Comparison

Dominion vs Thumbsi

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

Head to head
About

Dominion

Build a powerful deck to expand your kingdom and earn victory points in this acclaimed deck-building strategy game. Explore vast card combinations, compete against AI or other players online, and enjoy endless replayability with numerous expansions.

Highlights
  • Deck-building mechanics
  • Kingdom expansion
  • AI opponent
  • Online multiplayer
  • Daily puzzles
  • Cross-platform play
  • Expansion packs
Currently charting
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Expand a small kingdom to a mighty Dominion! Play the Spiel des Jahres winner beloved by millions of boardgame hobbyists around the world. This is the officially licensed implementation. REIGNING DECKBUILDER Discover the game that defined a genre, Dominion was first to popularize deck-building and remains a staple of tabletop. GROW YOUR KINGDOM Collect as many Victory Points as you can by building a powerful deck. Your deck starts out a small sad set of Estates and Coppers, but you hope that by the end of the game it will be brimming with Gold, Provinces, and the inhabitants and structures of your kingdom. BUILD YOUR ENGINE Choose wisely among the 10 cards available in the tableau to create the strongest combos to dominate your opponent. COLLECT ALL EXPANSIONS Make your games more exciting with additional cards and rules from up to 15 expansions including the recent Plunder expansion! NEAR INFINITE VARIETY Over one hundred thirty-two septillion possible Kingdom combinations, 500+ cards, 15 and counting expansions, and ongoing promo packs make Dominion one of the most extensive and replayable boardgames in the hobby. COMPETE WITH THE COMPUTER Sharpen your skills with solitaire style solo play against a robust AI, with four levels of difficulty. Our innovative AI learns through self-play. Earn Achievements and win in Recommended Sets against each AI level. PLAY FRIENDS OR STRANGERS Play with up to 6 players online through your device or pass and play among your friends. Join ranked or unranked matchmaking, with realtime and asynchronous modes. Set up a private table for a family game, challenge a stranger in the lobby, or invite a friend! DAILY PUZZLE A daily ritual to relax with over a cup of coffee. Try the Daily Dominion, a free puzzle level available to players around the world. Practice your strategy to keep up a winning streak and climb the leaderboard. CROSS-PLATFORM PLAY Play from any supported device, whenever you want, after verifying your email in-game. Join games with opponents on platforms other than your own. JOIN THE COMMUNITY With an active Discord and online community, make new friends or challenge new people to a game. Export and share kingdoms and game summaries to compare strategies. FREE TO PLAY Download the game that started it all for free! The base set of Dominion is available at no charge. Try the rotation of expansion cards in the Daily at no cost once per day. Jump into a lobby game with expansions enabled to try before you buy. Only the host needs to own the expansions. INTRODUCTION TO TABLETOP Learn the ropes in this easy to pick-up, hard to master title. Play one of the most highly regarded strategy tabletop games of all time through our simple tutorial. The core loop is easy to follow, but offers a wealth of strategy to explore. • 1 - 6 player support • Five-hundred plus cards • Solo play against 4 AI difficulties • Async & real-time multiplayer • Ranked & unranked matchmaking • Lobby & Private game tables • Cross platform multiplayer • Cross platform purchases • Daily challenge • Challenging AI that learns through self-play • Recommended Sets • Customize, save & share Kingdoms • Achievements, Stats & Leaderboards • Pass & Play mode • Automated score-keeping & hints • Smart-play options to streamline gameplay • Jumbo mode for readability on phones • Turbo mode to zoom through games quickly • Tutorial & Rules • 4 languages: English, Japanese, German, French • 15+ expansions plus three promo packs

About

Thumbsi

This app offers a high-energy, fast-paced alternative to traditional trivia games. It features multiple-choice questions, unique game modes like Thumb Race and Bubble Bonus, and a team play option where the lowest score wins.

Highlights
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Thumb Race mode
  • Bubble Bonus rounds
  • Team play
  • Low score wins gameplay
  • High-energy gameplay
Features
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Thumbsi - The Ultimate Anti-Trivia Experience! Tired of traditional pub trivia that’s intimidating and tedious? Thumbsi is here to revolutionize your trivia experience! Welcome to the world of anti-trivia, where the fun never stops, and the energy is always high! Why You’ll Love Thumbsi: Multiple-Choice Madness: Say goodbye to extensive knowledge requirements and hello to fast-paced, multiple-choice questions. The quicker you answer, the higher your score! Thumb Race: Get ready to race against the clock and your friends in the exhilarating Thumb Race. Tap on your chosen category to make it jump faster. The category with the most taps wins, and the question for that round will be from the winning category. It’s a thrilling blend of speed and strategy! Bubble Bonus: Pop your way to the top with the Bubble Bonus round! Pop bubbles to eliminate categories, and the last one standing determines your bonus question. Can you strategically pop your way to victory? Team Play: Thumbsi is all about collaboration and camaraderie. Play in teams to combine your knowledge and strategy. Together, you can achieve more and have a blast while doing it! Low Score Wins: In a twist on traditional gameplay, the team with the lower score wins! This unique feature adds a layer of strategy and excitement, making every game unpredictable and fun. High-Energy Gameplay: Thumbsi isn’t just another trivia game; it’s a loud, high-energy, and engaging alternative that will keep you on your toes and your thumbs racing. What Makes Thumbsi Unique: Exciting Alternative: Unlike regular trivia games, Thumbsi focuses on speed and excitement, making it perfect for everyone, regardless of their trivia prowess. Fun and Engaging: With dynamic features and an upbeat atmosphere, Thumbsi ensures every game is a thrilling adventure. Ready to join the anti-trivia revolution? Download Thumbsi now and experience trivia like never before!

Screenshots

Dominion2 screens
Thumbsi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dominion at 4.9 against Thumbsi's 3.4. Dominion also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Thumbsi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dominion sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Thumbsi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dominion holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dominion has 4.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Dominion's written reviews are positive against 67% of Thumbsi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dominion ships an update every 5 days, Thumbsi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Dominion versus Thumbsi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDominionThumbsi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.7K ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size423 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTemple Gates Games LLCASAP ENTERTAINMENT INC

Customer experience

Dominion

All ratings4,729 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews355 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral12.4%
Negative19.2%

Thumbsi

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Dominion

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Possession card not working correctly
  • Victory points not displayed properly
  • Inability to rejoin games after server disconnects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to select specific card sets for randomized games
  • Option to complete games against AI when opponents forfeit
  • More detailed game statistics and player history tracking
  • Improved matchmaking filters for online play
  • Shareable in-app purchases for family members

Thumbsi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Dominion

One-time17
  • Alchemy$4.99
  • Intrigue$4.99
  • Cornucopia$4.99
Show 14 more
  • Guilds$4.99
  • Seaside$9.99
  • Renaissance$9.99
  • Menagerie$9.99
  • Prosperity$9.99
  • Dark Ages$9.99
  • Adventures$9.99
  • Empires$9.99
  • Plunder$9.99
  • Nocturne$9.99
  • Rising Sun$9.99
  • Hinterlands$9.99
  • Launch Bundle$99.99
  • Expansion Bundle$109.99
None

Thumbsi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dominion free?
Dominion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thumbsi free?
Thumbsi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dominion or Thumbsi?
Dominion is rated higher. Dominion averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Thumbsi averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Dominion or Thumbsi have ads?
Neither Dominion nor Thumbsi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dominion or Thumbsi?
Dominion ships an update every 5 days, and Thumbsi fortnightly. Most recently, Dominion was updated on October 21, 2026 and Thumbsi on October 11, 2026.

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