Comparison

Doodle Devil™ HD vs Cartographers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Doodle Devil™ HD

Embrace your dark side in this addictive puzzle game where you combine elements to create demons, beasts, and the seven deadly sins. Discover thousands of dastardly deeds and enjoy new graphics and a demon battle card game.

Highlights
  • Combine elements to create evil
  • Discover the seven deadly sins
  • Create thousands of dastardly deeds
  • New Demon Battle Card Game
  • Hundreds of quotes and sayings
  • New Graphics and User Interface
Features
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If You Love Doodle God…Embrace Your Dark Side with Doodle Devil! OVER 185,000,000 PLAYERS WORLDWIDE. Available in 13 languages! CRITICS LOVE IT! “It’s addictive. Insanely so! Lots of fun.” – 148Apps “Wonderfully unique concept. Deeply satisfying!” – GameZebo “Giving it huge thumbs up!" – TUAW “Discovering each new element was an utter delight." – AppSafari "You'll have to use your creativity…ruthlessly addictive." – Slide2Play The Power of Destruction is in Your Hands! While Doodle God was busy creating the universe, Doodle Devil was also having some fun. The same addictive, puzzle game play that made Doodle God a hit is back but with an evil twist. Discover the seven deadly sins and watch as the world crumbles at your fingertips as you create thousands of dastardly deeds. Combine fire, earth, wind & air to create demons, beasts, zombies... and much more. Being bad has never been so much fun! FEATURES - New Demon Battle Card Game: Fight your 9 Demons! - Available in 13 languages: English, German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Swedish and Polish. - Mold the combinations of fire, earth, wind and air to create a universe of your darkest desires! - New Graphics! - New User Interface. - New Demon Mode! - Intuitive one-click gameplay encourages thoughtful, creative play. - Hundreds of interesting, funny and thought-provoking quotes and sayings. ****** LIKE: www.facebook.com/doodlegod FOLLOW on Twitter: www.twitter.com/doodle_god Check out our other exciting games! Doodle God™ & Doodle Farm™

About

Cartographers

Become a royal cartographer tasked with mapping newly reclaimed lands for the Kingdom of Nalos. Fulfill royal edicts, strategically draw your territory, and outmaneuver rival outposts to gain the most reputation. Experience this tactical flip & write game digitally with multiple modes and global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Map reclaimed northern lands
  • Fulfill royal edicts
  • Outmaneuver rival outposts
  • Tactical flip & write gameplay
  • Multiple game modes
  • Global weekly highscorelists
  • Collect achievements
Features
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The official Flip & Write companion to the board game hit! Step into the shoes of a royal cartographer and surveyor commissioned by Queen Gimnax. Your mission: explore, stake out, and immortalize the wild northern lands on parchment. In this strategic card game, you decide how to shape your territory—but beware: you are not alone in the wilderness! An Epic Adventure in the Roll Player Universe Cartographers brings the fascinating mechanics of the modern board game directly to your smartphone. Experience the tactical Flip & Write principle that has thrilled critics and fans worldwide and was nominated for the prestigious Kennerspiel des Jahres (Connoisseur Game of the Year) in 2020. Strategy Through Ever-Changing Decrees At the heart of this board game are four royal decrees. These are recombined in every match, making each game a unique puzzle. You must constantly adapt your strategy to squeeze the maximum score out of your lands: Diverse Scoring: Earn fame through the Gloomy Wood by skillfully enclosing forest patches, or use the Golden Granary to place farm fields on valuable ruins. Tactical Placement: In the Magician's Valley, score points by placing water and farmland near mighty mountains. Every hamlet and settlement must be cleverly planned to meet the Queen’s shifting demands. Seasonal Cycle: Priorities change through Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Only those who plan ahead will be named Master Cartographer at the end of the year. The Gameplay is Simple Flip: Each round, a new card is revealed, showing you landscapes and shapes. Write: Skillfully place these areas on your map. Use the space optimally to fulfill the conditions of the decrees. Score: Collect valuable reputation points, but watch out for monster ambushes! Monsters in the Borderlands A cartographer must be brave! The monsters never sleep. At regular intervals, you will encounter ambushes that thwart your plans. Monster fields will be discovered on your map—surround them quickly to minimize the damage to your reputation. Why You’ll Love "Cartographers": Official Adaptation: The faithful digital version of the popular board game by Thunderworks Games. Weekly Challenges: Compete with players from all over the world in global highscore lists. A new scenario awaits you every week! Three Game Modes: Choose between different difficulty levels and randomness factors—from relaxed puzzling to hardcore strategy. Achievements & Ranks: Collect achievements and rise from apprentice to legendary Royal Cartographer. Solo Fun & Competition: Perfect for a quick round in between or a deep strategic experience. Awards for the Original: 2020 – Kennerspiel des Jahres Nominee 2019 – Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game Nominee 2019 – Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee 2019 – Cardboard Republic Socializer Laurel Nominee Are you ready to expand the borders of the realm? Grab your quill, draw your cards, and master the ultimate Flip & Write adventure. Whether you're a fan of board games, logic puzzles, or fantasy strategy, Cartographers offers tactical depth right in your pocket. Download the official app now and begin your journey through the northern lands!

Screenshots

Cartographers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Doodle Devil™ HD at 83% against Cartographers's 36%. Doodle Devil™ HD also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Cartographers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Doodle Devil™ HD costs $1.99 and Cartographers $3.99 up front. Doodle Devil™ HD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cartographers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doodle Devil™ HD holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 113 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Doodle Devil™ HD's written reviews are positive against 36% of Cartographers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Devil™ HD ships an update every 4 months, Cartographers every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Doodle Devil™ HD versus Cartographers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle Devil™ HDCartographers
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.2 (24 ratings) — better3.3 (113 ratings)
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews — better36.2% of reviews
Number of ratings24113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#126 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB47 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJoyBits Co Ltd.BrettspielWelt

Customer experience

Doodle Devil™ HD

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative9.4%

Cartographers

All ratings113 ratings
Positive52.2%
Neutral15.9%
Negative31.9%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral19.6%
Negative44.2%

User reviews

Doodle Devil™ HD

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 🧩 Challenging puzzle mechanics that make you think
  • 💡 Creative element combinations and interactions
  • 😄 Fun and entertaining for extended play sessions
  • 🎨 Appealing visual design and graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and coin system
  • 🔄 Highly repetitive gameplay mechanics
  • ⏱️ Game is too short for the price
  • 🎭 Childish visual redesign in updates

Cartographers

From 113 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Faithful adaptation of the board game
  • 🚀 Great solo experience
  • 💡 Helpful visual cues for gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
  • 🔒 Login and account issues
  • 🔋 Performance and battery drain problems
  • 👎 Lacking key features like multiplayer

Bugs and requests

Doodle Devil™ HD

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App freezes when reopening after closing
  • Screen freezes on back button from dialogue
  • Random crashes during gameplay
  • Touchscreen not responding in-game
  • Crashes when playing Devil Slots
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  • Twitter account linking not working
  • Hints not functioning properly
  • Achievements not being awarded
  • Game freezes after extended play sessions
  • Error messages about time and date settings

Requested features

9 requests
  • iPad versions of Doodle God and Doodle Farm
  • More elements and content (currently only 190)
  • Mini-games with evil/dark themes
  • New Doodle Space game with monsters and aliens
  • Longer gameplay with more reactions to discover
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  • Better animations and visual effects
  • More explicit game instructions
  • Multiplayer or competitive features
  • Regular content updates and expansions

Cartographers

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Incorrect tile placement and scoring
  • Inconsistent save/resume functionality
  • Registration and login problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add online/local multiplayer modes
  • Implement undo/rollback functionality
  • Improve tutorial and in-game help
  • Add support for expansions and new maps

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Doodle Devil™ HD

One-time6
  • Bundle of 200 coins$0.99
  • Bundle of 450 coins2 variants$1.99
  • Starter Kit$1.99
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  • Bundle of 1000 coins2 variants$3.99
  • Bundle of 3000 coins2 variants$9.99
  • Bundle of 10000 coins2 variants$24.99
1 purchases

Cartographers

One-time1
  • Cartographers Heroes$1.99

Questions

Is Doodle Devil™ HD free?
Doodle Devil™ HD costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Cartographers free?
Cartographers costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Doodle Devil™ HD or Cartographers?
Doodle Devil™ HD is rated higher. Doodle Devil™ HD averages 4.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Cartographers averages 3.3 from 113 ratings.
Do Doodle Devil™ HD or Cartographers have ads?
Doodle Devil™ HD shows ads; Cartographers does not.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Devil™ HD or Cartographers?
Doodle Devil™ HD ships an update every 4 months, and Cartographers every 3 months. Most recently, Doodle Devil™ HD was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cartographers on October 14, 2026.

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