S.W.U. DeckbuildeR vs MTGCardStack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
Enhance your card game strategy with a comprehensive database of cards, detailed descriptions, and powerful deck-building tools. Discover characters, filter by attributes, and craft your ultimate deck for epic battles.
- Comprehensive card database
- Deck building tools
- Detailed card descriptions
- Card filtering and search
- Gameplay strategies
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Dive into an epic galaxy of strategy and battles with the ultimate companion app for fans of the SW: Unlimited Card Game. Whether you're a seasoned tactician or just embarking on your card-battling adventure, this app is designed to elevate your gaming experience and provide you with essential tools. Access a comprehensive database dedicated to the SW: Unlimited Card Game, offering a wealth of card information, deck-building resources, and gameplay strategies. Create your very own powerful decks. Delve into a diverse array of characters and creatures within the game. Filter and search cards by various attributes, aspects, or creators to find the perfect addition to your deck. Detailed card descriptions provide insights into unique abilities and strategies. Note: This app serves as an unofficial companion tool for enthusiasts of the SW: Unlimited Card Game, providing valuable resources and insights to enhance your gaming experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MTGCardStack
Manage your Magic the Gathering collection, build decks, and track game statistics. Discover new sets, monitor collection progress, and analyze deck performance with powerful search and customization options.
- Card search with powerful options
- Deck and binder building
- Collection completion tracking
- Game history and win/loss statistics
- Customizable interface
- Import card lists
- Trade balancing
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MTGCardStack is the all-in-one utility for managing your Magic: The Gathering collection across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web. Search over 100,000 cards, build decks, manage collections, track games, record trades, and monitor prices — all synced to your account and accessible at app.mtgcardstack.com. Key Features • Powerful card search with filters for colors, types, rarity, sets, artists, keywords, mana value, and more • Build decks and collections with detailed card tracking (condition, foil, acquired price, notes) • Price tracking with market value charts, set price history, and daily top movers • Collection value over time — watch your portfolio grow with interactive charts • Card scanner — use your camera to identify cards and add them to any list • Import from CSV (Moxfield, Deckbox, TCGPlayer, MTGGoldfish, PriceCharting, MTGStocks, or custom) • Export lists as CSV or PDF (financial inventory or proxy print sheets) • Set completion progress across your entire collection • Deck insights — mana curve, type breakdown, draw probability calculator, and starting hand simulator • Game tracker with life/poison counters, game logs, and win/loss statistics • Trade tracker with per-card values, balance calculator, and trade partner history • Auction tracker for monitoring bids and price history • Sales analytics — revenue, profit, velocity, and top sellers • Booster pack simulator — open randomized packs from any set • Random card browser with filter support • Optimized for iPad and Mac with side-by-side split views • Customizable home page, tab order, and display preferences • Sign In with Apple or email — no passwords required • Full web companion at app.mtgcardstack.com with all features available MTGCardStack Pro is available for $0.99/month, or a one-time lifetime purchase for $2.99. Pro unlocks unlimited lists, cards, trades, games, and exports. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mtgcardstack.com/privacypolicy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MTGCardStack at 5.0 against S.W.U. DeckbuildeR's 4.5. S.W.U. DeckbuildeR's advantage is ratings volume (334 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. S.W.U. DeckbuildeR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and MTGCardStack sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MTGCardStack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S.W.U. DeckbuildeR has 334 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR ships an update every 3 weeks, MTGCardStack every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | S.W.U. DeckbuildeR | MTGCardStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (334 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 334 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Vadym Pavlov | Nicholas Diodato |
Customer experience
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
MTGCardStack
Bugs and requests
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
Reported bugs
5 issues- Decks disappearing after updates
- Inability to remove cards from decks
- Incorrect card information (e.g. cost, type)
- Deck building UI elements not visible
- Crashes and freezes when using the app
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to scan cards via photos
- Implement collection tracking and valuation
- Improve deck building experience
- Add support for new card sets in a timely manner
- Provide backup/restore functionality
MTGCardStack
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
- Monthly Small Tip$0.991 Month
- Monthly Nice Tip$2.991 Month
- Monthly Insane Tip$5.991 Month
- Small Tip$0.99
- Nice Tip$2.99
- Insane Tip$5.99
MTGCardStack
- Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly$9.991 Year
- Leave a Tip$0.99
- Lifetime$2.99
Questions
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