Comparison

Shadowverse CCG vs Swap 21

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shadowverse CCG

Engage in strategic, turn-based card battles against players worldwide or explore a voiced story mode. Master unique character classes and collect over 2000 illustrated cards. This AAA multiplayer game offers innovative mechanics for epic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer battles
  • Fully voiced story mode
  • Innovative battle mechanics
  • Eight unique character classes
  • Over 2000 illustrated cards
  • Strategic turn-based gameplay
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"One of my favorite games this year" - IGN Shadowverse is a AAA multiplayer turn-based card game with a fun–loving community of over 1 million daily players! - BATTLE real–time opponents from around the world, or enjoy the fully voiced story mode - STRATEGIZE with innovative mechanics that guarantee epic battles - MASTER eight character classes each with unique paradigms and killer cards - SUMMON 2000+ cards, each lavishly illustrated with jaw–dropping fantasy art Install now for TONS of free gifts!

About

Swap 21

Features
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Swap, match, score 21! Think fast, swap smart. Swap 21 is a card puzzle game where you swap adjacent cards on a 5×6 grid to form groups of three that add up to 21 — just like blackjack. How to Play Swap any two neighboring cards to line up three in a row or column that total 21. Face cards (J, Q, K) are worth 10, Aces count as 1 or 11, and number cards are face value. Match as many 21s as you can before time runs out! Features • 100 handcrafted levels with increasing challenge • Race the clock — every second counts • 3-star rating system based on matches made • Wildcards to break through deadlocks • Hints after moments of inactivity • Penalty for bad swaps — think before you move! • Game Center leaderboards for every level • 8 achievements to unlock • Clean, elegant card design • No ads. No energy timers. Just puzzles. Easy to learn, hard to master. Can you three-star them all?

Screenshots

Shadowverse CCG2 screens
Swap 213 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swap 21 at none against Shadowverse CCG's 11. Swap 21 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Shadowverse CCG's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadowverse CCG sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Swap 21 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shadowverse CCG versus Swap 21: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowverse CCGSwap 21
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3.5 GB166 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCygames, Inc.AKSAY LABS LLC

Bugs and requests

Shadowverse CCG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes during gameplay
  • Account recovery and data transfer issues
  • Inability to reconnect after disconnection
  • Bugs with certain card interactions and effects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Global chat to connect with other players
  • More deck save slots and deckbuilding options
  • Offline mode for single-player content
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding for new players
  • Better matchmaking and ranked system

Swap 21

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Shadowverse CCG

One-time8
  • 1-Time Deal! 600-crystal set$5.99
  • One-time Deal! 800-crystal set$7.99
  • 1-Time Deal! 1000-crystal set2 variants$15.99
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  • 1200-crystal set2 variants$20.99
  • 1200-crystal and Legendary set$20.99
  • 2400-crystal set$39.99
  • 5000-crystal set2 variants$79.99
  • Special Offer! 7500-crystal set (3 times per person)$79.99
None

Swap 21

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadowverse CCG free?
Shadowverse CCG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swap 21 free?
Swap 21 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadowverse CCG or Swap 21 have ads?
Shadowverse CCG shows ads; Swap 21 does not.

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