# DeckMake Fantasy vs SALT PILGRIM

The clearest difference is rating: SALT PILGRIM at 4.8 against DeckMake Fantasy's 3.4. SALT PILGRIM also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). DeckMake Fantasy's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

DeckMake Fantasy costs $3.99 and SALT PILGRIM $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SALT PILGRIM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of DeckMake Fantasy's written reviews are positive against 75% of SALT PILGRIM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DeckMake Fantasy ships an update every 2 months, SALT PILGRIM daily. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeckMake Fantasy | SALT PILGRIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckmake-fantasy/id419295241/reviews) | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salt-pilgrim/id6819187251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#6** |
| Size | 22 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beeworks co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/396832099) | [YUNWOO NAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400903851) |

## What reviewers say

### DeckMake Fantasy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckmake-fantasy/id419295241)

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.

**Highlights:** Deck making with 20 cards, Card battle RPG combat, Monster hunting quests, Card collection and purchasing, Quick Mode, Game Center compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great art style and graphics
- 🎶 Charming music
- 📖 Fun story
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique card-based combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Grinding required
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 📉 Balance issues
- ⏳ Short game length

**Reported bugs**

- Game breaking glitch in last area
- App crashes with notifications
- Glitches when grinding for gold
- Game freezes or glitches out of app

**Requested features**

- Sequel (Deckmake Fantasy 2)
- More cards
- More enemies/monsters
- More story content/side quests
- Character customization


### SALT PILGRIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salt-pilgrim/id6819187251)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Card, #8 Top Paid · Role Playing, #50 Top Paid · Games, #82 Top Paid (US App Store)

Embark on a deckbuilding roguelike journey through a salt desert where water is currency and law. Your actions shape the world, and combat involves strategic card play. Explore a world that remembers your deeds, with permanent perks to aid future pilgrimages.

**Highlights:** Deckbuilding combat with poker-style hands, A world that remembers player actions and factions, Procedurally generated 20-floor pilgrimage, Separate 'Wander' mode for exploration and growth, Permanent perks earned on death, Home customization and animal companions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeckMake Fantasy free?

DeckMake Fantasy costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SALT PILGRIM free?

SALT PILGRIM costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DeckMake Fantasy or SALT PILGRIM?

SALT PILGRIM is rated higher. DeckMake Fantasy averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SALT PILGRIM averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.

### Do DeckMake Fantasy or SALT PILGRIM have ads?

Neither DeckMake Fantasy nor SALT PILGRIM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DeckMake Fantasy or SALT PILGRIM?

DeckMake Fantasy ships an update every 2 months, and SALT PILGRIM daily. Most recently, DeckMake Fantasy was updated on October 29, 2026 and SALT PILGRIM on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*