DeckMake Fantasy vs Insignia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DeckMake Fantasy
Engage in a card battle RPG where you build decks of weapon and magic cards to defeat monsters. Explore a mysterious land, uncover secrets, and master card combinations to save the world. Features retro pixel art and exciting battle music.
- Deck making with 20 cards
- Card battle RPG combat
- Monster hunting quests
- Card collection and purchasing
- Quick Mode
- Game Center compatibility
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****************** Please note that the following devices are incompatible with this application: iPhone3G, iPod touch (1st, 2nd and 3rd generation 8GB models) ******************* Version 1.5.0 update information (8/12/2011) Game text checked and retranslated by a native user of English. Version 1.4.0 update information -Game Center compatibility added -Lowest number of days to clear added to leaderboards This number can be checked on the Records screen. Version 1.3.0 update information (4/18/2011) -English version released -Various bug fixes Version 1.2.0 update information (3/29/2011) -Summary of monster information obtainable at the Guild Please get information on where to go next at the Guild as usual. Version 1.1.0 update information (3/22/2011) -Quick Mode added -Cards can now be purchased in bulk “Whoever controls the cards shall control the world.” Description: Weapons and magic are embodied in cards that you can build into a deck and then use to defeat monsters in this card battle RPG. Test different combinations to learn how to master the cards in your own unique way and save the world! Story: There was once a mysterious land where weapons, magic and items were embodied in special cards. Ones who studied the art of handling these all-powerful cards over long years were called “card-users,” and the five kings of the land relied on them to maintain peace and balance. However, one day, reports of monsters attacking towns and travelers suddenly spread throughout all the kingdoms. At that time, a young boy began a journey in Firsta, a land known for its bold adventurers. What secrets will he uncover in his quest to becoming a master card-user? Graphics & Sound -Classic, retro-style pixel art -Colorful characters like guild clerks and card shop owners create a unique world for the tale to unfold in. -Exciting battle music! Play with the volume up! System & Tutorial 1: Deck making -Choose 20 cards to build a deck. You can have multiple cards of the same type. -Focus on aggressive attacks, support abilities or any other style. Try to find your own winning combination. -Your hit points (HP) differ depending on what deck you use. It is important to maintain a balance between cards with powerful techniques and ones that grant a lot of HP. 2: Battles -A horde of deadly monsters awaits you. Tailor your deck to the strengths and weaknesses of your foes! -Buy new cards with reward money for clearing out monsters! Equip yourself with new, powerful weapons as you fight your way across the land. -Different cards are available in different towns. Can you collect every type of card in your explorations? 3: Adventuring tips -The Guild will always offer new monster-hunting jobs and tell you where monsters can be found. -The adventurers that gather at the Guild have plenty of good information. They may even tell unusual tales that don’t involve the usual monster talk.
Insignia
A tactical role-playing game where you customize a squad of unique classes and abilities to overcome challenging grid-based battles. Embark on an epic single-player campaign with witty dialogue and a compelling story.
- 14 unique classes (Insignias)
- Over 70 unique abilities
- Isometric, grid-based battle system
- 35+ story missions
- Single-player campaign
- Customizable difficulty
- New Game Plus mode
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Insignia: Tactics is our love letter to the Strategy RPG genre. Level up, unlock exciting new classes, and learn powerful new abilities to defeat the foes conspiring against you! Can you solve the mystery of the war and bring those responsible to justice? -Customize Your Squad- 14 unique classes (Insignias). Over 70 unique abilities. Upgrade abilities as you see fit - with multiple upgrade paths, classes, and more options to fine-tune your units, your team is truly yours to command. -Love Strategy? We've got you- Take on your foes within an isometric, grid-based battle system. Plan, position, and utilize your units wisely to unleash destruction! 35+ story missions and optional Arvada missions will test your abilities and force you to adapt to new and interesting circumstances. Insignias are designed to counterbalance each other, so there are always multiple winning strategies for each battle. -Single Player Campaign- Experience an epic story following a company of soldiers through unforeseen peril, witty dialogue, and growing friendship. You'll stop at nothing to protect your country and family, but your foes are many and equally persistent. Somebody has it out for you, and it will take great courage and resolve to defeat them. -Mobile First- Navigate the battlefield with intuitive touch controls. Insignia automatically saves your game as you play, even during battle. Never worry about losing your progress after a short play session. -Customizable Difficulty- Too difficult? Too easy? No problem. Customize the difficulty to your liking. Don't feel like paying real money to win? Don't worry - we don't like doing that either. Includes a Story Mode for those mostly interested in the narrative. -New Game Plus- A staple of the genre, but with a twist. Play through the campaign again on your terms. Perhaps you can even change the events of the story! Download today and see why Insignia: Tactics has drawn favorable comparisons to the likes of classic games like Final Fantasy Tactics (one of our favs!) No need for micro-transactions or pay-to-win shenanigans. Go on an adventure that defies mobile game expectations!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Insignia at 5.0 against DeckMake Fantasy's 3.4. Insignia also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). DeckMake Fantasy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
DeckMake Fantasy costs $3.99 and Insignia $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Insignia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of DeckMake Fantasy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Insignia's.
DeckMake Fantasy ships an update every 2 months, Insignia every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DeckMake Fantasy | Insignia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.4 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #191 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 11.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Beeworks co.,Ltd. | Win Button LLC |
Customer experience
DeckMake Fantasy
Insignia
Bugs and requests
DeckMake Fantasy
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game breaking glitch in last area
- App crashes with notifications
- Glitches when grinding for gold
- Game freezes or glitches out of app
Requested features
19 requests- Sequel (Deckmake Fantasy 2)
- More cards
- More enemies/monsters
- More story content/side quests
- Character customization
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- Sell back cards option
- Monster drop feature
- Achievements
- Multiplayer mode
- Better English translation
- Retina graphics support
- Quest system
- Hidden cards
- Re-battle monsters
- More card effect variations
- Combo effects
- Quest queueing
- Toggleable movement animations
- Battle skip function
Insignia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DeckMake Fantasy
No in-app purchases
Insignia
No in-app purchases
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