# MARVEL SNAP vs Maker Deck

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maker Deck at none against MARVEL SNAP's 49. Maker Deck also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). MARVEL SNAP's advantage is chart position (#46 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MARVEL SNAP sells 36 one-off in-app purchases. Maker Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

MARVEL SNAP ships an update every 2 weeks, Maker Deck every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MARVEL SNAP | Maker Deck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-snap-hero-card-game/id1592081003/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 340 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Second Dinner Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582811540) | [Matthew Mannix](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778840245) |

## What reviewers say

### MARVEL SNAP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-snap-hero-card-game/id1592081003)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Card, #52 Top Grossing · Strategy, #139 Top Free · Strategy, #151 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Build a deck of Marvel heroes and villains to outsmart opponents in fast-paced, 3-minute card battles. Utilize a unique "SNAP" mechanic to double stakes and rewards. Collect hundreds of character variants and explore diverse locations across the multiverse.

**Highlights:** 3-minute card games, Unique "SNAP" mechanic, Deck building and card collection, Cross-platform play, Weekly updates with new content, Diverse Marvel locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BundleNovember2023Mystery4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Step Up Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold 300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle0499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Step Up Bundle 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| My Own Worst Venom-y | $4.99 | one-time |
| BundleNovember2023PeachWidow | $9.99 | one-time |
| BundleDecemberNaughty | $9.99 | one-time |
| BundleJanuary2024Bubblegum | $9.99 | one-time |
| BundleMarch2024Mystery3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| BundleApril2024Mystery1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 700 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle0999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Second SNAP Anniversary | $9.99 | one-time |
| Scary Monsters& Nice Symbiotes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Step Up Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Mystery Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| BundleApril2024Sinister | $14.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pass Plus | $14.99 | one-time |
| Caught Red-Handed | $14.99 | one-time |
| Surf's Up! | $14.99 | one-time |
| World Wide Web | $14.99 | one-time |
| Enchanted Errands | $14.99 | one-time |
| Quantum Dadynamics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Festival of Lights | $19.99 | one-time |
| BundleNovember2023Thanksgiving | $19.99 | one-time |
| BundleDecember2023Mystery3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold 1450 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pass Super | $19.99 | one-time |
| See You Space Cowboy | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3850 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold 8000 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎨 Fantastic art and animations
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model
- 🤖 Unique strategic depth
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Frustrating RNG elements
- 🔒 Predatory monetization
- 🕰️ Slow card acquisition
- 🤖 Matchmaking issues
- 🐛 Bugs and technical problems

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and connection issues
- Deck editing and card upgrade bugs
- Inconsistent card effects and interactions

**Requested features**

- Ability to play against friends
- More game modes beyond ranked
- Improved card collection progression
- Better balance and fewer overpowered cards


### Maker Deck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maker-deck/id6813142298)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MARVEL SNAP free?

MARVEL SNAP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Maker Deck free?

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

### Do MARVEL SNAP or Maker Deck have ads?

Neither MARVEL SNAP nor Maker Deck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MARVEL SNAP or Maker Deck?

MARVEL SNAP ships an update every 2 weeks, and Maker Deck every 2 days. Most recently, MARVEL SNAP was updated on October 18, 2026 and Maker Deck on October 10, 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.*