# Duelyst vs VolleyCraft

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Duelyst at 88% against VolleyCraft's 21%. Duelyst also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). VolleyCraft's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 27) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duelyst sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and VolleyCraft sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duelyst holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VolleyCraft has 1.5K ratings behind it against 27, 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 21% of VolleyCraft's.

Duelyst ships an update every 2 weeks, VolleyCraft every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duelyst | VolleyCraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duelyst-blitz/id6746415056/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volleycraft/id6748215220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 282 MB | 524 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jakub Juszko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816730679) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## 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 |


### VolleyCraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volleycraft/id6748215220)

Build your army, craft defenses, and engage in tactical turn-based PvP combat. Draft units and place fortifications strategically to outsmart opponents in fast-paced shootouts across dynamic rounds.

**Highlights:** Build your army, Craft defenses, Turn-based PvP combat, Strategic unit drafting, Precision aiming, Dynamic rounds

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Common Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rare Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rare Boost Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack Rare | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Challenger Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Boost Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Defeat All Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack Epic | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arena 4 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arena 5 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Battle Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duelyst free?

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

### Is VolleyCraft free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Duelyst or VolleyCraft?

Duelyst is rated higher. Duelyst averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while VolleyCraft averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Duelyst or VolleyCraft have ads?

VolleyCraft shows ads; Duelyst does not.

### Which is updated more often, Duelyst or VolleyCraft?

Duelyst ships an update every 2 weeks, and VolleyCraft every 4 days. Most recently, Duelyst was updated on October 24, 2026 and VolleyCraft on October 24, 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.*