# Shardlings — Creature-Collecting RPG > Collectible creature discovery and collection game with magical tribes and lore. (iPhone/iPad app by Inova Platforms, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shardlings/id6747691363 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Inova Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797087888) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 16.1 · 296 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-06-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shardlings/id6747691363/reviews.md ## What is Shardlings? Enter Shardria, a creature-collecting RPG where every discovery can join your story and battle squad. Journey through six story Acts and 18 regions. Complete 144 trials, uncover stories and secrets, meet 180 original Shardlings, and command a three-companion squad in tactical turn-based Resonance Duels. Level favorites from 1–50, unlock abilities, Awaken and Ascend allies, and face every challenge. EXPLORE A STORY-DRIVEN WORLD • Follow a complete Journey across six Acts, 18 regions, and 144 trials • Meet realm characters and uncover tribe stories, quests, and secrets • Earn stars, Keeper XP, Echo Dust, and tribe mastery • Unlock tribes, challenges, and level caps through play • Explore in an experience designed for iPhone • Play without a battle stamina timer COMMAND A THREE-SHARDLING SQUAD • Build a three-companion team with helpful Heart Echo fill-ins • Learn six readable combat families, distinct roles, passives, powers, Guard, Relay, and signatures • Make every move count in short, deterministic turn-based Resonance Duels • Combine companion traits and abilities into your own strategy • Level companions from 1–50, then Awaken, Ascend, and pursue Eternal Form • Reshape your squad for new trials DISCOVER 180 ORIGINAL SHARDLINGS Every Shardling has original artwork, a personality, a tribe, a combat identity, and a story. • Meet Sprites, Luminaries, and rare Regents across eighteen imaginative tribes • Complete tribe albums and track every discovery • Find cosmetic Aurora and Starforged Aspects • Turn duplicate discoveries into Echo Dust • Search, filter, share, and bond with favorites BOND THROUGH CONVERSATION Chat with companions in playful, in-character conversations. Shardlings labels these as AI-powered and asks permission before sending text to our AI provider. Replies can be inaccurate; do not share sensitive information. A REWARDING DAILY RITUAL • Receive an included starter companion • Claim an included weekly Shard • Complete daily quests and grow a visit streak • Earn XP and Echo Dust • Receive one bonus hatch each calendar month THE KEEPER SHOP Optional purchases help members grow collections and train a wider roster: • Single, three-pack, and ten-pack Shards saved in a non-expiring Shard Vault • Bond Sparks that advance a favorite companion by one bond level • Training Sparks that each grant a fixed 120 combat XP, capped by Journey progress • A one-time Keeper Chest with 12 Shards, 5 Bond Sparks, and a permanent Prismatic Aura Training Sparks cannot buy stars, trials, Ascension, ranked power, or victory. Combat XP and bonds are also earned through play. Purchased Shards use two disclosed random outcomes: Rarity: Sprite 70%, Luminary 20%, Regent 10%. Regent Radiance guarantees a Regent by the tenth purchased Shard without one. Any Regent resets the meter. Cosmetic Aspect: Origin 94%, Aurora 5%, Starforged 1%. Aspects never change gameplay power. Duplicates become 50–200 Echo Dust. Shardlings, Shards, Sparks, XP, Echo Dust, and cosmetics have no cash value and cannot be traded or redeemed for money. SHARDLINGS PLUS ACCESS A Shardlings Plus subscription is required after onboarding to access the app. Monthly and yearly prices are displayed in your local currency before purchase. Membership includes the 180-companion Journey, a starter and weekly Shard, daily and battle progression, stories and chats, one monthly bonus hatch, and a cosmetic Keeper aura. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Apple Subscriptions. Restore Purchases is available on the access screen and in the app. Privacy Policy: https://shardlings.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://shardlings.web.app/terms Support: https://shardlings.web.app/support ## Key features - Discover 60 unique Shardlings - Explore 6 distinct tribes - Collect creatures of different rarities - Interactive creature profiles - Stunning visual effects and animations - Weekly free character hatching ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | shardlings | $6.99 | per month | | sharings yearly | $44.99 | per year | | shardlings ultra weekly | $29.99 | per 7 days | | shardlings ultra yearly | $389.99 | per year | | Weekly 3.99 | $3.99 | per 7 days | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Hatch Now | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shardlings/id6747691363/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Cute idea but *2026-07-19* Too buggy for the price I paid for monthly I collected 2 Shardlings but it will not even let me chat with them! It doesn’t send a message just nothing happens I can only look at them and one of them the image doesn’t even show up in the collection only when I click it and I can’t do anything. I wanted to like this app, but it is too bugged to be demanding a price when it can’t deliver I want a refund. **Developer response:** We’re very sorry you had this experience. We’ve fixed the chat sending and missing Collection image issues you reported, and the fixes will be included in our next update. Apple handles App Store refunds: sign in at reportaproblem.apple.com, choose “Request a refund,” select Shardlings, and submit. Please also email contact@inovaplatforms.com with the subject “Shardlings Review” so we can provide complimentary access and make this right. ### 5/5 — Wow *2025-06-27* I love this app, they’re so cute! Can’t wait to collect them all **Developer response:** Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you love the Shardlings and their designs. There are now even more companions, worlds, and adventures to discover—we hope you have a wonderful time collecting them all! ## Frequently asked questions about Shardlings ### What is Shardlings? Shardlings is a game where you explore a magical universe to discover and collect mystical creatures called Shardlings. It features six distinct tribes, each with unique creatures and lore. ### How many Shardlings can I collect? You can discover and collect up to 60 unique Shardlings within the game. These creatures are categorized into different ranks, from common Sprites to legendary Luminaries. ### Does Shardlings require a subscription? Yes, full access to Shardlings requires a paid subscription. The app offers several auto-renewable subscription plans, including weekly, monthly, and annual options, for enhanced gameplay. ### What are the subscription options for Shardlings? Shardlings offers Weekly Premium for $3.99/week, Monthly Premium for $6.99/month, Annual Premium for $44.99/year, and Ultra Annual for $99.99/year. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends. ### Can I try Shardlings before subscribing? The provided data indicates that core functionalities require a paid subscription. While there is a weekly free character hatching, full access to the universe and its features is gated behind a subscription. ### What age rating does Shardlings have? Shardlings has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for young children and features content appropriate for that age group. ### How often is Shardlings updated? The app was last updated on July 1, 2025, with version 1.2. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support. ### Does Shardlings have ads? No, Shardlings does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download but requires a paid subscription for full access to its features. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.4.0 — 2026-08-03 The Fallen Crown opens a new full-length Shardlings adventure. • Begin in Heartstead and journey through eight original realms • Build a six-companion Keeper Band and master classic turn-based battles • Solve realm puzzles, complete quests, collect Shardlings, and restore the Worldheart • Continue into four postgame frontiers, Crownward Trials, and Starfall Sanctums • Keep progress with resilient local saves and rolling checkpoints • Enjoy new HD illustrated environments, character art, animation, music, and sound This update also improves accessibility, performance, and save integrity. ### 2.3.0 — 2026-07-23 The Resonant Road is open in Shardlings 2.3: • Build a three-companion squad and enter tactical Resonance Duels • Travel six Acts, eighteen regions, and 144 Journey trials • Master six combat families, roles, passives, powers, Guard, Relay, energy, and signatures • Earn combat XP, map stars, mastery, Echo Dust, and Keeper XP • Level companions to 50, Awaken favorites, and unlock Ascension • Discover 180 original Shardlings across eighteen tribes • Complete eighteen tribe albums across the original constellations, Veiled Realms, and Resonant Frontier • Find cosmetic Aurora and Starforged Aspects with clearly disclosed odds • Use optional Training Sparks for fixed XP up to the level cap earned through Journey progress • Enjoy server-validated battle rewards, purchase fulfillment, and progression Training Sparks cannot buy stars, trial victories, Ascension, ranked power, or a win. There is no battle stamina timer. ### 1.2 — 2025-07-01 Companion Upgrades! ### 1.1 — 2025-06-30 Companion Upgrades! ### 1.0 — 2025-06-27 No release notes. ## More apps by Inova Platforms, Inc. - [DeepChamp AI: Sports Betting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepchamp-ai-sports-betting/id6742149750) - [LoveLogic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lovelogic/id6752526893) - [Rules of Engagement](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rules-of-engagement/id6788407836) - [Sproutkind](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sproutkind/id6791382050) - [Foul Play: Murder Mystery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foul-play-murder-mystery/id6794909129) All apps by Inova Platforms, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1797087888 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*