Card Heroes: CCG Magic Arena vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Card Heroes: CCG Magic Arena's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Card Heroes: CCG Magic Arena This App	Deck Heroes: Duelo de Héroes Nemesis	Dice of Kalma: Dice Roguelike Contender	三国又如何-十二年经典硬核搭配卡牌 Contender	Mega War : Clash of Legions Peer	主公戰三國 Peer	Labyrinth: The War on Terror Peer	机动战队大作战 Peer	RoPos! New Kid	Dungeon Reels: Returns New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	CHEELY APPS (CHILI APPS), TOO	IGG.COM	Pepperbox Studios	longsgame	Tuan Huynh	Zanyou	Playdek, Inc.	Gameduchy	SOOWAN KIM	Kobey Myhre
Category	Games	Strategy	Games	Games	Games	Card	Games	Strategy	Games	Games
Platform	iOS	Android	iOS, Android	iOS	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	Android	Android, iOS	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.2 / 5	3.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.3 / 5	3.4 / 5	0.0 / 5	5.0 / 5
Ratings Count	224	29,798	834	56	697	517	23	636	0	2
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	$9.99	Free	$5.99	Free
Release Date	Oct 19, 2017	Sep 21, 2015	Nov 14, 2025	Apr 18, 2017	Nov 24, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Oct 23, 2022	Feb 1, 2019	Apr 18, 2026	Apr 13, 2026
Last Updated	May 8, 2026	Oct 30, 2025	Apr 9, 2026	Feb 23, 2026	Sep 8, 2022	Apr 29, 2024	Jan 25, 2026	Jan 13, 2026	Apr 18, 2026	Apr 18, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	-	-	mixed	-	mixed	-	-	-
Score	55/100	-	-	-	65/100	-	50/100	-	-	-
Praises	Fast and simple card game mechanics provide an addictive experience for short play sessions	-	-	-	Tactical variety of unit roster	-	Complex strategic gameplay mechanics provide a rewarding intellectual challenge for dedicated players	-	-	-
Complaints	Aggressive pay-to-win mechanics create insurmountable progression walls for non-paying players in later regions	-	-	-	Grind required for card upgrades	-	Critical technical failures during the tutorial phase prevent new users from accessing the game Input registration issues on modern devices make card interactions unresponsive or difficult to execute	-	-	-
Requests	Ability to replay completed levels to farm rewards and progress without spending real money	-	-	-	Fresh events to break campaign monotony	-	Expanded content through additional game expansions to increase long-term replayability	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Clan-based social structures drive daily session frequency High-fidelity art style sustains visual appeal 3-minute battle loops maximize casual accessibility	-	Dice-rolling mechanic provides a tactile luck-mitigation experience distinct from card-based roguelikes. 70+ skull deckbuilding library enables high-replayability through diverse synergy discovery.	-	200v200 battle scale provides distinct combat feel Naga Clan social structure creates retention hook	-	Asymmetrical design creates high replayability for strategy enthusiasts Asynchronous multiplayer supports flexible, long-form session engagement	-	Automated profit calculation functions as a premium-tier conversion gate [Premium Features]	-
Weaknesses	Progression walls at early regions trigger high churn Server connectivity issues disrupt matches Randomized combat elements alienate competitive players	-	Lack of cloud-save functionality creates data-loss risk for long-term players. Ad-supported monetization model creates friction for the core strategy-focused audience.	-	0.29★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates stability issues Lack of offline play limits market reach	-	Tutorial freezes cause immediate new-user abandonment Input registration issues on modern hardware render card interactions unplayable	-	$5.99 upfront cost on iOS creates a high barrier to entry [Pricing Strategy]	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	paid	freemium	freemium	free
Momentum	-	-	Intense	Active	Zombie	Zombie	Active	-	-	-
Update Cadence	-	-	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~366d avg	5 versions	4 versions	-	-	-

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