Comparison

GenZD Zero vs MTG Leader

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

Head to head
About

GenZD Zero

Run classic idTech 1 games and community mods on your iOS device with modern rendering capabilities. Enjoy enhanced graphics, custom controls, and controller support. You must provide your own game files.

Highlights
  • idTech 1 game engine support
  • Modern 3D rendering
  • Widescreen graphics
  • Dynamic lighting
  • Customizable touch controls
  • Game controller support
  • Local multiplayer
Features
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GenZD Zero supports running games using the open-source idTech 1 game engine for iOS, and supports running its "WAD" game files as well as community-developed "MOD" files, all rendered natively using modern technology. It supports several capabilities beyond the original engine, such as modern 3D rendering, widescreen graphics, dynamic lighting, a fully scriptable environment, and much much more. Please note that GenZD Zero does not include content and they must be provided by you. Please use the Files app to move or copy files to the GenZD folder under "On my iPhone" or "On my iPad". Configurations called "Launch Configurations" can be created using a base game file as well as additional MOD files (.pk3 and .zip files). A plethora of content developed by the community is available on the web, and almost all "mods" that use the UDMF or WAD formats are supported. GenZD Zero supports any "WAD"s and "mods", but is limited to 3 launch configurations and supports one touch configuration layout. Upgrading to the full version will unlock unlimited launch configurations and custom touch control layouts. Additional features: - Game controller support: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mFi - On-screen touch virtual gamepad and virtual keyboard - Customizable touch controls: Rearrange buttons, change color and size. Support for saving multiple layouts. - Gyroscope aiming - Widescreen Metal graphics rendering using MoltenVK - Add your own game and mod files via the Files app - Accessibility: Supports VoiceOver and mods that support accessibility - Local Multiplayer: Host a co-op or deathmatch game, discover hosts running GenZD automatically on the same network and join a game

About

MTG Leader

Features
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MTG Leader is a companion app for Magic the Gathering Card game. Allows you to keep track of gameplay with your friends and keep track of winners over time.

Screenshots

GenZD Zero3 screens
MTG Leader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MTG Leader at none against GenZD Zero's 1. MTG Leader also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GenZD Zero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MTG Leader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GenZD Zero ships an update every 2 weeks, MTG Leader every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GenZD Zero versus MTG Leader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenZD ZeroMTG Leader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB75 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYoshinobu SugawaraINTAGRI TECHNOLOGIES LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GenZD Zero

One-time1
  • Full Version Upgrade$2.99
None

MTG Leader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GenZD Zero free?
GenZD Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MTG Leader free?
MTG Leader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GenZD Zero or MTG Leader have ads?
Neither GenZD Zero nor MTG Leader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GenZD Zero or MTG Leader?
GenZD Zero ships an update every 2 weeks, and MTG Leader every 6 days. Most recently, GenZD Zero was updated on October 24, 2026 and MTG Leader on October 5, 2026.

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