Comparison

Competitive Karuta ONLINE vs Shadowverse

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

Head to head
About

Competitive Karuta ONLINE

Experience the thrill of Competitive Karuta online with this game that faithfully recreates official rules and features authentic card sets. Challenge AI opponents of varying difficulty or compete against players worldwide in real-time ranked matches. Analyze your performance with detailed statistics and hone your skills with engaging mini-games.

Highlights
  • Official Competitive Karuta rules
  • AI opponents with adjustable difficulty
  • Real-time online ranked matches
  • Private matches with friends
  • Detailed match history and analysis
  • Memorization and listening mini-games
Features
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Competitive Karuta ONLINE is an online battle game based on the official rules of Competitive Karuta. It adopts Karuta cards approved by All-Japan Karuta Association and reading by A-class reciter. 8 A-class reciters voice are recorded. [Rules] App reproduced the official rules of Competitive Karuta such as memorization time, dead cards, fouls, sending cards, cards pushing way. You can push any cards by flick operation. [VS CPU] You can change the settings such as CPU levels, Number of cards, memorization time, beginner cards use or not. There are the following CPU levels. - Tutorial - Single - Easy - Normal - Hard [VS ONLINE] Ranked matches allow you to play against anyone in the world in real time. It will be reflected rank system. You can play for free once a day, and in-game points will be consumed after the second. If you win the match, you will receive in-game points. [Private Match] You can tell friends "PASSWORD" and play against them. [Analysis] You can view detailed data such as match history, winning rate, fouls rate, average time. You will know the time between reading Kimari-ji and taking the card. [Mini games] Flash Cards: This is a game of a practice to speed up memorization. You think of Kimari-ji and swipe the card. Branching Cards: This is a game of Listening and takeing a correct Tomo-fuda. With two or three Tomo-fuda placed on the territory, take recited card, then elapsed time will be displayed.

About

Shadowverse

Engage in strategic card battles with a new super-evolution mechanic and a vibrant community hub. Collect cards, customize decks across seven classes, and experience a fully voiced story. Log in daily for free card packs.

Highlights
  • Super-evolution mechanic
  • Strategic card battles
  • Daily free card packs
  • Seven unique classes
  • Fully voiced story mode
  • Community interaction hub
Currently charting
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Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is a brand-new strategy card game from the popular Shadowverse CCG. Enjoy creating decks and battling online, just like the original Shadowverse CCG. With the newly added super-evolution mechanic and Shadowverse Park, among other brand-new content, there is lots to enjoy for both seasoned and brand-new players. Card Battles The rules of Shadowverse are simple, yet offer limitless ways to strategize and win. Use different card combinations to create unique synergies and strategies in battles against players all around the world. Dive into the game and enjoy strategic card battles with breathtaking graphics and effects. New Game Mechanic: Super-Evolution Each of your followers (unit cards you play on the field) can now super-evolve! Followers that have super-evolved are stronger and can knock opposing followers out with powerful attacks and deal damage straight to their leader!  Super-evolve your followers and enjoy exhilarating card battles like never before! Free Card Pack Every Day Log in to open a free card pack every day! Collect cards for the new compendium feature! Enjoy battling and collecting! Class Choose from 7 unique classes that match your playstyle and create custom decks. Tailor your deck to match your strategy and style, then dive into epic card battles! Story Experience a brand new Shadowverse story where characters are brought to life with full voice acting! Follow spectacular stories centered around seven unique characters, each bringing their own personality to the adventure. New Feature: Shadowverse Park Step into the Shadowverse CCG community where players can connect and interact! Show off your avatar with customizable outfits and emotes, bond with others, and grow stronger together! Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is recommended to the following: - Fans of card games and collecting cards - Players who like collectible card games (CCG) or trading card games (TCG) - Long-time fans and players of the Shadowverse CCG - Players who enjoy PvP card games - People who have played other TCG and CCG before - Players who are looking for new TCG and CCG - Fans of strategic trading card games (TCG) and collectible card games (CCG) - Players who are looking for card games with compelling full-scale stories - Card collectors who appreciate beautifully designed collectible or trading cards - People who want to connect and interact with others through gaming

Screenshots

Competitive Karuta ONLINE4 screens
Shadowverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Competitive Karuta ONLINE at 4.9 against Shadowverse's 3.8. Competitive Karuta ONLINE also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 35%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Shadowverse's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 17) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Competitive Karuta ONLINE sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Shadowverse sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Competitive Karuta ONLINE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowverse has 1.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Competitive Karuta ONLINE's written reviews are positive against 35% of Shadowverse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Competitive Karuta ONLINE ships an update monthly, Shadowverse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Competitive Karuta ONLINE versus Shadowverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompetitive Karuta ONLINEShadowverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better3.8 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews — better35.2% of reviews
Number of ratings171.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#153 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size337 MB630 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBeta Computing Co., Ltd.Cygames, Inc.

Customer experience

Competitive Karuta ONLINE

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral13.1%
Negative18.0%

Shadowverse

All ratings1,196 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews702 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative57.8%

Bugs and requests

Competitive Karuta ONLINE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shadowverse

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and compatibility issues on certain devices
  • Matchmaking problems with self-declared 'beginners'

Requested features

3 requests
  • More ways to earn in-game currency
  • Improved card economy and crafting system
  • Expanded game modes and content

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Competitive Karuta ONLINE

One-time5
  • 900 Point$0.99
  • 1900 Point$1.99
  • 4000 Point$3.99
Show 2 more
  • 6100 Point$5.99
  • 10500 Point$9.99
12 purchases

Shadowverse

One-time12
  • 60 Crystals$1.19
  • First Farer Legendary Box$1.59
  • First Farer Box$1.59
Show 9 more
  • 220 Crystals$3.99
  • 450 Crystals$7.99
  • Crystals + Card Style Bundle$15.99
  • 920 Crystals$15.99
  • Starter Bundle$15.99
  • 1400 Crystals$23.99
  • 2350 Crystals$39.99
  • Deckboost Bundle$39.99
  • 5000 Crystals$79.99

Questions

Is Competitive Karuta ONLINE free?
Competitive Karuta ONLINE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadowverse free?
Shadowverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Competitive Karuta ONLINE or Shadowverse?
Competitive Karuta ONLINE is rated higher. Competitive Karuta ONLINE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Shadowverse averages 3.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Competitive Karuta ONLINE or Shadowverse have ads?
Both Competitive Karuta ONLINE and Shadowverse show ads.
Which is updated more often, Competitive Karuta ONLINE or Shadowverse?
Competitive Karuta ONLINE ships an update monthly, and Shadowverse every 2 weeks. Most recently, Competitive Karuta ONLINE was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shadowverse on October 30, 2026.

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