# Talisman vs Shell Yes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shell Yes at none against Talisman's 11. Shell Yes also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). Talisman's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talisman sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Shell Yes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Talisman ships an update every 6 weeks, Shell Yes daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talisman | Shell Yes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talisman-digital-edition/id1312840735/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **220** | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomad Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/681942256) | [Fastronaut](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805609707) |

## What reviewers say

### Talisman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talisman-digital-edition/id1312840735)

Embark on a fantasy quest to claim the Crown of Command, battling mythical creatures and making strategic decisions. This officially licensed digital board game offers both local and online multiplayer, AI opponents, and expandable content.

**Highlights:** Officially licensed board game adaptation, Local and online multiplayer, Play against AI opponents, Expandable content with in-app purchases, Interactive tutorial and online rule book, Unlockable Runestone cards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The City Expansion Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Dungeon Expansion Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Highland Expansion Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Reaper Expansion Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Woodlands | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Cataclysm | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Realm of Souls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Beasts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clockwork Kingdom Expansion | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Dragon Expansion Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expansion Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Faithful digital reproduction of the board game
- 🕹️ Convenient mobile version of a classic game
- 🎨 Great graphics and artwork
- 🤝 Excellent customer support and issue resolution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Unreliable online functionality and disconnections
- 🎲 Perceived issues with the randomness of dice rolls
- 💰 Frustration over lost or unrecovered in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Inability to restore previous in-app purchases
- Glitches with certain game mechanics and expansions

**Requested features**

- Allow background audio playback
- Improve UI and controls, especially for larger screens
- Add more gameplay modes and customization options


### Shell Yes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-yes/id6805609705)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talisman free?

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

### Is Shell Yes free?

Shell Yes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Talisman or Shell Yes have ads?

Neither Talisman nor Shell Yes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talisman or Shell Yes?

Talisman ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shell Yes daily. Most recently, Talisman was updated on October 22, 2026 and Shell Yes on October 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.*