Comparison

Duel Deck vs Yu

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

Head to head
About

Duel Deck

A free and powerful life point calculator designed for card games like Yu-Gi-Oh!. It features a simple, one-page interface for quick score tracking for two players, remembering their names and updating scores instantly.

Highlights
  • Life point calculator
  • Supports two players
  • Remembers player names
  • Instant score updates
  • Simple one-page interface
  • New graphical interface
  • iPad version available
Features
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Thanks everybody for the huge success!! Now with a new graphical interface and with an iPad version! Everything always 100% free. This is a very simple and powerful life point calculator for card games as Yu-Gi-Oh! (R). Everything is on one page, so everything is accessible with just one touch. It supports two players and it remembers their names. It's very easy to use it: just type in the scores and then tap '+' or '-' below the selected player. Scores get updated instantly and you can go on with your next move. Most important thing: this application is 100% free! ("Yu-Gi-Oh!" is a registered trademark of Kazuki Takahashi)

About

Yu

Engage in fast-paced digital card duels with stunning graphics and a dynamic soundtrack. Learn to play with tutorials, collect cards, and compete in tournaments worldwide. Explore lore through solo mode and refine your strategies with deck-building tools.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced duels with HD graphics
  • In-game tutorials for new players
  • Collect over 10,000 unique cards
  • Rotating tournament formats
  • Story-driven solo mode
  • Link with Yu-Gi-Oh! Neuron app
  • Sample draw feature
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Finally, the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" digital card game you've been waiting for! The definitive edition of the competitive card game that has been evolving for over 25 years! Duel at the highest level against Duelists from all over the world. Get ready: it's time to Duel! --------------------------------------------------------------- [About "Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL"] Fast-paced Duels with stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world! ◇Play Duels at Any Level! The full Yu-Gi-Oh! experience is available for anyone at any Skill Level. Don't worry if you're a new player or if you haven't Dueled in a while, the in-game tutorials will teach you the basics on how to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME. You'll be given a Deck when you finish to help you start your journey! Collect new cards as you progress through the game to power up your Decks! ◇Rotating Tournament Formats Mix it up and put your Dueling skills to the test! A wide variety of events and tournaments will be available for players. Build and Duel with different Decks utilizing 10,000+ unique cards and special rules unique to Tournaments! Choose the tournament YOU want to Duel in and aim for that number one spot! ◇Uncover the Stories Behind the Cards The Solo Mode guides you through storylines of the themes from the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Hone your Dueling skills by completing the stories. Recommended for beginners, returning players, and those of you who are interested in learning more about the lore of the world of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG ◇Features Link with the mobile app "Yu-Gi-Oh! Neuron." View Decklists from Duelists worldwide and improve your own Deck! Try the sample draw feature to simulate what cards you could get in your first hand! [About "Yu-Gi-Oh!"] "Yu-Gi-Oh!" is a popular manga created by Kazuki Takahashi that was serialized in SHUEISHA Inc.'s "WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP" since 1996. Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. provides a Trading Card Game (TCG) and console games, based on "Yu-Gi-Oh!"created from the original manga, that has been enjoyed around the world. [Recommended for the following players] TCG players Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS players Players who enjoy competitive gameplay --------------------------------------------------------------- This game contains in-game purchases of virtual currencies used for gaining in-game items at random. ===== [System Requirements] iOS 15.0 and above Supported device: Compatible with iPhone 11 and later, iPad, and iPod touch. Please note that even if your device fulfills the system specification required to run the application, it may not run properly due to external factors, such as available memory, conflicts with other applications, or hardware limitations.

Screenshots

Duel Deck3 screens
Yu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yu at 4.9 against Duel Deck's 4.1. Yu also leads on ratings volume (88K vs 57) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). Duel Deck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. Yu sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Duel Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yu holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yu has 88K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Duel Deck's written reviews are positive against 47% of Yu's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duel Deck ships an update every 4 months, Yu every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Duel Deck versus Yu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuel DeckYu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (57 ratings)4.9 (88K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better46.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5788K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#69 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB336 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperFabrizio LagorioKONAMI

Customer experience

Duel Deck

All ratings56 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative16.8%

Yu

All ratings88,054 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews2,219 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative45.4%

User reviews

Duel Deck

From 57 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient life point tracking
  • 💡 Dual-sided interface for both players
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
  • 🔊 Helpful sound effects

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of coin toss feature
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 📢 Intrusive and frequent ads
  • 🚫 Music playback interrupted
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes

Yu

From 88K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Closest to real TCG experience
  • 🤩 Nostalgic for old-school players
  • 💎 Generous with in-game currency
  • 🎨 Great graphics and animations

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Excessively long turns
  • 🤖 Rampant use of bots
  • 🤯 Overwhelming for new players
  • 🤑 Feels pay-to-win at higher ranks

Bugs and requests

Duel Deck

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent dice roll behavior
  • Life point changes affecting both sides
  • Ads preventing access to app controls
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Coin toss functionality
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • Turn counter and duel logging
  • Ability to play music in the background
  • Paid ad-free version

Yu

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Account data randomly deleted
  • Connectivity issues and disconnects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more solo/offline content
  • Implement a casual game mode
  • Improve deck-building interface
  • Add controller support
  • Introduce different gameplay formats

In-app purchases

None

Duel Deck

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Yu

One-time10
  • Gem Pack 140$2.29
  • Gem Pack 360$5.69
  • Welcome Gem Pack 1000$8.49
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  • Gem Pack 700$10.99
  • Welcome Gem Pack 1500$10.99
  • Welcome Gem Pack 1500$11.99
  • Welcome Gem Pack 2000$16.99
  • Gem Pack 1420$21.49
  • Gem Pack 2350$34.99
  • Gem Pack 4950$70.99

Questions

Is Duel Deck free?
Duel Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yu free?
Yu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Duel Deck or Yu?
Yu is rated higher. Duel Deck averages 4.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Yu averages 4.9 from 88K ratings.
Do Duel Deck or Yu have ads?
Yu shows ads; Duel Deck does not.
Which is updated more often, Duel Deck or Yu?
Duel Deck ships an update every 4 months, and Yu every 3 months. Most recently, Duel Deck was updated on October 31, 2026 and Yu on November 5, 2026.

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