# Deck 'Em! vs Golf Odyssey 2

The clearest difference is ads: Deck 'Em! at none against Golf Odyssey 2's shown. Deck 'Em! also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Golf Odyssey 2's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (85% vs 69%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deck 'Em! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Golf Odyssey 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Golf Odyssey 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Deck 'Em!'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Golf Odyssey 2's.

Deck 'Em! ships an update every 5 days, Golf Odyssey 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deck 'Em! | Golf Odyssey 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deck-em/id1387588220/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-odyssey-2/id6443814003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 278 MB | 440 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Ruben Pecellin](https://appshunter.io/developer/403965456) |

## What reviewers say

### Deck 'Em!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deck-em/id1387588220)

Experience a unique boxing card game where you strategize to survive twelve rounds against the champion. With simplified gameplay and intuitive controls, each fight offers a new challenge. Enjoy endless replayability with stunning art, all for free.

**Highlights:** Solitaire-style boxing gameplay, Survive twelve rounds, Strategic card play, Endlessly replayable, Incredible art, Simplified gameplay, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightweight | Free | one-time |
| Middleweight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heavyweight | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game mechanics
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Smooth animations and visuals
- 🚀 Simple to learn, challenging to master

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🤔 Lack of progression or content beyond fighting the champ
- 🤔 Money earned has limited use
- 🤔 Blocking mechanics not fully explained

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard functionality not working as expected
- Occasional unwinnable games due to card draw

**Requested features**

- Career mode or progression system
- Ability to spend earned money on upgrades, new fighters, or customization
- More varied opponents and deck types
- Multiplayer or PvP mode
- Clearer tutorial and explanations of game mechanics


### Golf Odyssey 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-odyssey-2/id6443814003)

Experience a relaxing yet challenging golf game with beautiful pixel art and a laid-back soundtrack. Progress through new courses, rank up by completing challenges, and upgrade your player's skills. Enjoy a casual yet addictive golf experience with easy one-handed controls.

**Highlights:** Unlock new courses by holing out, Rank up through challenges, Upgrade player skills, Easy one-handed controls, 8-bit retro aesthetics, Relaxing soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art design
- 🎶 Calming soundtrack
- 💸 Non-intrusive ads
- 🛠️ Satisfying and challenging mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches with upgrade system
- 🛒 Lack of in-game shop or cosmetic options

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade system glitch causing lost coins
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Customization options for balls, trails, etc.
- Wind/physics system for added challenge
- Bring back daily challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deck 'Em! free?

Deck 'Em! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Golf Odyssey 2 free?

Golf Odyssey 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Deck 'Em! or Golf Odyssey 2?

Golf Odyssey 2 is rated higher. Deck 'Em! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Golf Odyssey 2 averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Deck 'Em! or Golf Odyssey 2 have ads?

Golf Odyssey 2 shows ads; Deck 'Em! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deck 'Em! or Golf Odyssey 2?

Deck 'Em! ships an update every 5 days, and Golf Odyssey 2 weekly. Most recently, Deck 'Em! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Golf Odyssey 2 on October 24, 2026.

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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.*