# S.W.U. DeckbuildeR vs Pal Guide

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | S.W.U. DeckbuildeR | Pal Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swu-deckbuilder/id6450872397/reviews)** | [4.4 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-guide-map-tips-and-more/id6476694349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **334** | 175 |
| Positive reviews | **59.7% of reviews** | 44.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vadym Pavlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137593885) | [Malau Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582423354) |

## What reviewers say

### S.W.U. DeckbuildeR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swu-deckbuilder/id6450872397)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Small Tip | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Nice Tip | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Insane Tip | $5.99 | per month |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Insane Tip | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-guide-map-tips-and-more/id6476694349)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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.

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