Comparison

Castles board game vs The Deck

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

Head to head
About

Castles board game

Build a map by placing tiles and score points by strategically placing your pieces. Compete against friends or AI in this engaging tile-based strategy game. Your progress is automatically saved, allowing for seamless continuation of your games.

Highlights
  • Tile-based map building
  • Scoring with peasant placement
  • Local multiplayer (pass and play)
  • Online multiplayer
  • Computer AI opponents
  • Automatic game saving
Features
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Castles Board Game is a tile-based board game for two to four players. In the game, players build a map by placing castle, road or church tiles. Points are scored by placing 'peasants' on the tiles. The player with the highest score at the end wins. You can play this game against real people (pass and play or online) or against a 'computer' player. The game is automatically saved when you close the app, so it is easy to resume when you open the app the next time. Features: - Local Multiplayer - Computer players DISCLAIMER This app has no connection to the game "Carcassonne". Neither Klaus-Jürgen Wrede nor Hans im Glück Verlag GmbH have issued any licence or approval of the use of the game "Carcassonne". Parties stated above are not related nor responsible for the contents of this app.

About

The Deck

Features
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"The Deck" offers a diverse collection of timeless classic games traditionally played with physical cards or paper. From Tict Tac Toe and Connect Four to Dixit, this virtual hub brings together the nostalgia of these popular titles with the convenience of modern technology. What makes "The Deck" genuinely unique is its innovative feature that transforms devices into a dynamic digital playground, enabling players to see the game state and cards in play. Immerse yourself in the excitement of traditional games through an interactive and engaging experience with "The Deck". Available games: Mafia, Dixit, Tic-Tac-Toe, Connect Four.

Screenshots

Castles board game2 screens
The Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Deck at Free against Castles board game's $0.99. The Deck also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Castles board game's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On 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

The Deck is free to download; Castles board game costs $0.99 up front. Castles board game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castles board game ships an update every 3 weeks, The Deck fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Castles board game versus The Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastles board gameThe Deck
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBastiaan ModderkolkIgor Steblii

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Castles board game

One-time1
  • Computer Player Difficulty Hard$0.99
None

The Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Castles board game free?
Castles board game costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is The Deck free?
The Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Castles board game or The Deck have ads?
Neither Castles board game nor The Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Castles board game or The Deck?
Castles board game ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Deck fortnightly. Most recently, Castles board game was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Deck on October 25, 2026.

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