Comparison

VTbattle vs Duel Gate

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

Head to head
About

VTbattle

Features
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VTBattle: It’s Not About Subscribers! It’s All About Power! ・450+ real VTubers join the battle! ・Just set 5 cards and the battle plays out automatically ・One-time purchase, no in-app purchases ・Live streaming, video uploads, and monetization are all allowed 〇LATEST UPDATE: Card Pack Vol.13 "Marionette Mistlake" ・35 new VTubers join the battle (package art: Yume Wasurenagusa) ・39 new skills added ・New type "Trickster," unlocked only through card skills  Throw opponents off balance with an ATK/MAG swap ・New status ailment "Petrification" ・New random event "Job Change" lets you switch types mid-run 〇ABOUT THE GAME Set 5 cards featuring your favorite VTubers, and the battle plays out automatically. Random events and new cards between battles make every run different in this roguelite card battler. Battles are short, so it's easy to play in your spare time. 〇KEY FEATURES ・450+ VTubers across Card Packs Vol.1 to Vol.13 ・Every VTuber can be used as your main character ・5 elements, 12 battle types, and 400+ card skills ・Cards grow stronger with levels and rarity ・Classic Mode uses the 3 basic types and simple skills, perfect for newcomers 〇CARDS & BATTLE Power up 6 stats (HP / ATK / DEF / MAG / MDEF / SPD) with your cards and take on tough opponents. Attackers want ATK, Magic types want MAG: building a deck that fits your type is the key to victory. Element matchups matter too. Easy to pick up, even if you're new to card games. 〇ESTIMATED PLAY TIME ・One run: about 1-2 hours ・20+ hours including replay and completion elements 〇STREAMING & VIDEO UPLOADS Live streaming, video uploads, and monetization are all allowed! You can stream every scene in the game. *Please enjoy the game while respecting the VTubers featured in it. Streaming guidelines: https://wataritama.com/distributionterms/ 〇ABOUT THE iOS VERSION Original character creation and offline battles are available in the Steam version. 〇INFO Genre: Card Game / Auto Battle / Roguelite Developer & Publisher: Wataritama Studio Official site: https://wataritama.com/vtbattle-index/ X: https://x.com/wataritamastd

About

Duel Gate

Engage in strategic card battles with simple one-handed controls. Build unique decks, master card slides to attack and parry, and grow your hero through challenging dungeons and NPC battles. Enjoy a deep strategic experience with vast content.

Highlights
  • Offline strategic gameplay
  • One-handed controls
  • Deck building and card combinations
  • Strategic card sliding
  • Parry enemy attacks
  • Hero progression and NPC battles
  • Extensive content (dungeons, monsters, cards)
Features
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The Ultimate Deck Building and Strategic Slides! Overturn the fate determined by your choices! ■ Game Introduction Duel Gate is an offline game featuring simple one-handed controls and strategic gameplay. Construct the ultimate deck and overwhelm your enemies with strategic slides that cut across the battlefield. ■ Key Fun Elements 1. Focus on optimal deck building by finding your own unique combinations among countless cards. 2. Turn the tide of battle with strategic card slides. 3. You can parry by sliding a card even during the enemy's attack turn. 4. Grow your hero and unlock new shops by battling NPCs. 5. 9 Gates, 54 Dungeons, 144 types of monsters and enemies, 12 Heroes, 95 types of cards, 31 types of items, 70 Challenges, Challenge yourself with at least 270 Trophy Battles and 162 Heart Battles. ■ Highly Recommended for : For those who want to play casually for a short amount of time. For those who enjoy strategic battle with simple one-handed controls. For those who desire the thrilling sensation of striking and parrying. For those who appreciate the fun of collecting and building their own unique decks. ■ Language Support : English, Korean, Japanese Open the 'Duel Gate' to start your legend!

Screenshots

VTbattle4 screens
Duel Gate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VTbattle at every 10 days against Duel Gate's every 5 months. Duel Gate's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, 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

VTbattle costs $5.99 and Duel Gate $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VTbattle ships an update every 10 days, Duel Gate every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
VTbattle versus Duel Gate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVTbattleDuel Gate
Price$5.99$2.99 — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size408 MB84 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperWataritama Studio LLCKyoungBin Im

In-app purchases

None

VTbattle

No in-app purchases

None

Duel Gate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VTbattle free?
VTbattle costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Duel Gate free?
Duel Gate costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VTbattle or Duel Gate have ads?
Neither VTbattle nor Duel Gate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VTbattle or Duel Gate?
VTbattle ships an update every 10 days, and Duel Gate every 5 months. Most recently, VTbattle was updated on October 28, 2026 and Duel Gate on October 25, 2026.

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