Brainstorm by Allinson vs TopDeck.gg
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brainstorm by Allinson
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A note taking app that allows you to save and share text, photos and audio.
TopDeck.gg
Stay informed about your competitive events with real-time updates on pairings, standings, and results. Discover upcoming tournaments and receive push notifications for important announcements. This tool helps players and organizers manage their tournament experience efficiently.
- Real-time event updates
- Pairings, standings, and results tracking
- Tournament discovery
- Match reporting
- Push notifications for round calls and announcements
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Your tournament runs on TopDeck.gg. This app is your seat at the table. When a round posts, your phone knows first: table number, opponent, record. Report your result from your chair and watch the standings move. Your current pairing sits right on the lock screen, so you can stop refreshing a browser between games. Need something to play next weekend? Browse events at stores near you, follow the ones you like, and add them to your calendar. WHAT'S IN THE APP • Live pairings, standings, and brackets for your events • Push notifications for round calls, seatings, and announcements • Your current pairing on the lock screen (iOS Live Activities) • Match reporting synced straight to the event • Decklist submission with deadline tracking • QR check-in when you arrive • Nearby events and stores, plus the big ones worth traveling for • Store pages for your local game store's schedule • Team events • Judge tools for staff working the floor TopDeck.gg runs everything from Friday night locals to major championships. If you're playing in one, this is the app for it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TopDeck.gg at monthly against Brainstorm by Allinson's every 44 months. Brainstorm by Allinson's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brainstorm by Allinson ships an update every 44 months, TopDeck.gg monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Brainstorm by Allinson | TopDeck.gg |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (229 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 229 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Allinson | Zain Nayer |
In-app purchases
Brainstorm by Allinson
No in-app purchases
TopDeck.gg
No in-app purchases
Questions
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