# Pokémon Shuffle Mobile vs Orb Master

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile and Orb Master both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Pokémon Shuffle Mobile's written reviews are positive against 33% of Orb Master's. Pokémon Shuffle Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13K vs 1.5K). Orb Master's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon Shuffle Mobile sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Orb Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pokémon Shuffle Mobile against 4.7 for Orb Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon Shuffle Mobile has 13K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Pokémon Shuffle Mobile's written reviews are positive against 33% of Orb Master's.

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Orb Master monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon Shuffle Mobile | Orb Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-shuffle-mobile/id1014919815/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-master/id1518970399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 33.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Pokemon Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/446737235) | [HONG KONG TOUDA CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526634119) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokémon Shuffle Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-shuffle-mobile/id1014919815)

Engage in a unique puzzle battle against wild Pokémon by matching three or more Pokémon vertically or horizontally. Collect, level up, and strategize your way through numerous stages and challenges.

**Highlights:** Match-three puzzle gameplay, Battle wild Pokémon, Collect and level up Pokémon, Numerous stages and challenges, Intuitive and easy controls, Strategic depth

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jewel×1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jewels×4(2＋2) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jewels×8(4＋4) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jewels×6(5＋1) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jewels×10(8＋2) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Jewels×26(20＋6) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Jewels×56(40＋16) | $39.99 | one-time |
| Jewels×105(70＋35) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Charming Pokémon-themed visuals
- 📆 Frequent updates and new content
- 🤝 Ability to add friends and exchange hearts

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow heart regeneration and limited playtime
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for progression
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult levels and low catch rates
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when completing stages
- Corrupted save data and loss of progress
- Unresponsive controls and UI issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Faster heart regeneration
- More generous rewards and currency
- Ability to evolve and power up Pokémon
- Improved catch rates, especially for rare Pokémon
- Offline play or reduced online dependency


### Orb Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-master/id1518970399)

Engage in fast-paced, real-time PVP battles by strategically choosing, merging, and leveling up powerful Orbs. Team up with friends to defeat monsters or compete against players worldwide in quick, exciting matches.

**Highlights:** Real-time PVP battles, Orb merging and leveling, Co-op monster battles, Diverse strategies and lineups, Collect unique skins and emojis, Multiple game modes

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legendary Ball Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Infinite pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Pleasure Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Pro Lifetime Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Infinite pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Magic pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Token | $9.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Wish Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| $279.99 Token | $279.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Interesting fusion mechanics
- 👍 Fun co-op mode
- 🎨 Good visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/security concerns
- 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🕹️ Unbalanced gameplay and matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading or crashing on launch
- Co-op mode not functioning properly
- Inconsistent damage calculations
- Accounts being deleted or unable to sign in

**Requested features**

- More language options
- Improved co-op matchmaking
- Ability to customize orb placements
- Fairer progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon Shuffle Mobile free?

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orb Master free?

Orb Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon Shuffle Mobile or Orb Master?

Orb Master is rated higher. Pokémon Shuffle Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Orb Master averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Pokémon Shuffle Mobile or Orb Master have ads?

Orb Master shows ads; Pokémon Shuffle Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon Shuffle Mobile or Orb Master?

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Orb Master monthly. Most recently, Pokémon Shuffle Mobile was updated on November 7, 2026 and Orb Master on November 3, 2026.

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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.*