# Shards Online — Fight, Shatter, and Evolve > Multiplayer physics-based shooter where players evolve as living crystals. (iPhone/iPad app by Theodore Peterson.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shards-online/id1501612803 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Theodore Peterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501612802) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.70/5 from 368 App Store ratings · 109 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 17.1 · 313 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-04-30 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shards-online/id1501612803/reviews.md ## What is Shards Online? In a world where living crystals wage war in the deepest caves, you must strive to become the most powerful crystal of all! Enter the world of Shards: a smooth, seamless, and unique multiplayer physics based shooter for mobile! Show off your skills in a variety of gamemodes: FFA: Begin small and weak, and grow by shattering and consuming the players and crystals around you until you reach an unstoppable evolution! Attack enemy bases, or recruit other players to fight by your side as you build a powerful kingdom of your own! Rise to the top of the leaderboard and rule over the cave! With many different crystal varieties each granting different powers, there's no limit to the strength you could attain! 4V4: Squad up with four other players and evolve strong enough to defeat the opposing team! Build a base and protect your teammates as they level up, or launch an early attack on the enemy team to gain an advantage! Make daring plays and persevere through huge teamfights until victory is yours! Solos: Drop into a huge cave and fend for yourself in an eight player battle royale! Craft precise strategies as you traverse the cavern, absorbing crystals and shattering other players! Avoid the circle of Magnetism as it closes in on the final battlefield, and defeat the remaining players to claim your victory! 1V1: Test your skills against a friend or stranger in a fully-leveled one-on-one battle! ## Key features - Physics-based combat - Crystal evolution and growth - Multiple game modes (FFA, 4v4, Solos, 1v1) - Base building and kingdom management - Leaderboard and competitive play - Unique crystal powers ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Shards Online? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Awesome idea - 👍 Fun and immersive - 💡 Great potential **Cons** - 🐛 Freezes and crashes - 🐛 Buggy and glitchy - 🐛 Laggy and unresponsive - 🐛 Constant update issues - 🐛 Difficult controls and movement **Commonly reported bugs** - Constant need to update with no actual update - Game freezes and crashes frequently - Inability to join servers or change servers - Teleporting and sliding issues with movement **Most requested features** - Add offline mode - Improve enemy/boss balance - Add more levels/biomes - Improve UI and ability descriptions - Add custom settings and controls - Implement sound effects and music ## Recent user reviews (10 of 109) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shards-online/id1501612803/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Honest Awesome Idea *2024-04-13, version 2.3.89998* Crystals? alive? fighting? upgrades? more crystals = more power? color??? bosses???????? best thing ever ### 1/5 — This game blows *2023-08-20* First of all it barley functions it says you need some update when there is none I’m lucky mine even worked others said they couldn’t play it not to mention the whole possible freezing when opening the app so you have to reload it the game mechanics don’t work at all especially the movement you can barley fly with the wings because they need the movement which like I said isn’t good it would have been better if this was a pc game even then this on pc would still be a nightmare terrible game bugs and design just terrible ### 1/5 — Bruh *2023-01-21* Downloaded this game thinking it was fun but can’t even play it. Keeps telling me I need to download latest update so I check AppStore if there’s a update and there isn’t one. Also every time I try to play when I tap the app it freezes and I have to repeat this until it actually starts loading but then that’s when it tells me I need to update it. I am on an iphone and I’ve seen people play this game idk what’s causing this but so far this game is pretty bad if it’s this buggy ### 3/5 — Two things *2022-07-25, version 2.3.8* There is two things you can improve on, make it an offline game and make the white gem people a bit more easy to kill ### 1/5 — Worst game ever *2022-03-07, version 2.3.6* It takes so long to load and when you die you respawn with a crystal chasing you and when you continue more crystal monster things chasing you ### 4/5 — Good but… *2022-02-25, version 2.3.6* So I have been playing this for a while and each device I have downloaded it on has worked for a while but it kicks me out sometimes and that makes me sad when it kicks me out when I have all gems full! And what is a crystal canopy because I haven’t seen them.also sometimes there is some diamond in say the red gems(I don’t know what they are called) but there is diamond angels there and I get SHATTERED IMMEDIATELY so that makes me mad,I get they’re meant to guard the diamonds BUT ONLY IN THE MIDDLE! It’s a good game but needs improvement.(I love the game and it’s developers so don’t take this too bad,please) ### 5/5 — Really good *2022-02-02, version 2.3.6* The dev is nice and I can tell they worked hard on the game, The community is also welcoming and friendly. ### 5/5 — Great game *2022-01-22* This is a great game but the controls a little hard if you could make it where u drag where u look this would make the game a ton better because when I tried this game out there was these mountains and it was almost impossible to get up if you can’t look or see it ### 5/5 — Love it *2022-01-21, version 2.3.6* To me it’s perfect ### 5/5 — Loving it *2022-01-17, version 2.3.6* I love the game it’s really goodI love how it involves crystals as the powers ## Frequently asked questions about Shards Online ### What is Shards Online? Shards Online is a multiplayer physics-based shooter for mobile where players control living crystals. The core gameplay involves growing stronger by shattering and consuming other crystals and players, evolving unique powers, and competing in various game modes. ### What are the main game modes available? The app features several distinct game modes: Free-For-All (FFA) where you grow by consuming others, 4v4 team battles, Solos which is an eight-player battle royale, and 1v1 duels to test your skills against another player. ### How is the app monetized? The application is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases. It also features advertisements, indicating a free with in-app purchases monetization model. ### What kind of progression is there in the game? Players begin as small, weak crystals and grow by shattering and consuming others. There are many different crystal varieties, each granting different powers, allowing for extensive evolution and strength attainment. ### Can I play with friends? Yes, the game supports multiplayer interactions. You can squad up with four other players in the 4v4 mode, or test your skills against a friend or stranger in the 1v1 mode. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3.899995 — 2024-06-06 * Big QOL improvements ### 2.3.899994 — 2024-06-03 * Big QOL improvements ### 2.3.899993 — 2024-06-02 * Big QOL improvements ### 2.3.899992 — 2024-05-10 * Added a QOL improvement ### 2.3.89998 — 2023-12-05 * Added new detailed graphics for all maps! * Added lights for bomb explosions * Added fluid lighting; the light of the cave now subtly changes, fading in and out throughout the game * Added crystal refractions that move throughout the cave * Brightened up the game’s visual bloom * Sped up the game’s time scale * Crystal rain now passes down through the ceiling instead of spawning below it * Enemy footsteps are now considerably louder than your own, and teammates’ footsteps are the same volume as yours * Improved performance * Improved player data synchronization * Improved Spectator Mode * Improved gamemode spawn locations * Improved gamemode netcode logic * Improved highspeed wind sounds/effects * Removed dust particles * Removed bunnyhopping * Fixed an issue involving buttons being pressed while the screen transitions to the Options Screen * Fixed an issue involving players holding forward and sticking to tree stalks due to friction * Fixed an issue involving the Default Button in * Fixed an issue involving the Zircon Seed and Zircon Blast abilities causing lag when either are first used * Fixed an issue involving the Shatter Count number text * Fixed an issue involving the Kill Leader system * Fixed an issue involving sound objects stalling lobby join time for FFA ## Apps similar to Shards Online | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Balloons Defense 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloons-defense-3d/id1617817611) | 4.6 (1,719) | Free | Games | | [Nob Hero](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nob-hero/id1612957195) | 3.8 (503) | Free | Games | | [mope.io](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mopeio/id1086471119) | 3.3 (3,491) | Free | Games | | [Axolotl Rush](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axolotl-rush/id1577532010) | 4.7 (1,077) | Free | Games | | [Terraria](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraria/id640364616) | 4.5 (47,431) | $4.99 | Games | | [Creatur.io - PvP Eat & Evolve](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creaturio-pvp-eat-and-evolve/id1490773968) | 4.8 (1,115) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Theodore Peterson - [Energy Smash 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/energy-smash-3d/id1667066870) All apps by Theodore Peterson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1501612802 --- *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 2026-06-10.*