Comparison

Duel Deck vs YGODeck

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

YGODeck

This app helps Yu-Gi-Oh! players build and test decks, practice combos, and manage their card collections. It features an advanced card database, import/export functionality for popular simulators, and tools for tracking life points and damage.

Highlights
  • Advanced deck building and editing
  • YDK/YDKE import and export
  • Manual playtesting and combo simulation
  • Card database with advanced search
  • Text-to-speech for card effects
  • Life point calculator and damage tools
Features
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YGODeck – THE ULTIMATE YU-GI-OH! DECK BUILDING COMPANION YGODeck is a powerful tool for Yu-Gi-Oh! players looking to build decks, practice hands, and prepare for every duel. Designed with competitive TCG/OCG duelists in mind, and intuitive enough for casual players, YGODeck helps you stay organized, test faster, and play smarter. KEY FEATURES: • ADVANCED DECK BUILDING & EDITING Create, edit, and manage decks effortlessly. Assign TCG/OCG banlists, organize your Main, Extra, and Side Decks, and stay prepared for any format. • YDK/YDKE IMPORT & EXPORT Move decks between platforms with ease. Compatible with YGOPro, EDOPro, Duelingbook, Dueling Nexus, and YGO Omega. • MANUAL PLAYTESTING Draw hands, simulate combos, and refine strategies in a controlled environment. Perfect for testing consistency or perfecting lines before a tournament. • CARD DATABASE WITH ADVANCED SEARCH Explore the entire Yu-Gi-Oh! card library with filters for type, attribute, level, archetype, ATK/DEF, and more. Bookmark your most-used cards for quick access. • TEXT-TO-SPEECH FOR CARD EFFECTS Listen to card effects read aloud—great for hands-free learning, accessibility, or reviewing long texts and rulings. • LIFE POINT CALCULATOR & DAMAGE TOOLS Track Life Points and calculate battle damage instantly. Focus on your plays while the app handles the math. • DICE ROLL & COIN TOSS UTILITIES Use built-in tools for cards that require random effects—no need for physical dice or coins. BUILT FOR EVERY DUELIST Whether you’re preparing for your next YCS or just testing a new rogue strategy, YGODeck is designed to support competitive grinders, casual deckbuilders, and everyone in between. YOUR ALL-IN-ONE YU-GI-OH! TOOLKIT YGODeck offers seamless integration with your dueling routine, letting you focus on what matters—refining your decks, learning your combos, and dominating the meta. DISCLAIMER: YGODeck is an unofficial fan app and is not affiliated with Konami, Studio Dice, Shueisha, or TV Tokyo. This application is licensed under the Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emilapps.com/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Duel Deck3 screens
YGODeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: YGODeck at 4.7 against Duel Deck's 4.1. YGODeck also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Duel Deck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. YGODeck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Duel Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YGODeck holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Duel Deck's written reviews are positive against 100% of YGODeck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duel Deck ships an update every 4 months, YGODeck every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Duel Deck versus YGODeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuel DeckYGODeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (57 ratings)4.7 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabrizio LagorioEmil Landron

Customer experience

Duel Deck

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

YGODeck

All ratings35 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

YGODeck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Duel Deck

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

YGODeck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Duel Deck free?
Duel Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YGODeck free?
YGODeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Duel Deck or YGODeck?
YGODeck is rated higher. Duel Deck averages 4.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while YGODeck averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.
Do Duel Deck or YGODeck have ads?
Neither Duel Deck nor YGODeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duel Deck or YGODeck?
Duel Deck ships an update every 4 months, and YGODeck every 2 weeks. Most recently, Duel Deck was updated on October 22, 2026 and YGODeck on October 27, 2026.

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