# Spirit Guide vs Rings DeckbuildeR

Spirit Guide and Rings DeckbuildeR both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Spirit Guide's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rings DeckbuildeR's. Spirit Guide also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (144 vs 39). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spirit Guide sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Rings DeckbuildeR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Spirit Guide against 4.8 for Rings DeckbuildeR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 144 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Spirit Guide's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rings DeckbuildeR's.

Spirit Guide ships an update every 5 days, Rings DeckbuildeR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spirit Guide | Rings DeckbuildeR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-guide/id1452929632/reviews) | **[4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rings-deckbuilder/id6446255808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **144** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nerd Room Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448288726) | [Vadym Pavlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137593885) |

## What reviewers say

### Spirit Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-guide/id1452929632)

This app enhances the board game experience by tracking game elements, providing information on spirits and adversaries, and managing game logs. It offers features like a setup guide, randomizer, and scoring calculator, with cloud backup for game logs.

**Highlights:** Energy/Element Trackers, Spirit, Scenario, Adversary Info, Achievement Tracker, Win/Loss Tracking, Setup Guide, Randomizer, Game Log with Cloud Backup

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Contribution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Good Contribution | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jagged Earth DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| Horizons of Spirit Island DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nature Incarnate DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| Great Contribution | $4.99 | one-time |


### Rings DeckbuildeR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rings-deckbuilder/id6446255808)

This app is a companion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game, offering access to a comprehensive database of decks, cards, and player strategies. Explore popular deck lists, filter heroes and allies, and search for specific cards with detailed information. Enjoy offline access to your card database for planning adventures anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Access RingsDB database, Explore popular deck lists, Filter heroes and allies, Search player and encounter cards, Detailed card information, Offline card database access

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Small Tip | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Nice Tip | $2.99 | per 2 months |
| Monthly Insane Tip | $5.99 | per month |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Insane Tip | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spirit Guide free?

Spirit Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rings DeckbuildeR free?

Rings DeckbuildeR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spirit Guide or Rings DeckbuildeR?

Rings DeckbuildeR is rated higher. Spirit Guide averages 4.7 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while Rings DeckbuildeR averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.

### Do Spirit Guide or Rings DeckbuildeR have ads?

Neither Spirit Guide nor Rings DeckbuildeR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spirit Guide or Rings DeckbuildeR?

Spirit Guide ships an update every 5 days, and Rings DeckbuildeR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spirit Guide was updated on October 15, 2026 and Rings DeckbuildeR on October 5, 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.*