# Mutants vs Duelyst

The clearest difference is rating: Duelyst at 4.8 against Mutants's 3.5. Duelyst also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). Mutants's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mutants sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Duelyst sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duelyst holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Mutants's written reviews are positive against 88% of Duelyst's.

Mutants ships an update every 6 weeks, Duelyst every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mutants | Duelyst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutants-genesis/id6450665232/reviews) | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duelyst-blitz/id6746415056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Celsius online](https://appshunter.io/developer/966885156) | [Jakub Juszko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816730679) |

## What reviewers say

### Mutants

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutants-genesis/id6450665232)

Engage in strategic card battles, build custom decks with over 200 cards, and compete in ranked PvP or co-op PvE modes. Master unique genes and evolve your mutants to dominate the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Strategic deckbuilding, Over 200 unique cards, Ranked PvP arena, Co-op PvE boss battles, Seasonal leaderboards, Mutant evolution, Multiple gene types

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Competitor Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Genetic Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Inked Victor Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gladiator Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Founder Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Golds | $24.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Capsule Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Golds | $89.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Superior Capsule Pack | $89.99 | one-time |


### Duelyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duelyst-blitz/id6746415056)

Engage in quick, strategic card battles with a streamlined mana system and consistent card draw. Build powerful decks with unique units and spells, brought to life with vibrant pixel art. Outwit opponents on the battlefield in this accessible yet deep tactical game.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced tactical card battles, Streamlined 6-mana cap, Consistent 2-card draw per turn, Diverse units and spells, Hand-animated pixel art, Strategic positioning on battlefield

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Premium Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Premium Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Massive Premium Pack | $69.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Premium Pack | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mutants free?

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

### Is Duelyst free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mutants or Duelyst?

Duelyst is rated higher. Mutants averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Duelyst averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do Mutants or Duelyst have ads?

Mutants shows ads; Duelyst does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mutants or Duelyst?

Mutants ships an update every 6 weeks, and Duelyst every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mutants was updated on October 4, 2026 and Duelyst on October 3, 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.*