Comparison

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR vs Pal Guide

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

Head to head

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR

Create your own deck

Free

🔍 Reference

★ 4.5334 ratingsView app →

Pal Guide

Map, Pals, Breeding, Tips...

Free

🔍 Reference

★ 4.4175 ratingsView app →

About

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.

Highlights

Comprehensive card database
Deck building tools
Detailed card descriptions
Card filtering and search
Gameplay strategies

Features

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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/

About

Pal Guide

Enhance your Palworld adventures with a comprehensive guide. Access a Pal encyclopedia, interactive world map, item details, and strategic tips. Plan breeding with a dedicated calculator and stay updated with the latest game information.

Highlights

Pal Encyclopedia
Interactive World Map
Item Guide
Tips and Strategies
Breeding Calculator
Constant Updates

Features

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Discover the essential companion for all adventurers in Palworld! Our "Ultimate Guide for Palworld" app is designed to enhance your gaming experience with a host of crucial and interactive features. - Pal Encyclopedia: Dive into our comprehensive database, brimming with detailed information on every Pal. Find stats, special abilities, and tips for capturing and raising your favorite creatures. - Interactive World Map: Explore a dynamic map of Palworld, dotted with points of interest, rare areas, and valuable resources. Easily locate specific biomes, Pal spawn zones, and quest locations. - Item Guide: Master your inventory with our exhaustive list of items, including their properties, uses, and tips for acquisition. Whether for survival, building, or combat, always be prepared. - Tips and Strategies: Benefit from detailed articles offering gameplay strategies, quest guides, and tips to maximize your success in the world of Palworld. - Breeding Calculator: Plan your Pals' breeding with our intelligent tool. Discover the best combinations to achieve desired traits and create the most powerful Pal team. - Constant Updates: Stay always up-to-date with the latest information, game updates, and new features in Palworld. The "Ultimate Guide for Palworld" is your essential ally for navigating the captivating world of Palworld. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, our app provides you with all the tools necessary to become a master of Palworld. Download now and start your adventure with confidence! Disclaimer: Unofficial Fan Application Please note that this application is an independent fan-made project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected to Pocket Pair, Inc. The application is created and maintained by fans for fans, aiming to provide a unique and engaging experience separate from the official offerings of Pocket Pair, Inc. This app does not use any copyrighted materials or intellectual property owned by Pocket Pair, Inc. Enjoy the fan-made content and features, designed with passion and dedication! Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR4 screens

Pal Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: S.W.U. DeckbuildeR at none against Pal Guide's shown. S.W.U. DeckbuildeR also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 44%). Pal Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. S.W.U. DeckbuildeR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pal Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for S.W.U. DeckbuildeR against 4.4 for Pal Guide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 334 and 175 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of S.W.U. DeckbuildeR's written reviews are positive against 44% of Pal Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR ships an update every 3 weeks, Pal Guide every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR versus Pal Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	S.W.U. DeckbuildeR	Pal Guide
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.5 (334 ratings) — better	4.4 (175 ratings)
Positive reviews	59.7% of reviews — better	44.1% of reviews
Number of ratings	334 — better	175
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Every 2 days — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	85 MB	32 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Vadym Pavlov	Malau Apps

Customer experience

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR

All ratings334 ratings

Positive88.6%

Neutral3.6%

Negative7.8%

Written reviews67 reviews

Positive59.7%

Neutral10.4%

Negative29.9%

Pal Guide

All ratings175 ratings

Positive85.7%

Neutral2.3%

Negative12.0%

Written reviews34 reviews

Positive44.1%

Neutral5.9%

Negative50.0%

User reviews

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR

From 334 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Helps manage collection
👍 Great companion app
👍 Organized and easy to use
👍 Useful for deck building
👍 Connects to TCG for card prices

Room to improve

🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
🐛 Cards not loading properly
🐛 Deck building interface issues
🐛 Search and filtering problems
🐛 Lack of support for new card sets

Pal Guide

From 175 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Useful companion app
🗺️ Helpful map layout
💡 Great breeding tips
✅ All pals listed
✨ Considers non-paying users

Room to improve

💸 Subscription required for use
🚫 App doesn't load
⚪ Blank screens
📉 Outdated information
💰 Expensive premium

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

Pal Guide

Reported bugs

8 issues

App requires subscription for any use
App is completely blank/white screen
Nothing loads
Search bar doesn't work
Paid subscription but still not working

Show 3 more

Infinite loading loop
Map is buggy if app left open
Ads for features don't work

Requested features

6 requests

Update with new game content
Show pal spawn locations
Add ability to check off pals
View pal habitats
More zoom on map

Show 1 more

Add info on level requirements for areas

In-app purchases

6 purchases

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR

Subscriptions3

Monthly Small Tip$0.991 Month
Monthly Nice Tip$2.991 Month
Monthly Insane Tip$5.991 Month

One-time3

Small Tip$0.99
Nice Tip$2.99
Insane Tip$5.99

2 purchases

Pal Guide

Subscriptions2

Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
Yearly Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is S.W.U. DeckbuildeR free?

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Pal Guide free?

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

Which has better reviews, S.W.U. DeckbuildeR or Pal Guide?

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR is rated higher. S.W.U. DeckbuildeR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while Pal Guide averages 4.4 from 175 ratings.

Do S.W.U. DeckbuildeR or Pal Guide have ads?

Pal Guide shows ads; S.W.U. DeckbuildeR does not.

Which is updated more often, S.W.U. DeckbuildeR or Pal Guide?

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pal Guide every 2 days. Most recently, S.W.U. DeckbuildeR was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pal Guide on September 6, 2026.