# Duelyst vs Lower Layers

The clearest difference is update cadence: Duelyst at every 2 weeks against Lower Layers's every 2 months. Duelyst also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 4). Lower Layers's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duelyst sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Lower Layers sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lower Layers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duelyst has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Duelyst's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lower Layers's.

Duelyst ships an update every 2 weeks, Lower Layers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duelyst | Lower Layers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duelyst-blitz/id6746415056/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lower-layers/id6747284063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 282 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jakub Juszko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816730679) | [Oobe Games Llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695543787) |

## What reviewers say

### Duelyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duelyst-blitz/id6746415056)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Premium Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Premium Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Massive Premium Pack | $69.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Premium Pack | $149.99 | one-time |


### Lower Layers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lower-layers/id6747284063)

Engage in real-time PvP card battles with deep strategy and hundreds of build variations. Compete in single-player, multiplayer races, territory battles, or duels. Master the game's balanced environment and influence card balance yourself.

**Highlights:** Real-time action card battles, Deep strategy and build variations, Single player mode, Multiplayer races, Territory battle (PvE/PvP), Duel mode (PvP)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18000 Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18000 Crystals | $8.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Crystals | $8.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Chip Supply Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Crystals | $26.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duelyst free?

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

### Is Lower Layers free?

Lower Layers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Duelyst or Lower Layers?

Lower Layers is rated higher. Duelyst averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Lower Layers averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Duelyst or Lower Layers have ads?

Neither Duelyst nor Lower Layers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Duelyst or Lower Layers?

Duelyst ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lower Layers every 2 months. Most recently, Duelyst was updated on July 30, 2026 and Lower Layers on August 11, 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.*