Comparison

MC Builder vs Rings DeckbuildeR

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

Head to head
About

MC Builder

This app helps players manage their card game collections. It allows users to browse available cards, build and share custom decks, and import decks from external sources.

Highlights
  • Browse available cards and packs
  • Assemble custom decks
  • Choose hero and aspect
  • Share decks
  • Import decks from MarvelCDB
Features
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Having trouble remembering what comes in a card pack? Looking for a reference to check card text? Need help building a deck and seeing available cards? Let the MC Deck Builder app help! - Browse available cards and pack (through most recent official US release) - Assemble a deck; choose your hero, aspect, and get going - Share decks - Import decks from MarvelCDB

About

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.

Highlights
  • Access RingsDB database
  • Explore popular deck lists
  • Filter heroes and allies
  • Search player and encounter cards
  • Detailed card information
  • Offline card database access
Features
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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/

Screenshots

MC Builder4 screens
Rings DeckbuildeR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MC Builder at none against Rings DeckbuildeR's 6. MC Builder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). Rings DeckbuildeR's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Rings DeckbuildeR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MC Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MC Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rings DeckbuildeR has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MC Builder ships an update every 2 months, Rings DeckbuildeR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MC Builder versus Rings DeckbuildeR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMC BuilderRings DeckbuildeR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings139 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan DonnellyVadym Pavlov

Customer experience

MC Builder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rings DeckbuildeR

All ratings39 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MC Builder

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Rings DeckbuildeR

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Small Tip$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Nice Tip$2.992 Months
  • Monthly Insane Tip$5.991 Month
One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Nice Tip$2.99
  • Insane Tip$5.99

Questions

Is MC Builder free?
MC Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rings DeckbuildeR free?
Rings DeckbuildeR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MC Builder or Rings DeckbuildeR?
MC Builder is rated higher. MC Builder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rings DeckbuildeR averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.
Do MC Builder or Rings DeckbuildeR have ads?
Neither MC Builder nor Rings DeckbuildeR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MC Builder or Rings DeckbuildeR?
MC Builder ships an update every 2 months, and Rings DeckbuildeR every 2 weeks. Most recently, MC Builder was updated on October 3, 2026 and Rings DeckbuildeR on October 5, 2026.

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