# Watergate vs Deckfall

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Deckfall at 100% against Watergate's 60%. Deckfall also leads on price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). Watergate's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Watergate costs $6.99 and Deckfall $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Deckfall holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watergate has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Watergate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deckfall's.

Watergate ships an update every 2 weeks, Deckfall every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watergate | Deckfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watergate-the-board-game/id6476921577/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckfall/id6752256992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 128 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eerko Vissering](https://appshunter.io/developer/892542003) | [Berkem Peker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831196922) |

## What reviewers say

### Watergate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watergate-the-board-game/id6476921577)

This digital board game simulates the Watergate scandal. One player is a journalist uncovering evidence, while the other is the Nixon administration trying to conceal the truth. It features asynchronous multiplayer and a solo mode.

**Highlights:** Card-driven gameplay, Asynchronous multiplayer, Solo play mode, Faithful board game adaptation, Detailed background story

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Deckfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckfall/id6752256992)

A fast-paced, tactical solitaire roguelite where each card draw presents a risk/reward decision. Engage in quick runs that challenge your strategy and resource management, offering satisfying streaks and tense moments. Master the deck and climb the ranks in various game modes.

**Highlights:** Tactical card-based gameplay, Fast-paced roguelite runs, Multiple game modes (Seeded, Blitz, Endless), Deep strategic decision-making, Clean and intuitive UI, Quick pick-up-and-play design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watergate free?

Watergate costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Deckfall free?

Deckfall costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Watergate or Deckfall?

Deckfall is rated higher. Watergate averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Deckfall averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Watergate or Deckfall have ads?

Neither Watergate nor Deckfall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Watergate or Deckfall?

Watergate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Deckfall every 5 days. Most recently, Watergate was updated on October 30, 2026 and Deckfall on October 30, 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.*
