# Pair Away vs Idle Deck Builder

The clearest difference is rating: Pair Away at 4.6 against Idle Deck Builder's 3.0. Pair Away also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 5). Idle Deck Builder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pair Away sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Deck Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pair Away holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Pair Away's written reviews are positive against 50% of Idle Deck Builder's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pair Away | Idle Deck Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-away/id891558960/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-deck-builder/id6449966053/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bobby Rohweder](https://appshunter.io/developer/465763377) | [Alexander von Neudegg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691266673) |

## What reviewers say

### Pair Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-away/id891558960)

A simple and engaging matching game designed for quick play sessions. Progress through increasing difficulty levels, challenge friends in an endless mode, and unlock a variety of themes. Track your achievements and compare your progress.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Endless 'Immortal' mode, Unlockable themes, Track stats and achievements, Multi-deck gameplay, Animated tutorial

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Pair Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Defeat Requirements | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pair Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Earn 2x Pairs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pair Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Earn 4x Pairs | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Pair Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pair Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pair Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


### Idle Deck Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-deck-builder/id6449966053)

An idle strategy game where you collect and upgrade cards to gain wealth, mana, and progress. The game focuses on simple yet deep deck-building mechanics, allowing players to transform in-game currency into various resources.

**Highlights:** Card collection and upgrades, Idle progression system, Strategic deck building, Resource management (coins, mana, time), Endless gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pair Away free?

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

### Is Idle Deck Builder free?

Idle Deck Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pair Away or Idle Deck Builder?

Pair Away is rated higher. Pair Away averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Idle Deck Builder averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Pair Away or Idle Deck Builder have ads?

Neither Pair Away nor Idle Deck Builder 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.*