Paperback Vol. 2 averages 3.5 from 48 ratings.

### Do One Deck Dungeon or Paperback Vol. 2 have ads?

Neither One Deck Dungeon nor Paperback Vol. 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, One Deck Dungeon or Paperback Vol. 2?

One Deck Dungeon ships an update every 6 weeks, and Paperback Vol. 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, One Deck Dungeon was updated on October 26, 2026 and Paperback Vol. 2 on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, One Deck Dungeon or Paperback Vol. 2?

One Deck Dungeon currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and Paperback Vol. 2 at #118. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*