Comparison

Pal Pad vs YGODeck

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

Head to head
About

Pal Pad

Easily create, organize, and export custom decks for the Pokemon Trading Card Game. Features include a full-featured editor, filtering by format, and import/export options for popular platforms like Limitless and PTCGO.

Highlights
  • Full-featured deck editor
  • Card filtering by format
  • Banned card flagging
  • Limitless TCG import
  • PTCGO list import
  • Image export
  • Tournament list export
Features
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Make, save, and export decks for the Pokemon Trading Card Game! Pal Pad makes it extremely easy to organize all of your decks into one consolidated place, and allows seamless integration with all of your favorite import/export options. Stop typing all of your lists in Google Docs and accidentally bringing a 59 card deck to a cup and step up your deck list game with Pal Pad! Features: * FULL-FEATURED DECK EDITOR - Add/remove cards and format will automatically adjust to the cards you have. Cards you add can be filtered to show only the format of your deck, and banned cards are flagged for removal in all deck lists * FUTURE FORMAT * LIMITLESS + PTCGO IMPORT - Import a deck list from Limitless TCG from within the app. Browse Limitless by deck archetype and load the deck you want right into a new deck for saving or exporting. Of course, you can always import a good old fashioned PTCGO list. * IMAGE + PTCGO + TOURNAMENT EXPORT - Export a deck list through an image to share (only part of the Leaks Package) or through PTCGO list directly in the app. Never has it been easier to share your deck with friends. Or, once you're ready to bring that spice to your local tournament, use the tournament list export feature (also available in Leaks Package) to generate a tournament-ready list you can print out and turn in! Here’s what people have to say about Pal Pad: filthy busted broken insano app - Erik Arts You’re a wizard, take my money - Luke River Morsa YO THIS IS ACTUALLY INSANE - Rahul Reddy All card assets belong to The Pokemon Company International. All information shown in the Limitless Import view was compiled by Limitless TCG.

About

YGODeck

This app helps Yu-Gi-Oh! players build and test decks, practice combos, and manage their card collections. It features an advanced card database, import/export functionality for popular simulators, and tools for tracking life points and damage.

Highlights
  • Advanced deck building and editing
  • YDK/YDKE import and export
  • Manual playtesting and combo simulation
  • Card database with advanced search
  • Text-to-speech for card effects
  • Life point calculator and damage tools
Features
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YGODeck – THE ULTIMATE YU-GI-OH! DECK BUILDING COMPANION YGODeck is a powerful tool for Yu-Gi-Oh! players looking to build decks, practice hands, and prepare for every duel. Designed with competitive TCG/OCG duelists in mind, and intuitive enough for casual players, YGODeck helps you stay organized, test faster, and play smarter. KEY FEATURES: • ADVANCED DECK BUILDING & EDITING Create, edit, and manage decks effortlessly. Assign TCG/OCG banlists, organize your Main, Extra, and Side Decks, and stay prepared for any format. • YDK/YDKE IMPORT & EXPORT Move decks between platforms with ease. Compatible with YGOPro, EDOPro, Duelingbook, Dueling Nexus, and YGO Omega. • MANUAL PLAYTESTING Draw hands, simulate combos, and refine strategies in a controlled environment. Perfect for testing consistency or perfecting lines before a tournament. • CARD DATABASE WITH ADVANCED SEARCH Explore the entire Yu-Gi-Oh! card library with filters for type, attribute, level, archetype, ATK/DEF, and more. Bookmark your most-used cards for quick access. • TEXT-TO-SPEECH FOR CARD EFFECTS Listen to card effects read aloud—great for hands-free learning, accessibility, or reviewing long texts and rulings. • LIFE POINT CALCULATOR & DAMAGE TOOLS Track Life Points and calculate battle damage instantly. Focus on your plays while the app handles the math. • DICE ROLL & COIN TOSS UTILITIES Use built-in tools for cards that require random effects—no need for physical dice or coins. BUILT FOR EVERY DUELIST Whether you’re preparing for your next YCS or just testing a new rogue strategy, YGODeck is designed to support competitive grinders, casual deckbuilders, and everyone in between. YOUR ALL-IN-ONE YU-GI-OH! TOOLKIT YGODeck offers seamless integration with your dueling routine, letting you focus on what matters—refining your decks, learning your combos, and dominating the meta. DISCLAIMER: YGODeck is an unofficial fan app and is not affiliated with Konami, Studio Dice, Shueisha, or TV Tokyo. This application is licensed under the Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emilapps.com/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Pal Pad4 screens
YGODeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YGODeck at 100% against Pal Pad's 33%. YGODeck also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0). Pal Pad's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pal Pad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and YGODeck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YGODeck holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pal Pad's written reviews are positive against 100% of YGODeck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pal Pad ships an update daily, YGODeck every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pal Pad versus YGODeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPal PadYGODeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (24 ratings)4.7 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2435 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJared GrimesEmil Landron

Customer experience

Pal Pad

All ratings24 ratings
Positive45.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative45.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

YGODeck

All ratings35 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pal Pad

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Leaks Package$0.99
2 purchases

YGODeck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pal Pad free?
Pal Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YGODeck free?
YGODeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pal Pad or YGODeck?
YGODeck is rated higher. Pal Pad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while YGODeck averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.
Do Pal Pad or YGODeck have ads?
Neither Pal Pad nor YGODeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pal Pad or YGODeck?
Pal Pad ships an update daily, and YGODeck every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pal Pad was updated on November 3, 2026 and YGODeck on November 3, 2026.

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