# Sentinels Sidekick vs Champions DeckbuildeR

The clearest difference is price: Champions DeckbuildeR at Free against Sentinels Sidekick's $0.99. Sentinels Sidekick's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 67%) and ratings volume (68 vs 8). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Champions DeckbuildeR is free to download; Sentinels Sidekick costs $0.99 up front. Sentinels Sidekick sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Champions DeckbuildeR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sentinels Sidekick against 4.6 for Champions DeckbuildeR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sentinels Sidekick has 68 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Sentinels Sidekick's written reviews are positive against 67% of Champions DeckbuildeR's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sentinels Sidekick | Champions DeckbuildeR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentinels-sidekick/id525436193/reviews) | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/champions-deckbuilder/id6449773144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Handelabra Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371135968) | [Vadym Pavlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137593885) |

## What reviewers say

### Sentinels Sidekick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentinels-sidekick/id525436193)

This app streamlines tabletop gameplay by digitally tracking hit points, effects, and other game elements for "Sentinels of the Multiverse" and "Sentinels of Earth-Prime." It supports all expansions and allows for wireless multiplayer tracking on iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Track hero and villain hit points, Manage ongoing effects and modifiers, Supports all expansions and variant cards, Wireless multiplayer game tracking, Random game setup and difficulty ratings, In-app rules and errata lookup, Customizable hero and villain creation

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High Resolution Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| Target Card Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wrath of the Cosmos Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| Villains of the Multiverse Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| OblivAeon Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vengeance Art & Nemesis Icons | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streamlines gameplay and eliminates tedious token management
- 📊 Excellent HP tracking for all characters and targets
- 🎲 Useful randomizer for game setup
- 🎨 Clean, polished interface with character artwork
- 📱 Works well on iPad for shared viewing at table

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive upfront cost with additional in-app purchases
- 🖼️ Requires paid DLC for character artwork
- 📱 Poor experience on phones due to small text
- 🔋 High battery drain during extended play
- 🎭 Limited functionality compared to free alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when loading certain villains
- Cannot remove Oblivaeon expansion from randomizer settings
- Missing cards in environment deck
- Team version of Ambuscade nemesis cards not persisting
- Promo card duplicates not handled correctly with duplicate hero toggle

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode orientation
- Condition and effect tracking system
- Automatic buff/debuff application
- Victory celebration screen
- Background music option


### Champions DeckbuildeR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/champions-deckbuilder/id6449773144)

Enhance your card game experience with a comprehensive database of cards, decks, and strategies. Discover popular deck lists, build your own winning combinations, and stay updated on new releases. This unofficial fan-made tool is designed for players of all levels.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive card database, Deck building inspiration, Detailed card descriptions, Advanced card search filters, Latest release updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Small Tip | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Nice Tip | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Insane Tip | $5.99 | per month |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Insane Tip | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sentinels Sidekick free?

Sentinels Sidekick costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Champions DeckbuildeR free?

Champions DeckbuildeR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sentinels Sidekick or Champions DeckbuildeR?

Sentinels Sidekick and Champions DeckbuildeR are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 68 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Sentinels Sidekick or Champions DeckbuildeR have ads?

Neither Sentinels Sidekick nor Champions DeckbuildeR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sentinels Sidekick or Champions DeckbuildeR?

Sentinels Sidekick ships an update every 2 months, and Champions DeckbuildeR every 2 months. Most recently, Sentinels Sidekick was updated on September 25, 2026 and Champions DeckbuildeR on September 4, 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.*