# カード ゲーム メーカー vs Shadowverse

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shadowverse at 1.2K against カード ゲーム メーカー's 5. Shadowverse also leads on chart position (#156 vs unranked) and review sentiment (35% vs 25%). カード ゲーム メーカー's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. カード ゲーム メーカー sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shadowverse sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for カード ゲーム メーカー against 3.8 for Shadowverse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowverse has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of カード ゲーム メーカー's written reviews are positive against 35% of Shadowverse's.

カード ゲーム メーカー ships an update fortnightly, Shadowverse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | カード ゲーム メーカー | Shadowverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1671201900/reviews) | [3.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowverse-worlds-beyond/id6472019540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **35.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 179 MB | 630 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hiromasa Doi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593955254) | [Cygames, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/561598806) |

## What reviewers say

### カード ゲーム メーカー

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1671201900)

This application allows users to create their own custom card games. It provides explanations of the app's features and development status, and accepts bug reports from users.

**Highlights:** Card game creation tool, Development status updates, Latest information, Bug reporting, Customizable game rules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide advertisements | $2.99 | one-time |


### Shadowverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowverse-worlds-beyond/id6472019540)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Card (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Crystals | $1.19 | one-time |
| First Farer Legendary Box | $1.59 | one-time |
| First Farer Box | $1.59 | one-time |
| 220 Crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| 450 Crystals | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crystals + Card Style Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| 920 Crystals | $15.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Crystals | $23.99 | one-time |
| 2350 Crystals | $39.99 | one-time |
| Deckboost Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Crystals | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Gorgeous artwork
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Familiar and welcoming to Shadowverse fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overly expensive monetization model
- 🔒 Restrictive card liquefaction system
- 🏆 Lack of F2P-friendly progression

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is カード ゲーム メーカー free?

カード ゲーム メーカー 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, カード ゲーム メーカー or Shadowverse?

カード ゲーム メーカー and Shadowverse are both rated 3.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1.2K ratings respectively.

### Do カード ゲーム メーカー or Shadowverse have ads?

Both カード ゲーム メーカー and Shadowverse show ads.

### Which is updated more often, カード ゲーム メーカー or Shadowverse?

カード ゲーム メーカー ships an update fortnightly, and Shadowverse every 2 weeks. Most recently, カード ゲーム メーカー was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shadowverse on October 30, 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.*