# Blackjackal vs Wickbound

The clearest difference is rating: Blackjackal at 5.0 against Wickbound's 4.0. Blackjackal also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackjackal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wickbound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blackjackal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackjackal | Wickbound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjackal-card-roguelike/id6802006818/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wickbound-deckbuilder-rogue/id6804251719/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 79 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Prakash Mishra](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797734447) | [Green Delta Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780119827) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackjackal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjackal-card-roguelike/id6802006818)

This card game reimagines blackjack as a roguelike deckbuilder. Build powerful scoring engines, edit your deck, and specialize in hand types to break the table. Enjoy a full run in about forty minutes with progress saving after every hand.

**Highlights:** Roguelike deckbuilding mechanics, Strategic card editing and enhancement, Build exponential scoring engines, Permanent hand type specialization, Escalating ante and boss challenges, Offline single-player gameplay, Progress saving after every hand

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |


### Wickbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wickbound-deckbuilder-rogue/id6804251719)

A premium roguelike deckbuilder designed for one-handed play and short sessions. Build your deck, outlast the storm, and keep the light burning. Offers a full game unlock with a single purchase and offline play.

**Highlights:** One-handed portrait mode gameplay, Short 5-10 minute runs, Kill-safe save system, 76 cards across three types, 40 unique relics, Three acts with 18 enemies, Daily seeded runs with leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wickbound — Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackjackal free?

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

### Is Wickbound free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blackjackal or Wickbound?

Blackjackal is rated higher. Blackjackal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Wickbound averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Blackjackal or Wickbound have ads?

Neither Blackjackal nor Wickbound shows ads.

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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.*