Comparison

YGODeck vs TCGSim

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

Head to head
About

YGODeck

This app helps Yu-Gi-Oh! players build and test decks, practice combos, and manage their card collections. It features an advanced card database, import/export functionality for popular simulators, and tools for tracking life points and damage.

Highlights
  • Advanced deck building and editing
  • YDK/YDKE import and export
  • Manual playtesting and combo simulation
  • Card database with advanced search
  • Text-to-speech for card effects
  • Life point calculator and damage tools
Features
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YGODeck – THE ULTIMATE YU-GI-OH! DECK BUILDING COMPANION YGODeck is a powerful tool for Yu-Gi-Oh! players looking to build decks, practice hands, and prepare for every duel. Designed with competitive TCG/OCG duelists in mind, and intuitive enough for casual players, YGODeck helps you stay organized, test faster, and play smarter. KEY FEATURES: • ADVANCED DECK BUILDING & EDITING Create, edit, and manage decks effortlessly. Assign TCG/OCG banlists, organize your Main, Extra, and Side Decks, and stay prepared for any format. • YDK/YDKE IMPORT & EXPORT Move decks between platforms with ease. Compatible with YGOPro, EDOPro, Duelingbook, Dueling Nexus, and YGO Omega. • MANUAL PLAYTESTING Draw hands, simulate combos, and refine strategies in a controlled environment. Perfect for testing consistency or perfecting lines before a tournament. • CARD DATABASE WITH ADVANCED SEARCH Explore the entire Yu-Gi-Oh! card library with filters for type, attribute, level, archetype, ATK/DEF, and more. Bookmark your most-used cards for quick access. • TEXT-TO-SPEECH FOR CARD EFFECTS Listen to card effects read aloud—great for hands-free learning, accessibility, or reviewing long texts and rulings. • LIFE POINT CALCULATOR & DAMAGE TOOLS Track Life Points and calculate battle damage instantly. Focus on your plays while the app handles the math. • DICE ROLL & COIN TOSS UTILITIES Use built-in tools for cards that require random effects—no need for physical dice or coins. BUILT FOR EVERY DUELIST Whether you’re preparing for your next YCS or just testing a new rogue strategy, YGODeck is designed to support competitive grinders, casual deckbuilders, and everyone in between. YOUR ALL-IN-ONE YU-GI-OH! TOOLKIT YGODeck offers seamless integration with your dueling routine, letting you focus on what matters—refining your decks, learning your combos, and dominating the meta. DISCLAIMER: YGODeck is an unofficial fan app and is not affiliated with Konami, Studio Dice, Shueisha, or TV Tokyo. This application is licensed under the Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emilapps.com/privacy_policy

About

TCGSim

Practice popular trading card games solo with this easy-to-use app. It supports deck tuning, strategy research, and includes features like free card manipulation and dice rolls. Customize your experience with optional in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Solo play for 1-2 player fields
  • Free card manipulation
  • Deck and card management
  • Import decks via codes/CSV
  • Dice roll and coin toss
  • Customizable backgrounds
Features
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A must-have app for TCG players! This app is a simple and easy-to-use solo play app for popular trading card games. Use it for deck tuning and strategy research. Supported TCG Examples: - Yu-Gi-Oh! - Pokémon TCG (Pokémon Card) - Duel Masters *This app is a non-official app for each TCG. Key Features: - Solo play (supports 1-player and 2-player fields) - Free card manipulation - Deck management (create/edit/delete) - Card management (create/edit/delete) – up to 500 cards - Download cards/decks from deck codes or CSV files - Dice roll / coin toss functions In-App Purchases (Optional): - Remove ads - Increase deck registration limit - Customize card back images Customize field background images *For the setting method, please refer to the X (old twitter) account below. https://twitter.com/TCGSim

Screenshots

YGODeck4 screens
TCGSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: YGODeck at 4.7 against TCGSim's 3.0. YGODeck also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). TCGSim's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. YGODeck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TCGSim sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YGODeck holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YGODeck has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of YGODeck's written reviews are positive against 78% of TCGSim's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YGODeck ships an update every 2 weeks, TCGSim every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
YGODeck versus TCGSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYGODeckTCGSim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmil LandronKenta Hayakawa

Customer experience

YGODeck

All ratings35 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TCGSim

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

YGODeck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
4 purchases

TCGSim

One-time4
  • Unlock Custom Field Image$1.99
  • Unlock Custom Card Back$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Unlock Deck Slots$2.99

Questions

Is YGODeck free?
YGODeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TCGSim free?
TCGSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YGODeck or TCGSim?
YGODeck is rated higher. YGODeck averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while TCGSim averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do YGODeck or TCGSim have ads?
TCGSim shows ads; YGODeck does not.
Which is updated more often, YGODeck or TCGSim?
YGODeck ships an update every 2 weeks, and TCGSim every 3 months. Most recently, YGODeck was updated on October 27, 2026 and TCGSim on October 30, 2026.

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