Comparison

Deadlock Challenge Tower vs Tabula Poker

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

Head to head
About

Deadlock Challenge Tower

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Deadlock Challenge Tower is an explosive mix of puzzle, strategy, and zombie action. Build your unique tower from collected blocks, upgrade it with deadly weapons, and fend off endless waves of zombies. But beware: once the defenses are breached — it’s game over. Each level is a new tactical challenge. Merge, upgrade, and fortify your tower to withstand increasingly fierce hordes. It’s not just about shooting — every decision matters: which block to use, which weapon to place, and how to hold the line for as long as possible. In Deadlock Challenge Tower, you’ll find: • Endless waves of zombies — the apocalypse never stops. • Tower builder — collect and combine blocks to create the perfect defense. • Tactical weapons — choose and upgrade your arsenal to survive. • Puzzle + strategy — only sharp minds can stand strong. • Roguelike dynamics — every run is unique, every survival is a challenge. Are you ready to face the challenge and prove that your tower can withstand the ultimate Deadlock?

About

Tabula Poker

A unique card puzzle game where players strategically place three cards at a time onto a 5x5 grid. The goal is to form poker hands across rows and columns to score points, with stronger hands yielding higher scores. It challenges players to think ahead and optimize their placements to achieve personal bests.

Highlights
  • Place cards on a 5x5 grid
  • Form poker hands for points
  • Score tracking and personal bests
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Tap or drag card placement
  • Sound and haptic feedback
Features
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Tabula Poker is a card puzzle game where strategy meets luck. You get three cards at a time. Place them one by one onto a 5×5 grid to form poker hands across rows and columns. Every hand you complete scores points — the stronger the hand, the higher the score. The grid fills up fast. Think ahead, place smart, and try to beat your best. Features: - Simple tap or drag to place cards - Score tracking with personal best - Game Center leaderboards - Sound and haptic feedback - Clean, minimal design

Screenshots

Deadlock Challenge Tower4 screens
Tabula Poker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tabula Poker at none against Deadlock Challenge Tower's shown. Deadlock Challenge Tower's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deadlock Challenge Tower ships an update daily, Tabula Poker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Deadlock Challenge Tower versus Tabula Poker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeadlock Challenge TowerTabula Poker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMaksim Olegovich ZakopailovTato Polodashvili

In-app purchases

None

Deadlock Challenge Tower

No in-app purchases

None

Tabula Poker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deadlock Challenge Tower free?
Deadlock Challenge Tower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tabula Poker free?
Tabula Poker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deadlock Challenge Tower or Tabula Poker have ads?
Deadlock Challenge Tower shows ads; Tabula Poker does not.
Which is updated more often, Deadlock Challenge Tower or Tabula Poker?
Deadlock Challenge Tower ships an update daily, and Tabula Poker every 2 months. Most recently, Deadlock Challenge Tower was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tabula Poker on October 31, 2026.

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