Mosaic River vs Deckfall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mosaic River
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On each turn, you'll sail your boat across the river and downstream, picking the mosaic tile to collect. Then place the tiles into a mosaic, trying to make melds (like straights and flushes) to score points.
Deckfall
A fast-paced, tactical solitaire roguelite where each card draw presents a risk/reward decision. Engage in quick runs that challenge your strategy and resource management, offering satisfying streaks and tense moments. Master the deck and climb the ranks in various game modes.
- Tactical card-based gameplay
- Fast-paced roguelite runs
- Multiple game modes (Seeded, Blitz, Endless)
- Deep strategic decision-making
- Clean and intuitive UI
- Quick pick-up-and-play design
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Deckfall is a fast, tactical solitaire roguelite. Every draw is a decision: risk a hit, clash with the monsters, do your thing before your luck runs dry. Runs take just a few minutes, but smart play is rewarded with satisfying streaks and tense, last-card saves. One-time purchase: $1.99 (USD). Why you’ll love it Pick-up-and-play: Learn in a minute, master with smart risk/reward. Three ways to play: Seeded Runs for fairness and competition, Blitz for 2-minute sprints, Endless for marathon strategists. Deep choices, clean UI: Read the board, chain effects, and manage resources without clutter. Perfect session length: Designed for quick breaks or late-night “one more run.” Sharpen your instincts, outplay the deck, and see how far you can fall, then rise again. How to Play (quick rules) The deck: A streamlined 52-card variant (minus red Aces and red face cards). Clubs / Spades Monsters: Deal damage equal to their rank when resolved. Diamonds Weapons: Gain attack equal to rank; spend it to defeat monsters you tap next. Hearts Potions: Heal you by their rank. Turn flow: Each board shows 4 cards. Tap to resolve cards one by one; plan the order to survive. Clear the row to draw the next. Win/Lose: Reach the end of the deck with HP > 0 to win the run. If HP hits 0, the run ends. Modes: Seeded Runs for fairness and competition, Blitz for 2-minute sprints, Endless for marathon strategists. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thedeckfall.com/privacy Support: https://thedeckfall.com/contact
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mosaic River at Free against Deckfall's $1.99. Mosaic River also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Deckfall's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Mosaic River is free to download; Deckfall costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mosaic River ships an update weekly, Deckfall every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mosaic River | Deckfall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Turner | Berkem Peker |
In-app purchases
Mosaic River
No in-app purchases
Deckfall
No in-app purchases
