Comparison

Cartographers vs Quest Phase

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • Map reclaimed northern lands
  • Fulfill royal edicts
  • Outmaneuver rival outposts
  • Tactical flip & write gameplay
  • Multiple game modes
  • Global weekly highscorelists
  • Collect achievements
Features
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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!

About

Quest Phase

This tool simplifies managing the quest phase for the Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. It helps players track progress and organize their game sessions.

Highlights
  • Quest phase management
  • LotRLCG specific
  • Progress tracking
  • Session organization
Features
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A simple tool for managing the quest phase of the LotRLCG by FFG.

Screenshots

Cartographers4 screens
Quest Phase1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quest Phase at 100% against Cartographers's 36%. Quest Phase also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Cartographers's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 2) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On 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

Quest Phase is free to download; Cartographers costs $3.99 up front. Cartographers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Quest Phase asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quest Phase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cartographers has 113 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Cartographers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quest Phase's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cartographers ships an update every 3 months, Quest Phase daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Cartographers versus Quest Phase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCartographersQuest Phase
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (113 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBrettspielWeltCharles Butler

Customer experience

Cartographers

All ratings113 ratings
Positive52.2%
Neutral15.9%
Negative31.9%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral19.6%
Negative44.2%

Quest Phase

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Quest Phase

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cartographers

One-time1
  • Cartographers Heroes$1.99
None

Quest Phase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cartographers free?
Cartographers costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Quest Phase free?
Quest Phase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cartographers or Quest Phase?
Quest Phase is rated higher. Cartographers averages 3.3 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Quest Phase averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Cartographers or Quest Phase have ads?
Neither Cartographers nor Quest Phase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cartographers or Quest Phase?
Cartographers ships an update every 3 months, and Quest Phase daily. Most recently, Cartographers was updated on October 17, 2026 and Quest Phase on September 9, 2026.

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