# Deck 'Em! vs Idle Chest

The clearest difference is ads: Deck 'Em! at none against Idle Chest's shown. Deck 'Em! also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (4K vs 109). Idle Chest's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 69%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deck 'Em! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Chest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Deck 'Em! against 4.5 for Idle Chest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deck 'Em! has 4K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Deck 'Em!'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Idle Chest's.

Deck 'Em! ships an update every 5 days, Idle Chest every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deck 'Em! | Idle Chest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deck-em/id1387588220/reviews)** | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 278 MB | 192 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) | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) |

## 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


### Idle Chest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975)

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure where every click earns rewards. Upgrade your skills, collect and enhance equipment, and unlock unique abilities. Discover the secrets of this world through engaging gameplay and an addictive incremental experience.

**Highlights:** Open various chests, Loot and upgrade equipment, Buy skill upgrades, Unlock unique skills, Discover game story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Underwater Background Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Chests Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Acolytes Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Complete Skins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun short idle clicker
- 👍 Consistent theme
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 👍 Minimalistic but rewarding grind
- 💰 Non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game breaking bug with 'Chosen One' minion
- 🔍 Difficult to compare tap damage to acolyte damage
- 🔍 Some explanations could be improved
- 🔍 Slightly linear progression

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets or reverts
- Minions not working after equipping 'Chosen One'

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better UI for comparing damage sources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deck 'Em! free?

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

### Is Idle Chest free?

Idle Chest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Deck 'Em! or Idle Chest?

Deck 'Em! is rated higher. Deck 'Em! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Idle Chest averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do Deck 'Em! or Idle Chest have ads?

Idle Chest shows ads; Deck 'Em! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deck 'Em! or Idle Chest?

Deck 'Em! ships an update every 5 days, and Idle Chest every 10 days. Most recently, Deck 'Em! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Idle Chest on October 19, 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.*