# Unmatched vs Gudnak Deck Builder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gudnak Deck Builder at 100% against Unmatched's 48%. Gudnak Deck Builder also leads on price (Free vs $10.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Unmatched's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 4) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Gudnak Deck Builder is free to download; Unmatched costs $10.99 up front. Unmatched sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Gudnak Deck Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gudnak Deck Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unmatched has 163 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Unmatched's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gudnak Deck Builder's.

Unmatched ships an update every 3 weeks, Gudnak Deck Builder every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unmatched | Gudnak Deck Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-digital-edition/id1573747138/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gudnak-deck-builder/id6738632580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 528 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) | [Peter Davids](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605500148) |

## What reviewers say

### Unmatched

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-digital-edition/id1573747138)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Board, #101 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in tactical card-driven battles between iconic characters from myth, history, and fiction. Command unique heroes and their sidekicks, utilizing distinct card decks and abilities to outmaneuver and defeat your opponents. Enjoy quick, strategic duels with deep replayability.

**Highlights:** Asymmetric hero abilities, Unique card decks per hero, Tactical maneuver and attack actions, Multiple AI difficulty levels, Online multiplayer (synchronous/asynchronous), Stunning artwork, In-game tutorial and rulebook

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map - Yukon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Soho | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Heorot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Baskerville Manor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Bigfoot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Dracula | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Invisible Man | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Jekyll & Hyde | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Robin Hood | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Sherlock Holmes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Little Red | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Beowulf | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Faithful digital adaptation of beloved board game
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 🎭 Unique character mechanics and gameplay depth
- ⚡ Smooth performance on iPad
- 🌐 Cross-platform play support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes during gameplay
- 🐛 Multiple game-breaking bugs affecting characters
- ❌ No local pass-and-play multiplayer mode
- 👥 Lack of active online player base
- 📝 Text too small to read comfortably

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during attacks and combat actions
- Game freezes between turns in online play
- Dracula character causes frequent crashes and loading loops
- Medusa's versatile attacks not working properly
- Alice frequently changes size incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Add local 2-player pass-and-play mode
- Release more character sets (Volume 2, Jurassic Park, Houdini & The Genie)
- Increase text size or add zoom feature for cards
- Add Russian language support
- Add Spanish language support


### Gudnak Deck Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gudnak-deck-builder/id6738632580)

A tactical card game set on a 3x3 grid. Players choose factions and heroes to siege opponent strongholds while defending their own. Features easy-to-learn rules with deep strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** 3x3 grid tactical gameplay, Faction and hero selection, Siege and defense mechanics, Easy to learn rules, Deep strategic depth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unmatched free?

Unmatched costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Gudnak Deck Builder free?

Gudnak Deck Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Unmatched or Gudnak Deck Builder?

Gudnak Deck Builder is rated higher. Unmatched averages 4.3 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Gudnak Deck Builder averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Unmatched or Gudnak Deck Builder have ads?

Neither Unmatched nor Gudnak Deck Builder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unmatched or Gudnak Deck Builder?

Unmatched ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gudnak Deck Builder every 2 days. Most recently, Unmatched was updated on October 27, 2026 and Gudnak Deck Builder on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*