Comparison

Glitch vs Duelyst

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

Head to head
About

Glitch

A fast-paced social deduction card game where players are secretly assigned roles as Human or Robot. Humans try to identify all the Robots, while Robots aim to trick a Human into drawing a specific card to win.

Highlights
  • Secret roles (Human or Robot)
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Easy to learn tutorial
  • Supports 3-12 players
  • No ads
  • Customizable deck styles
Features
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Not everyone in the room is human. Glitch is a fast social deduction card game for game night. Everyone is secretly dealt a role — Human or Robot. Humans race to find every Glitch in the deck. Robots have one job: trick someone into drawing The Algorithm. HOW IT WORKS • Cards are dealt face-down to every player • On your turn, pick another player and draw one of their cards • Nulls are harmless. Glitches bring Humans closer to winning. The Algorithm ends the game instantly — Robots win. • Four rounds. Accusations encouraged. WHY IT STAYS ON YOUR PHONE • 3–12 players in one game, joined with a simple 5-letter room code • Learn it in two minutes, play it all night • Built-in tutorial with a step-by-step demo game • No ads, ever GLITCH PRO Joining games is always free. Hosting requires Glitch Pro — one subscription covers the whole table, and new subscribers get a 7-day free trial. Pro also unlocks every deck style. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Glitch Pro Monthly: $1.99/month after a 7-day free trial for new subscribers • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings Terms of Use: https://snowyghost.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://snowyghost.com/privacy.html

About

Duelyst

Engage in quick, strategic card battles with a streamlined mana system and consistent card draw. Build powerful decks with unique units and spells, brought to life with vibrant pixel art. Outwit opponents on the battlefield in this accessible yet deep tactical game.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced tactical card battles
  • Streamlined 6-mana cap
  • Consistent 2-card draw per turn
  • Diverse units and spells
  • Hand-animated pixel art
  • Strategic positioning on battlefield
Features
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Duelyst: Blitz is a lightning-fast reimagining of the beloved tactical card battler Duelyst, designed for intense, strategic matches you can finish in just a few minutes. Engage in dynamic, turn-based duels where every move matters. With a streamlined 6-mana cap and a consistent 2-card draw each turn, Duelyst: Blitz delivers tight, decision-rich gameplay that rewards smart plays and bold tactics. Build your deck from a diverse roster of powerful units and spells, each brought to life with stunning hand-animated pixel art. Position your forces on the battlefield, outthink your opponent, and strike with perfect precision. Whether you’re a returning Duelyst veteran or a newcomer to tactical card games, Blitz offers the perfect mix of accessibility and depth.

Screenshots

Glitch4 screens
Duelyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Glitch at 5.0 against Duelyst's 4.7. Glitch also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Duelyst's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Glitch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Duelyst sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glitch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duelyst has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glitch ships an update every 5 days, Duelyst every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Glitch versus Duelyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlitchDuelyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings127 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB282 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSnowy Ghost LLCJakub Juszko

Customer experience

Glitch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Duelyst

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Glitch

Subscriptions1
  • Glitch Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
5 purchases

Duelyst

One-time5
  • Small Premium Pack$3.99
  • Medium Premium Pack$9.99
  • Large Premium Pack$39.99
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  • Massive Premium Pack$69.99
  • Ultimate Premium Pack$149.99

Questions

Is Glitch free?
Glitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duelyst free?
Duelyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Glitch or Duelyst?
Glitch is rated higher. Glitch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Duelyst averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.
Do Glitch or Duelyst have ads?
Neither Glitch nor Duelyst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glitch or Duelyst?
Glitch ships an update every 5 days, and Duelyst every 2 weeks. Most recently, Glitch was updated on October 21, 2026 and Duelyst on October 30, 2026.

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