Comparison

Parallel vs Splinterlands

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

Head to head
About

Parallel

Engage in strategic 1v1 online card battles with a sci-fi theme. Build a 40-card deck, manage Energy, and outplay opponents to control Earth. Features include distinct factions, various card types, and competitive modes.

Highlights
  • Strategic 1v1 online card battles
  • Build 40-card decks
  • Distinct sci-fi factions
  • Manage Energy and tactical turns
  • Draft Mode and ranked competition
  • New card expansions
Features
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Build a sci-fi deck, choose your faction, and battle online in a competitive strategy card game. Parallel is a free-to-play digital card battler where every match is won through deck choices, tactical turns, and smart use of Energy. Build a 40-card deck, command Units, play Effects, equip Upgrades, and outplay opponents in 1v1 battles for control of Earth. Why play Parallel? • Strategic 1v1 online card battles • Build 40-card decks around distinct sci-fi factions • Play Units, Effects, Relics, and Upgrades • Manage Energy, attacks, blocks, and battlefield timing • Draft Mode, ranked competition, and new card expansions • Deep TCG gameplay built for mobile and iPad Choose your faction. Build your deck. Win the battle.

About

Splinterlands

Engage in fast-paced auto-battler strategy card battles against real players. Build a unique deck from over 860 cards and adapt to randomized battle rules. Master the meta and climb the ranks in this constantly evolving game.

Highlights
  • Auto-battler strategy card gameplay
  • Real-player battles
  • Deck building with 860+ unique cards
  • Randomized battle rules and modifiers
  • Fast-paced matches
  • Constantly evolving meta
Features
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Summon. Strategize. Conquer. Splinterlands is a fast-paced auto-battler strategy card game where you outsmart real players and build a deck that’s all your own. Battles are quick, decisions matter, and every win brings you closer to glory. Battles last just a few minutes, but a single card can change everything. Victory comes from smart matchups, clever formations, and split-second decisions before the fight begins. Once your team is set, the action unfolds automatically. Each match features randomized rules: element restrictions, mana caps, and modifiers that force you to adapt on the fly. Counter your opponents and master the meta. Build your deck from over 860 unique cards, each with distinct stats, abilities, and stunning artwork. Whether you’re playing low-cost utility units or legendary powerhouses, every card adds a new layer of strategy. Since 2018, Splinterlands has developed one of the most active strategy card game communities in the world. Weekly updates. Constantly evolving metas. Thousands of daily players. This is a game that never sits still. Neither will you. Collect cards. Win battles. Make your mark. Start building your deck today.

Screenshots

Parallel4 screens
Splinterlands4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Parallel at 4.9 against Splinterlands's 4.3. Parallel also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 83%). Splinterlands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Parallel sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Splinterlands asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Parallel holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Parallel's written reviews are positive against 83% of Splinterlands's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parallel ships an update fortnightly, Splinterlands every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Parallel versus Splinterlands: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParallelSplinterlands
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (33 ratings) — better4.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better15
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB41 MB
Age rating17+9+
Developer12783185 Canada Inc.Steem Monsters LLC

Customer experience

Parallel

All ratings33 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

Splinterlands

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Parallel

One-time10
  • Welcome Bundle$0.99
  • Small Glint Bundle$3.99
  • Medium Glint Bundle$9.99
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  • Drop Zone$9.99
  • Aegis Command Kit$12.99
  • Systems Protocol$12.99
  • Grove Arsenal$17.99
  • Large Glint Bundle$19.99
  • Operation Blackout$19.99
  • Mega Glint Bundle$39.99
None

Splinterlands

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parallel free?
Parallel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splinterlands free?
Splinterlands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Parallel or Splinterlands?
Parallel is rated higher. Parallel averages 4.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Splinterlands averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.
Do Parallel or Splinterlands have ads?
Neither Parallel nor Splinterlands shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parallel or Splinterlands?
Parallel ships an update fortnightly, and Splinterlands every 2 months. Most recently, Parallel was updated on September 24, 2026 and Splinterlands on July 3, 2026.

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