# Random Royale vs Shroom Guard

The clearest difference is rating: Random Royale at 4.3 against Shroom Guard's 4.1. Random Royale also leads on ratings volume (474 vs 39) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random Royale sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Shroom Guard sells 54 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Random Royale holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Royale has 474 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Random Royale's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shroom Guard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Random Royale ships an update every 8 days, Shroom Guard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Royale | Shroom Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-royale/id1523797142/reviews)** | [4.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shroom-guard/id6450422098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **474** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 434 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NSTAGE Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531424869) | [Playwind Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542222729) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-royale/id1523797142)

Engage in real-time PvP defense battles by building a powerful deck of cards. Strategize to acquire new skills, merge powers, and overcome enemies and bosses in diverse environments. Play solo or with friends in this exciting strategy game.

**Highlights:** Real-time PvP defense battles, Deck building and card merging, Acquire new skills, Diverse battle environments, Play with friends or random opponents, Boss battles

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revenge Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Util Card Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Attack Card Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Jewel Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jewel 525 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Jewel Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revenge Package 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Jewel 1,100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertising Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Tier Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth package 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| VIP Level Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legend Rapid Growth Package | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 💡 Unique card mechanics
- 👍 Easy progression for F2P players
- 🎨 Great art and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Lack of updates and support
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements
- 🕰️ Slow progression for F2P players

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite loading screens
- Inability to upgrade towers during battles
- Account sync and login issues
- Ads and in-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Add more cards and game modes
- Improve matchmaking and party mode
- Implement a friends system
- Allow merging of duplicate legendary cards


### Shroom Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shroom-guard/id6450422098)

Defend the Mushroom Kingdom from invading heroes by merging monsters into powerful guardians. Engage in strategic tower defense gameplay with roguelike skill progression for endless replayability. Protect your sanctuary and become the ultimate Shroom Guard.

**Highlights:** Engrossing merge mechanics, Action-packed tower defense TD gameplay, Roguelike skill progression, Immersive casual TD experience, Deep strategy in gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (54)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the intrusive ads 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Gift Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase diamonds $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Pass Levels | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove the intrusive ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mora‘s Care I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Field Champions: Sizzling | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Package 6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mora‘s Care II | $4.99 | one-time |
| Thorny Offer Package_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Offer Package_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase diamonds $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Package 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Azur Offer Package_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Package VII | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Package 10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Royal Support Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Package 11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Garde Offer Package_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| GoldStone Offer Package_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Gift Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| LuckyRoulette Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Anu Offer Package_2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mora‘s Care III | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sideline Assassin: Shinja II | $6.99 | one-time |
| Garde Offer Package 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Offer Package 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Thorny Offer Package 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Development Fund 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Road Gift1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Purchase diamonds $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Package 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Gift Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royal Defense Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Passport | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| LuckyRoulette Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Road Gift2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Remove the ads 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Gift Pack 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remove the ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Development Fund 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Package 8 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Road Gift3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purchase diamonds $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Gift Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| LuckyRoulette Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purchase diamonds $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Gift Pack 7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Gift Pack 8 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Purchase diamonds $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Royale free?

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

### Is Shroom Guard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Random Royale or Shroom Guard?

Random Royale is rated higher. Random Royale averages 4.3 out of 5 from 474 ratings, while Shroom Guard averages 4.1 from 39 ratings.

### Do Random Royale or Shroom Guard have ads?

Both Random Royale and Shroom Guard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Random Royale or Shroom Guard?

Random Royale ships an update every 8 days, and Shroom Guard weekly. Most recently, Random Royale was updated on October 22, 2026 and Shroom Guard on October 24, 2026.

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