Cartographers vs Rings DeckbuildeR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cartographers
Become a royal cartographer tasked with mapping newly reclaimed lands for the Kingdom of Nalos. Fulfill royal edicts, strategically draw your territory, and outmaneuver rival outposts to gain the most reputation. Experience this tactical flip & write game digitally with multiple modes and global leaderboards.
- Map reclaimed northern lands
- Fulfill royal edicts
- Outmaneuver rival outposts
- Tactical flip & write gameplay
- Multiple game modes
- Global weekly highscorelists
- Collect achievements
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The official Flip & Write companion to the board game hit! Step into the shoes of a royal cartographer and surveyor commissioned by Queen Gimnax. Your mission: explore, stake out, and immortalize the wild northern lands on parchment. In this strategic card game, you decide how to shape your territory—but beware: you are not alone in the wilderness! An Epic Adventure in the Roll Player Universe Cartographers brings the fascinating mechanics of the modern board game directly to your smartphone. Experience the tactical Flip & Write principle that has thrilled critics and fans worldwide and was nominated for the prestigious Kennerspiel des Jahres (Connoisseur Game of the Year) in 2020. Strategy Through Ever-Changing Decrees At the heart of this board game are four royal decrees. These are recombined in every match, making each game a unique puzzle. You must constantly adapt your strategy to squeeze the maximum score out of your lands: Diverse Scoring: Earn fame through the Gloomy Wood by skillfully enclosing forest patches, or use the Golden Granary to place farm fields on valuable ruins. Tactical Placement: In the Magician's Valley, score points by placing water and farmland near mighty mountains. Every hamlet and settlement must be cleverly planned to meet the Queen’s shifting demands. Seasonal Cycle: Priorities change through Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Only those who plan ahead will be named Master Cartographer at the end of the year. The Gameplay is Simple Flip: Each round, a new card is revealed, showing you landscapes and shapes. Write: Skillfully place these areas on your map. Use the space optimally to fulfill the conditions of the decrees. Score: Collect valuable reputation points, but watch out for monster ambushes! Monsters in the Borderlands A cartographer must be brave! The monsters never sleep. At regular intervals, you will encounter ambushes that thwart your plans. Monster fields will be discovered on your map—surround them quickly to minimize the damage to your reputation. Why You’ll Love "Cartographers": Official Adaptation: The faithful digital version of the popular board game by Thunderworks Games. Weekly Challenges: Compete with players from all over the world in global highscore lists. A new scenario awaits you every week! Three Game Modes: Choose between different difficulty levels and randomness factors—from relaxed puzzling to hardcore strategy. Achievements & Ranks: Collect achievements and rise from apprentice to legendary Royal Cartographer. Solo Fun & Competition: Perfect for a quick round in between or a deep strategic experience. Awards for the Original: 2020 – Kennerspiel des Jahres Nominee 2019 – Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game Nominee 2019 – Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee 2019 – Cardboard Republic Socializer Laurel Nominee Are you ready to expand the borders of the realm? Grab your quill, draw your cards, and master the ultimate Flip & Write adventure. Whether you're a fan of board games, logic puzzles, or fantasy strategy, Cartographers offers tactical depth right in your pocket. Download the official app now and begin your journey through the northern lands!
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.
- Access RingsDB database
- Explore popular deck lists
- Filter heroes and allies
- Search player and encounter cards
- Detailed card information
- Offline card database access
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Rings DeckbuildeR at Free against Cartographers's $3.99. Rings DeckbuildeR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Cartographers's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). 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
Rings DeckbuildeR is free to download; Cartographers costs $3.99 up front. Cartographers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.
Rings DeckbuildeR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 41 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Cartographers'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.
Cartographers ships an update every 3 months, Rings DeckbuildeR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cartographers | Rings DeckbuildeR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (120 ratings) | 4.8 (41 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 120 — better | 41 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #103 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BrettspielWelt | Vadym Pavlov |
Customer experience
Cartographers
Rings DeckbuildeR
Bugs and requests
Cartographers
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game freezes and crashes
- Incorrect tile placement and scoring
- Inconsistent save/resume functionality
- Registration and login problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add online/local multiplayer modes
- Implement undo/rollback functionality
- Improve tutorial and in-game help
- Add support for expansions and new maps
Rings DeckbuildeR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cartographers
- Cartographers Heroes$1.99
Rings DeckbuildeR
- Monthly Small Tip$0.991 Month
- Monthly Nice Tip$2.992 Months
- Monthly Insane Tip$5.991 Month
- Small Tip$0.99
- Nice Tip$2.99
- Insane Tip$5.99
Questions
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