# Pokémon Shuffle Mobile vs Peglin

The clearest difference is rating: Pokémon Shuffle Mobile at 4.7 against Peglin's 4.1. Pokémon Shuffle Mobile also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1.2K). Peglin's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon Shuffle Mobile sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Peglin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon Shuffle Mobile has 13K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Pokémon Shuffle Mobile's written reviews are positive against 64% of Peglin's.

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Peglin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon Shuffle Mobile | Peglin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-shuffle-mobile/id1014919815/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peglin/id6446336622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Pokemon Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/446737235) | [Red Nexus Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677460476) |

## 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 (9)**

| 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 |
| Jewels×118(81＋37) | $79.99 | 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


### Peglin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peglin/id6446336622)

Embark on a roguelike adventure combining Pachinko-style combat with deck-building strategy. Collect powerful orbs and relics to defeat dragons and reclaim your gold. Explore procedurally generated maps with unique challenges and surprises on every run.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade orbs and relics, Pachinko-like combat mechanics, Procedurally generated maps, Defeat monsters and bosses, Strategic use of potions and bombs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peglin Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique blend of roguelike and pachinko
- 🎨 Charming retro art style
- 💰 Fair one-time purchase model
- 🔁 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and lack of explanations
- 📱 Controls not optimized for mobile
- 💰 Perceived high price for mobile game

**Reported bugs**

- Soft locks when trying to unlock full game
- Aiming issues and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent behavior of certain abilities

**Requested features**

- More level variety and content
- Ability to save and resume runs
- Vertical mode for better mobile experience
- Customizable controls and aiming


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon Shuffle Mobile free?

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

### Is Peglin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon Shuffle Mobile or Peglin?

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile is rated higher. Pokémon Shuffle Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Peglin averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Pokémon Shuffle Mobile or Peglin have ads?

Neither Pokémon Shuffle Mobile nor Peglin shows ads.

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

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Peglin fortnightly. Most recently, Pokémon Shuffle Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and Peglin on October 30, 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.*