# Pocket Lord vs Fire Emblem Shadows

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Lord at 63% against Fire Emblem Shadows's 32%. Pocket Lord also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 18.0). Fire Emblem Shadows's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 15) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Lord sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Fire Emblem Shadows sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fire Emblem Shadows holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Emblem Shadows has 1.9K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Pocket Lord's written reviews are positive against 32% of Fire Emblem Shadows's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pocket Lord ships an update every 2 weeks, Fire Emblem Shadows monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Lord | Fire Emblem Shadows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lord/id1166074437/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-emblem-shadows/id6746113513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 32.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shoji Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/955009267) | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Lord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lord/id1166074437)

Engage in a nostalgic simulation RPG with easy controls and comical dot-picture characters. Complete quests, organize parties, and develop unique units with customizable skills. A mini-game to raise a castle becomes available at user-level 5.

**Highlights:** Quest completion, Party organization, Unit summoning and equipment, Unit synthesis and leveling, Skill inheritance, Castle raising mini-game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad hide | $0.99 | one-time |
| GEM x 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| GEM x 30 | $14.99 | one-time |
| GEM x 60 | $28.99 | one-time |
| GEM x100 | $46.99 | one-time |


### Fire Emblem Shadows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-emblem-shadows/id6746113513)

Engage in real-time strategy battles while simultaneously uncovering a traitor within your party. Strategize your combat, manage resources through player trading, and experience a dual narrative from opposing viewpoints.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy battles, Social deduction mechanics, Player-to-player trading, Dual narrative perspectives, Weapon and magic skill selection

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gems | $0.79 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $3.79 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $6.69 | one-time |
| 210 Gems | $7.59 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $11.49 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $11.90 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $17.49 | one-time |
| 1,100 Gems | $33.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $36.99 | one-time |
| 1,700 Gems | $51.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Gems | $77.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good character designs
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💡 Unique take on Fire Emblem franchise
- 👍 Respects Fire Emblem archetypes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
- 🔒 Pay-to-win elements
- 👎 Lackluster gameplay and story
- 👎 Doesn't feel like a true Fire Emblem game

**Reported bugs**

- Matchmaking issues
- Network problems
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Longer and more engaging matches
- Improved social deduction mechanics
- Higher-quality graphics and visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Lord free?

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

### Is Fire Emblem Shadows free?

Fire Emblem Shadows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Lord or Fire Emblem Shadows?

Fire Emblem Shadows is rated higher. Pocket Lord averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Fire Emblem Shadows averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Pocket Lord or Fire Emblem Shadows have ads?

Neither Pocket Lord nor Fire Emblem Shadows shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Lord or Fire Emblem Shadows?

Pocket Lord ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fire Emblem Shadows monthly. Most recently, Pocket Lord was updated on October 20, 2026 and Fire Emblem Shadows on October 20, 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.*