# S.W.U. DeckbuildeR vs Foretell MTG

The clearest difference is rating: Foretell MTG at 5.0 against S.W.U. DeckbuildeR's 4.5. Foretell MTG also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). S.W.U. DeckbuildeR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (334 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Foretell MTG sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Foretell MTG 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR ships an update every 3 weeks, Foretell MTG every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | S.W.U. DeckbuildeR | Foretell MTG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swu-deckbuilder/id6450872397/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foretell-mtg/id6802424040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **334** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vadym Pavlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137593885) | [Tombstone Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802424042) |

## 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


### Foretell MTG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foretell-mtg/id6802424040)

Instantly identify instant-speed spells an opponent can cast based on their visible mana. Supports current Standard or specific Limited sets, with pattern recognition for repeated mana holds. Designed for casual play and practice, offering offline functionality and accessibility features.

**Highlights:** Identify instant-speed spells, Supports Standard and Limited sets, Recognizes mana patterns, Offline functionality, Accessibility features, One-thumb mana counters

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English (U.S) | $2.99 | one-time |
| English (U.S) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S.W.U. DeckbuildeR free?

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

### Is Foretell MTG free?

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

### Which has better reviews, S.W.U. DeckbuildeR or Foretell MTG?

Foretell MTG is rated higher. S.W.U. DeckbuildeR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while Foretell MTG averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do S.W.U. DeckbuildeR or Foretell MTG have ads?

Foretell MTG shows ads; S.W.U. DeckbuildeR does not.

### Which is updated more often, S.W.U. DeckbuildeR or Foretell MTG?

S.W.U. DeckbuildeR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Foretell MTG every 5 days. Most recently, S.W.U. DeckbuildeR was updated on October 15, 2026 and Foretell MTG on October 15, 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.*