Comparison

Playgroup vs Warcrying

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

Head to head
About

Playgroup

Track life totals, damage, and game statistics for multiplayer card games. Syncs across devices and provides detailed performance analytics for decks and players on a companion website.

Highlights
  • Life counter for up to 6 players
  • Real-time game stats sync
  • Commander damage and poison counter tracking
  • Detailed deck performance analytics
  • Playgroup management and leaderboards
  • Intuitive swipe and tap UI
Features
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Please note: Only one person in your playgroup has to download and install the Playgroup life tracker app on a phone, tablet or run it on PC. The tracker app is exclusively used for tracking games. Stats will be available in real-time on the website for all participants (playgroup.gg). Ever wanted to know whether you are the best Commander player in your Playgroup? Whether that friend of yours really does take 10 minutes turns? Wondering what your average damage per game is for your favourite deck? You'll need to track life during your games anyway enhance your experience by using the Playgroup Life Counter App and get answers to all of the above questions and much more. Please note that the Playgroup app requires a Playgroup.gg account. Main Features: + The life counter is available on all platforms. + With Playgroup Device Sync you can all use your own device and keep the game stats synced automagically. + Supports up to 6 players + Don't just track wins and losses, but track how much damage has been done by which player and to which player, track turn duration and of course commander damage and poison counters. + Intuitive UI: By using a combination of swiping gestures (swipe towards the player that you want to damage) and tapping (tap for 1 life or hold for 10 life) tracking takes little effort. + Player profiles: each player loads up their personal player profile into the life counter easily via QR code. Select your deck from your deck list and start tracking! + Backgrounds: the life counter automatically sets your Commander as your background. Dashboard (https://playgroup.gg) Features: + Personalised stats: Get detailed statistics about your deck's performance. See the power level, win rate, elo rating, average kills per game, largest kill & win streaks and much more. + Playgroup management: create and manage playgroups, invite an unlimited number of friends. + Leaderboards: Get competitve, and rank against your playgroup members with the deck or player leaderboards. Playgroup is still under active development so be sure to drop by our Discord (https://discord.gg/wAG8aApDU5) and give your feedback and ideas for new features!

About

Warcrying

Enhance your tabletop battles with this companion app for Warcry enthusiasts. Features include an intuitive army builder, a random mission generator, custom mission selection, and game tracking to elevate your strategic planning and gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Army Builder
  • Random Mission Generator
  • Custom Mission Selection
  • Game Tracking
Features
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Introducing the ultimate Warcry Companion App, your go-to tool for enhancing your gaming experience! Prepare to take your tabletop battles to the next level with our innovative app designed specifically for Warcry enthusiasts, now featuring the groundbreaking Army Builder! Key Features: 1. **Army Builder**: Elevate your strategy with our brand new feature, the Army Builder! Effortlessly assemble and customize your armies with an intuitive interface, making preparation for battle quicker and more efficient than ever. Dive into a world of strategic planning and unleash the full potential of your Warcry factions. 2. **Random Mission Generator**: Never run out of thrilling missions! Our app generates random missions, ensuring each game is a unique and exhilarating experience. Say goodbye to repetitive gameplay and hello to endless possibilities. 3. **Custom Mission Selection**: Tailor your gaming experience to your preferences. Choose specific missions from our extensive database, allowing you to strategize and plan your gameplay in advance. 4. **Game Tracking**: Keep a detailed record of your games with our intuitive tracking system. Monitor your progress, analyze your strategies, and track your victories to become the ultimate Warcry champion. More Exciting Features Coming Soon! Whether you're a seasoned Warcry veteran or a newcomer to the world of tabletop gaming, our Companion App, with its cutting-edge Army Builder feature, is a must-have addition to your arsenal. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and features that will revolutionize the way you experience Warcry. Get ready to unleash your tactical prowess and dominate the battlefield like never before!

Screenshots

Playgroup4 screens
Warcrying4 screens

Verdict

The call

Playgroup and Warcrying both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Warcrying's written reviews are positive against 82% of Playgroup's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Playgroup against 4.9 for Warcrying. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 153 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Playgroup's written reviews are positive against 91% of Warcrying's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playgroup ships an update monthly, Warcrying fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Playgroup versus Warcrying: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaygroupWarcrying
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (74 ratings)4.9 (153 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74153 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB34 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperArcane Digital B.V.MandaSquare

Customer experience

Playgroup

All ratings74 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative5.9%

Warcrying

All ratings153 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Playgroup

No in-app purchases

None

Warcrying

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Playgroup free?
Playgroup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Warcrying free?
Warcrying is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Playgroup or Warcrying?
Warcrying is rated higher. Playgroup averages 4.8 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Warcrying averages 4.9 from 153 ratings.
Do Playgroup or Warcrying have ads?
Neither Playgroup nor Warcrying shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playgroup or Warcrying?
Playgroup ships an update monthly, and Warcrying fortnightly. Most recently, Playgroup was updated on October 6, 2026 and Warcrying on October 2, 2026.

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