Comparison

De Hortus vs WildDeck

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

Head to head
About

De Hortus

Features
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Walk through the Hortus Amsterdam and discover the stories behind our plant collection. Where does your houseplant originate from? How do we know nowadays how the plant kingdom is organised? Discover this and much more. With over 4000 plants from 7 different climates the Hortus Amsterdam is one of the oldest botanical Gardens in the centre of Amsterdam.

About

WildDeck

Features
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Discover the wildlife around you โ€” and turn every adventure into a game. Battle Arena transforms the outdoors into your personal wildlife playground. Use your phone's camera to identify real animals, insects, and birds, then watch them come to life as beautifully illustrated collectible cards. Whether you're walking through your local park or exploring a national reserve, every creature you find becomes part of your growing collection. Collect or Compete โ€” It's Up to You There's no single way to play. Some players love building the ultimate wildlife collection, hunting for rare and legendary species across every habitat. Others prefer assembling powerful battle decks and testing their cards against friends in head-to-head matchups. Do both, or focus on what you enjoy most. Get Outside and Explore Snap photos of real wildlife to identify species and earn unique cards Track your discoveries on an interactive world map Complete daily challenges and themed quests that get you moving Discover animals across categories โ€” Beasts, Flying, Earth, Mystic, Aqua, and Insect Build streaks by exploring consistently and earn bonus rewards Build Your Collection Hundreds of species to find, from common garden birds to legendary ocean predators Every card features rarity tiers โ€” Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary Browse themed collections like Ocean Titans, Jungle Legends, and Arctic Warriors Earn achievements as your collection grows Battle Friends Build custom battle decks from your discovered wildlife Challenge friends or climb the leaderboards Seasonal events with exclusive rewards and limited-time species A Community of Explorers Add friends and see what they've discovered nearby Join private groups and share sightings Compare collections and compete for top spots The world is full of incredible wildlife. Battle Arena gives you a reason to go find it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://wild-deck.com/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://wild-deck.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

De Hortus4 screens
WildDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: De Hortus at none against WildDeck's 10. De Hortus also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). WildDeck's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. WildDeck sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. De Hortus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

De Hortus ships an update every 5 months, WildDeck every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
De Hortus versus WildDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDe HortusWildDeck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size44 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGeralt PloegstraWildDeck Ltd

In-app purchases

None

De Hortus

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

WildDeck

Subscriptions2
  • WildDeck Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • WildDeck Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time8
  • Add 500 Coins$0.99
  • Add 1500 Coins$1.99
  • Add 500 Coins$5.99
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  • Add 15000 Coins$11.99
  • Buy 50,000 Coins$17.99
  • Buy 100,000 Coins$24.99
  • Buy 250,000 Coins$34.99
  • Buy 500,000 Coins$59.99

Questions

Is De Hortus free?
De Hortus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WildDeck free?
WildDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do De Hortus or WildDeck have ads?
Neither De Hortus nor WildDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, De Hortus or WildDeck?
De Hortus ships an update every 5 months, and WildDeck every 3 days. Most recently, De Hortus was updated on October 25, 2026 and WildDeck on October 31, 2026.

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