Gloomhaven Utility vs S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gloomhaven Utility
This app helps players of a popular board game track character progress and calculate card enhancement costs. It supports multiple editions and community campaigns, with data backup and restore functionality.
- Character sheet progress tracking
- Card enhancement cost calculator
- Support for multiple game editions
- Data backup and restore
- Community campaign support
Read full descriptionHide full description
Track your progress on the character sheet or easily figure out the cost of a card enhancement. The enhancement calculator provides details on each fee, as well as a handy list of all available enhancements. Includes support for Gloomhaven, Gloomhaven 2nd Edition, Jaws of the Lion, Frosthaven, Mercenary Packs, and the community created campaign, Crimson Scales with Trail of Ashes. Backup and Restore your data so you don't lose it across devices.
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
Enhance your card game strategy with a comprehensive database of cards, detailed descriptions, and powerful deck-building tools. Discover characters, filter by attributes, and craft your ultimate deck for epic battles.
- Comprehensive card database
- Deck building tools
- Detailed card descriptions
- Card filtering and search
- Gameplay strategies
Read full descriptionHide full description
Dive into an epic galaxy of strategy and battles with the ultimate companion app for fans of the SW: Unlimited Card Game. Whether you're a seasoned tactician or just embarking on your card-battling adventure, this app is designed to elevate your gaming experience and provide you with essential tools. Access a comprehensive database dedicated to the SW: Unlimited Card Game, offering a wealth of card information, deck-building resources, and gameplay strategies. Create your very own powerful decks. Delve into a diverse array of characters and creatures within the game. Filter and search cards by various attributes, aspects, or creators to find the perfect addition to your deck. Detailed card descriptions provide insights into unique abilities and strategies. Note: This app serves as an unofficial companion tool for enthusiasts of the SW: Unlimited Card Game, providing valuable resources and insights to enhance your gaming experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gloomhaven Utility at 100% against S.W.U. DeckbuildeR's 60%. Gloomhaven Utility also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). S.W.U. DeckbuildeR's advantage is ratings volume (375 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. S.W.U. DeckbuildeR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Gloomhaven Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gloomhaven Utility holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S.W.U. DeckbuildeR has 375 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Gloomhaven Utility's written reviews are positive against 60% of S.W.U. DeckbuildeR's.
Gloomhaven Utility ships an update monthly, S.W.U. DeckbuildeR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gloomhaven Utility | S.W.U. DeckbuildeR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | 4.5 (375 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 59.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 375 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garrison Siberry | Vadym Pavlov |
Customer experience
Gloomhaven Utility
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
Bugs and requests
Gloomhaven Utility
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
Reported bugs
5 issues- Decks disappearing after updates
- Inability to remove cards from decks
- Incorrect card information (e.g. cost, type)
- Deck building UI elements not visible
- Crashes and freezes when using the app
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to scan cards via photos
- Implement collection tracking and valuation
- Improve deck building experience
- Add support for new card sets in a timely manner
- Provide backup/restore functionality
In-app purchases
Gloomhaven Utility
No in-app purchases
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
- Monthly Small Tip$0.991 Month
- Monthly Nice Tip$2.991 Month
- Monthly Insane Tip$5.991 Month
- Small Tip$0.99
- Nice Tip$2.99
- Insane Tip$5.99
Questions
Is Gloomhaven Utility free?
Is S.W.U. DeckbuildeR free?
Which has better reviews, Gloomhaven Utility or S.W.U. DeckbuildeR?
Do Gloomhaven Utility or S.W.U. DeckbuildeR have ads?
Which is updated more often, Gloomhaven Utility or S.W.U. DeckbuildeR?
Other comparisons
