Comparison

Pal Pad vs Deck Builder for Union Arena

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

Deck Builder for Union Arena

This fan-made companion app helps you build, manage, and share decks for the Union Arena TCG. It features a comprehensive card database, TCGPlayer value integration, and the ability to buy cards directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Extensive card database
  • Deck building and management
  • Card scanning for collection
  • Community deck sharing
  • TCGPlayer value integration
  • Offline collection access
Features
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Note: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the official Union Arena game publishers or Bandai Card Games. It is a fan-made companion app designed to enhance your gaming experience. Deck Builder for Union Arena: Your Ultimate Union Arena TCG Companion and official partner of TCGPlayer! See the TCGPlayer value of any card, deck, or collection. Buy any card or deck, including net decks, right from the app. Dive into the world of Union Arena with the most comprehensive deck-building and card management app available! Key Features: • Browse and search through an extensive card database • Build and manage your decks with ease • Scan your physical cards to quickly add them to your collection • Share your decks and discover new strategies from the community • High-quality card images for an immersive experience • Offline access to your entire collection Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Union Arena Decks is your go-to tool for mastering the game. With our intuitive interface, you can effortlessly create, edit, and analyze your decks to gain the competitive edge. Exclusive Pro Features: • Ad-free experience • Advanced deck analysis tools • Priority support Stay ahead of the competition with real-time updates on new card releases and meta shifts. Our app syncs across devices, ensuring your collection is always up-to-date and accessible. Join thousands of Union Arena enthusiasts and take your game to the next level. Download Union Arena Decks now and unleash your strategic potential! Terms of Service: https://unionarenadecks.com/markdown-page?page=terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://unionarenadecks.com/markdown-page?page=privacy-policy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pal Pad4 screens
Deck Builder for Union Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Deck Builder for Union Arena at 4.5 against Pal Pad's 3.0. Deck Builder for Union Arena also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 33%). Pal Pad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Pal Pad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Deck Builder for Union Arena sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deck Builder for Union Arena holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pal Pad's written reviews are positive against 64% of Deck Builder for Union Arena's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pal Pad ships an update daily, Deck Builder for Union Arena weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pal Pad versus Deck Builder for Union Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPal PadDeck Builder for Union Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (24 ratings)4.5 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2444 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB80 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJared GrimesNicholas Martin Geil

Customer experience

Pal Pad

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

Deck Builder for Union Arena

All ratings44 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pal Pad

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

Deck Builder for Union Arena

Subscriptions1
  • Union Arena Pro$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove All Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Pal Pad free?
Pal Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deck Builder for Union Arena free?
Deck Builder for Union Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pal Pad or Deck Builder for Union Arena?
Deck Builder for Union Arena is rated higher. Pal Pad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Deck Builder for Union Arena averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.
Do Pal Pad or Deck Builder for Union Arena have ads?
Deck Builder for Union Arena shows ads; Pal Pad does not.
Which is updated more often, Pal Pad or Deck Builder for Union Arena?
Pal Pad ships an update daily, and Deck Builder for Union Arena weekly. Most recently, Pal Pad was updated on October 6, 2026 and Deck Builder for Union Arena on October 16, 2026.

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