Comparison

Reel Rivals vs Deckfall

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

Head to head
About

Reel Rivals

Compete in real-world fishing tournaments and challenges using your actual catches. Connect with other anglers, share your passion, and improve your skills with educational content and gear recommendations.

Highlights
  • Real-world fishing competition
  • Solo play, 1v1 matches, tournaments
  • Log catches with photos and stats
  • Social features to connect with anglers
  • Educational content and fishing tips
  • Offline functionality
  • Track progress and stats
Features
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Reel Rivals is a freshwater fishing ecosystem built for anglers who want more out of every trip on the water. At the heart of Reel Rivals is competitive real-world fishing. Players compete in challenges and tournaments with friends and anglers wherever they choose to fish. Reel Rivals turns real catches into real competition — finally giving anglers a way to prove who the better fisherman really is. But Reel Rivals is more than just competition. It’s a place where anglers can connect, learn, improve, and share their passion for fishing. REAL-WORLD FISHING COMPETITION Use your real catches to compete in: • Solo Play • One on One Matches • Individual & Team Tournaments Log catches with photos, species, and size to earn points, achievements, and leaderboard rankings. REEL TALK – THE SOCIAL SIDE OF FISHING Share catches, post game results, connect with other anglers, and follow the action happening across the Reel Rivals community. REEL EDUCATION – LEARN & IMPROVE Access fishing tips, educational content, videos, and resources designed to help anglers sharpen their skills and catch more fish. BAIT SHOP – GEAR THAT PRODUCES RESULTS Explore proven tackle, baits, and fishing gear trusted to help anglers improve their performance on the water. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Build your profile, track your stats, review catch history, and see how you stack up against other anglers. BUILT FOR THE WATER Fishing somewhere without service? No problem. Reel Rivals works offline and syncs automatically once you're back online. Whether you're a casual weekend angler or a highly competitive fisherman, Reel Rivals brings together competition, community, education, and fishing culture into one experience. Download Reel Rivals and see who the ultimate Rival really is. Terms of Use: https://reelrivals.com/pages/end-user-license-agreement-eula Privacy Policy: https://reelrivals.com/pages/privacy-policy

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Reel Rivals4 screens
Deckfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Reel Rivals at Free against Deckfall's $1.99. Reel Rivals also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). Deckfall's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement 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

Reel Rivals is free to download; Deckfall costs $1.99 up front. Reel Rivals sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Deckfall asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reel Rivals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reel Rivals has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reel Rivals ships an update every 2 weeks, Deckfall every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Reel Rivals versus Deckfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReel RivalsDeckfall
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB40 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDem Boys, LLCBerkem Peker

Customer experience

Reel Rivals

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Deckfall

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reel Rivals

Subscriptions1
  • Reel Rivals$3.991 Month
None

Deckfall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reel Rivals free?
Reel Rivals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deckfall free?
Deckfall costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reel Rivals or Deckfall?
Reel Rivals is rated higher. Reel Rivals averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Deckfall averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Reel Rivals or Deckfall have ads?
Neither Reel Rivals nor Deckfall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reel Rivals or Deckfall?
Reel Rivals ships an update every 2 weeks, and Deckfall every 5 days. Most recently, Reel Rivals was updated on October 4, 2026 and Deckfall on October 7, 2026.

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