# ShellFire vs Sipher Odyssey

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sipher Odyssey at 81% against ShellFire's 34%. Sipher Odyssey also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.2). ShellFire's advantage is ratings volume (329 vs 19) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShellFire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sipher Odyssey sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sipher Odyssey holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShellFire has 329 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of ShellFire's written reviews are positive against 81% of Sipher Odyssey's.

ShellFire ships an update monthly, Sipher Odyssey every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShellFire | Sipher Odyssey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellfire-moba-fps/id1441396449/reviews) | **[4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sipher-odyssey/id6443806584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 721 MB | 2.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PT Telekomunikasi Selular](https://appshunter.io/developer/580104222) | [Ather Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625224446) |

## What reviewers say

### ShellFire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellfire-moba-fps/id1441396449)

Engage in thrilling 5v5 battles with diverse game modes like Escort and Death Match. Survive intense Zombie Rush rounds against a BOSS for special rewards. Strategize with Rune combinations and earn Badges to boost character stats.

**Highlights:** 5v5 Battle Modes (Escort, Death Match, Capture Points), Zombie Rush Bonus Mode with BOSS battles, Rune system for character customization, Badge system for character stat bonuses, Weekly new Heroes and Skins

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Ruby | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Card | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monty Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Ruby | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Ruby | $9.99 | one-time |
| 980 Ruby | $15.99 | one-time |
| Lv.5 Attack Rune Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1980 Ruby | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Ruby | $54.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Ruby | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Overwatch-like experience
- 👍 Variety of heroes and abilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Banning issues and lack of communication from developers
- 💰 Progression and monetization model needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Matches with missing players or bots
- Inability to leave matches

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve character balancing
- Implement a more robust matchmaking system
- Increase communication with the community


### Sipher Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sipher-odyssey/id6443806584)

Embark on a sci-fi fantasy roguelite RPG adventure in a vibrant universe. Assemble a squad, unleash godlike abilities, and blast through hordes of enemies in fast-paced, action-packed combat. Explore dungeons, craft powerful items, and forge your own path to victory.

**Highlights:** Assemble a squad, Godlike abilities, Action-packed combat, Dungeon exploration, Item crafting, Roguelite gameplay

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver VIP PASS | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold VIP PASS | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond VIP PASS | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Flash Sale Bundle 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bundle 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ram Package 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nezumi Step Up 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Step Up Bundle 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome package 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nezumi Ascension Bundle 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nezumi Step Up 05 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nezumi Step Up 03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale Bundle 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale Bundle 06 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Step Up Bundle 04 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bundle 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| RAM Package 505 | $4.99 | one-time |
| RAM Package 1010 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bundle 03 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle 02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Package 02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Step Up Bundle 06 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle 03 | $19.99 | one-time |
| RAM Package 2020 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Package 03 | $19.99 | one-time |
| RAM Package 5050 | $49.99 | one-time |
| RAM Package 10100 | $99.99 | one-time |
| RAM Package 20200 | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShellFire free?

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

### Is Sipher Odyssey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShellFire or Sipher Odyssey?

Sipher Odyssey is rated higher. ShellFire averages 3.2 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Sipher Odyssey averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do ShellFire or Sipher Odyssey have ads?

Neither ShellFire nor Sipher Odyssey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShellFire or Sipher Odyssey?

ShellFire ships an update monthly, and Sipher Odyssey every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShellFire was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sipher Odyssey on October 17, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*