# Cantrip vs OPTCG Deck Builder

The clearest difference is rating: OPTCG Deck Builder at 4.6 against Cantrip's 3.9. OPTCG Deck Builder also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (72 vs 15). Cantrip's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OPTCG Deck Builder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Cantrip asks for nothing beyond the download.

OPTCG Deck Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 72 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Cantrip's written reviews are positive against 59% of OPTCG Deck Builder's.

Cantrip ships an update every 4 months, OPTCG Deck Builder monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cantrip | OPTCG Deck Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantrip/id6443567103/reviews) | **[4.6 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optcg-deck-builder-card-dex/id6451478386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **59.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [White Bridge Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647217300) | [Leonardo Ivan Quintero Vega](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698485068) |

## What reviewers say

### Cantrip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantrip/id6443567103)

Easily build and manage your Magic: The Gathering decks. Search and filter cards from any set, and quickly add, remove, or sideboard cards with intuitive gestures.

**Highlights:** Powerful deck builder, Card search and filtering, Add/remove cards with swipe, Sideboard management, Supports all card sets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### OPTCG Deck Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optcg-deck-builder-card-dex/id6451478386)

This app helps One Piece Trading Card Game players build and organize their decks. It features a searchable card database, an intuitive deck editor, and helpful deck statistics to improve strategy and consistency. New card sets are regularly added to keep your decks up-to-date.

**Highlights:** Searchable card database, Intuitive deck editor, Deck statistics (color balance, curve), Regularly updated card sets, Deck organization and planning

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeckBuilder Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| DeckBuilder Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| DeckBuilder Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| DON!! x1  Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| DON!! x3  Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Banish Ads | $3.49 | one-time |
| DON!! x5  Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| DON!! x10  Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cantrip free?

Cantrip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OPTCG Deck Builder free?

OPTCG Deck Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cantrip or OPTCG Deck Builder?

OPTCG Deck Builder is rated higher. Cantrip averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while OPTCG Deck Builder averages 4.6 from 72 ratings.

### Do Cantrip or OPTCG Deck Builder have ads?

OPTCG Deck Builder shows ads; Cantrip does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cantrip or OPTCG Deck Builder?

Cantrip ships an update every 4 months, and OPTCG Deck Builder monthly. Most recently, Cantrip was updated on October 24, 2026 and OPTCG Deck Builder on October 24, 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.*