# Duel Deck vs Yu

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 (#78 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.

Both are free to download. Yu sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Duel Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duel Deck | Yu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duel-deck/id323237234/reviews) | **[4.9 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yu-gi-oh-master-duel/id1554247785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **88K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#78** |
| Size | 15 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Fabrizio Lagorio](https://appshunter.io/developer/306842009) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### Duel Deck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duel-deck/id323237234)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Yu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yu-gi-oh-master-duel/id1554247785)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Card, #118 Top Grossing · Strategy, #153 Top Free · Strategy, #160 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 140 | $2.29 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 360 | $5.69 | one-time |
| Welcome Gem Pack 1000 | $8.49 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 700 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Gem Pack 1500 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Gem Pack 1500 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Gem Pack 2000 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1420 | $21.49 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2350 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4950 | $70.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Account data randomly deleted
- Connectivity issues and disconnects

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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