Comparison

Aeon's End vs Rings DeckbuildeR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Aeon's End

Engage in a cooperative deck-building game where mages defend the last city against a relentless onslaught. Utilize unique mechanics like randomized turn order and no deck shuffling to strategize your way to victory. Protect Gravehold from the Nameless and ensure humanity's survival.

Highlights
  • Cooperative deck-building
  • Randomized turn order
  • No deck shuffling
  • Multiple win/loss conditions
  • Unique breach mages
  • Varied Nemesis opponents
Features
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Randomized turn order, no shuffling, and multiple win and loss conditions make this a deck-building experience like no other! “This is not the end of the world. That already happened. This is what is left: us, Gravehold, and the Nameless. For generations we have taken refuge in an ancient and haunted place. It has taken our mages an aeon to hone their craft, but they are ready... and they are lethal. The breaches, the very conduits through which the Nameless travel, have become our weapon.” - Yaleesa Rhykk, Gravehold survivor The situation is bleak. The final city - Gravehold - needs the power of the breach mages to hold back the Nameless. Join the fight, and maybe… just maybe, Gravehold will live to see another dawn. Aeon’s End is a deck-building game where 1-4 mages fight cooperatively to defeat a Nameless nemesis. You begin with a starting deck of 10 cards. Each turn you play gems to gain aether, buy new gems and relics, learn new spells, and increase your casting potential by opening breaches. You can also play relics to give yourself or your allies a boost. Then prep spells to your breaches to be ready to cast them on your next turn. What makes Aeon’s End unique is how it uses randomness. Unlike other deck-building games, you do not shuffle your deck when it runs out. The order in which you discard is preserved, so plan your discards carefully to set yourself up for later. At the start of each round, the turn order deck is shuffled to determine the order of play. Will the nemesis go twice in a row, pushing back the mages’ defense? Will the mages get 4 turns in a row to set up for the coming onslaught? It can be hard to know what’s coming next when you are deep in the melee! The breach mages of Aeon’s End are not just fighting for their own survival, but the survival of all of humanity. If the city of Gravehold is ever reduced to 0 life, the mages have lost and humanity is but a memory. Protect the city at all costs! * What is included * 8 Breach Mages: • Adelheim • Brama • Jian • Kadir • Lash • Mist • Phaedraxa • Xaxos Each Mage has a unique starting card and an ability that can be charged to use in the fight. For example, Kadir has a gem that heals any mage, and an ability to let any mage prep a lot of spells. Xaxos has a spell that reveals the top card of the turn order deck and an ability that helps allies charge their abilities. You build your deck with player cards from the market. 3 gems, 2 relics, and 4 spells allow you to grow your powers to hold back the nemesis. The market is constructed from 27 unique gems, relics, and spells. Either take a randomly generated market, or build the perfect one yourself during setup. 4 Nameless Nemeses: • Carapace Queen • Crooked Mask • Prince of Gluttons • Rageborne Each Nemesis plays differently with unique mechanics to keep even the most powerful breach mages on their toes. Rageborne lays on the damage in a frontal assault using its Strike Deck, whereas the Prince of Gluttons fights more of a war of attrition, devouring player cards from the market. Aside from their unique mechanics, the Nemesis deck is created before each game from a combination of basic and nemesis-specific cards. You may encounter the same Nemesis many times, but it will never attack you in exactly the same way twice. Expand your gameplay options with In App Purchase: • Promo Pack 1 includes mage Xae from One Deck Dungeon, along with 3 digital exclusive player cards and 3 basic nemesis cards. • The Nameless includes 2 nemeses, 1 mage, and 7 player cards. • The Depths includes 1 nemesis, 3 mages, and 8 player cards. • The New Age more than doubles the content in the core game, and introduces the Expedition system! The last of humanity need your protection! Pick up the mantle, focus your breaches, and beat back the Nameless - We’re all counting on you! Aeon's End is an officially licensed product of “Aeon's End” from Indie Boards and Cards and Action Phase Games.

About

Rings DeckbuildeR

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
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Rings DeckbuildeR is the ultimate companion app for fans of The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just beginning your journey through the rich and immersive world of Middle-earth, this app has everything you need to enhance your gaming experience. Access a vast amount of information from RingsDB, one of the most comprehensive databases for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. Discover and explore popular deck lists created by experienced players. Get inspired and learn new strategies to overcome the challenges of your quests. Explore a wide range of heroes and allies: filter by sphere, trait, or creator. Dive into detailed deck descriptions with comments from the creators and other users. Browse through a database of player cards, including hero cards, player cards, and encounter cards. Search for specific cards using filters such as card type, sphere, traits, keywords, and more. Get detailed information about each card, including its stats, abilities, and any errata or rulings. Enjoy offline access to your card database. Plan your adventures even when you're away from an internet connection. Note: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fantasy Flight Games or RingsDB. It serves as a companion tool for players of The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game, providing convenient access to deck-building resources and card information. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Aeon's End4 screens
Rings DeckbuildeR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aeon's End at 70% against Rings DeckbuildeR's 0%. Aeon's End also leads on chart position (#98 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.7 vs 16.0). Rings DeckbuildeR's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.2). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rings DeckbuildeR is free to download; Aeon's End costs $12.99 up front. Aeon's End sells 4 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rings DeckbuildeR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Aeon's End's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rings DeckbuildeR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aeon's End ships an update every 2 months, Rings DeckbuildeR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Aeon's End versus Rings DeckbuildeR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeon's EndRings DeckbuildeR
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (44 ratings)4.8 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#98 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.7 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size413 MB22 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHandelabra Studio LLCVadym Pavlov

Customer experience

Aeon's End

All ratings44 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative27.5%

Rings DeckbuildeR

All ratings39 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Aeon's End

One-time4
  • Promo Pack 1$0.99
  • The Nameless$2.49
  • The Depths$2.49
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  • The New Age$4.95
6 purchases

Rings DeckbuildeR

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Small Tip$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Nice Tip$2.992 Months
  • Monthly Insane Tip$5.991 Month
One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Nice Tip$2.99
  • Insane Tip$5.99

Questions

Is Aeon's End free?
Aeon's End costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Rings DeckbuildeR free?
Rings DeckbuildeR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aeon's End or Rings DeckbuildeR?
Rings DeckbuildeR is rated higher. Aeon's End averages 4.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Rings DeckbuildeR averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.
Do Aeon's End or Rings DeckbuildeR have ads?
Neither Aeon's End nor Rings DeckbuildeR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aeon's End or Rings DeckbuildeR?
Aeon's End ships an update every 2 months, and Rings DeckbuildeR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Aeon's End was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rings DeckbuildeR on September 18, 2026.

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