Comparison

Duelyst vs MTG Trainer

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

Head to head
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.

About

MTG Trainer

Features
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MTG Trainer - Your Magic: The Gathering companion Turn your smartphone or tablet into a goldfishing tool for Magic: The Gathering. Goldfish solo or train your deck in 1v1 by pitting your decks against each other — MTG Trainer gives you all the tools you need to play, improve, and analyze your performance. Interactive game board Solo goldfish mode to test your decks and practice your combos 1v1 goldfish mode on the same device, with automatic board rotation between turns Complete game zones: hand, library, graveyard, exile, command zone, and companion Intuitive drag & drop to move your cards between zones Pinch-to-zoom on the board for a detailed view Card management Import your decks or build them with the built-in deckbuilder Scryfall database with search by name, type, color, and mana cost Flip your cards (face down/face up) and rotate them (tap/untap) Double-faced card (MDFC) support with flip Tokens summonable directly from your cards Gameplay tools Life counter with poison and special counter management Tokens and counters freely placeable anywhere on the board Built-in dice roller (d6, d20, d60, d100, and custom) Mulligan management with selection of which cards to send back Statistics and progression Automatic game recording in 1v1 mode Overall win rate, by play/draw, and by opponent archetype Individual performance for each card (GIH WR, OH WR, GND WR) Mulligan analysis: rate, most frequently returned cards Average winning turn (kill turn) and game flow Filters by time period, opponent, and archetype Customization Multiple visual themes to choose from Interface available in French and English

Screenshots

Duelyst4 screens
MTG Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MTG Trainer at none against Duelyst's 5. On price, update cadence, 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. Duelyst sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MTG Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duelyst ships an update every 2 weeks, MTG Trainer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Duelyst versus MTG Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuelystMTG Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size282 MB62 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperJakub JuszkoLouis-Paul Valadoux

In-app purchases

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
None

MTG Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Duelyst free?
Duelyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MTG Trainer free?
MTG Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Duelyst or MTG Trainer have ads?
Neither Duelyst nor MTG Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duelyst or MTG Trainer?
Duelyst ships an update every 2 weeks, and MTG Trainer every 8 days. Most recently, Duelyst was updated on October 3, 2026 and MTG Trainer on October 2, 2026.

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