Comparison

BattleBrain vs Devil Shard

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

Head to head
About

BattleBrain

Enhance memory and concentration with this addictive card matching game. Enjoy multiple game modes, including single player, two-player versus, and a computer battle mode. Unlock new environments and card decks for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Memory and concentration improvement
  • Single player mode with high scores
  • 2-player versus mode
  • Computer battle mode
  • Unlockable bonus content
  • Customizable game options
Features
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Great for all ages! Extremely fun and terrifically addictive with unlimited hours of game play. Improve memory and concentration while having fun! BATTLEBRAIN is the perfect game to help improve brain power and learning ability. With bright and fun graphics, enjoy multiple game modes including Single Player, 2 Player versus mode, and Battle the Brain mode. Simply match the cards, earning extra bonus points for each match you get in a row. Unlock bonus features for more fun! Features: * Completely random shuffles, never play the same game twice * Play single player mode with saved high scoring * Play 2-player versus mode with a friend. See who has the better memory * Play against the computer in BRAIN BATTLE mode * Just pick up and play with clear on-screen instructions * High quality music and sound effects put you into the game * Complete customizable game options including savable settings * Improves memory and concentration while entertaining at the same time. * Unlockable bonus environments and backgrounds * Unlockable bonus card decks

About

Devil Shard

Embark on a retro-style match-3 RPG adventure to stop a war and face a great evil. Plan strategic combos, unlock powerful allies, and collect diverse equipment. Conquer numerous enemies and stages to uncover the truth and achieve a true ending.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle with RPG elements
  • Strategic tile swapping for combos
  • Unlock and summon 9 incarnations
  • Collect and upgrade 32 equipment
  • Battle 37 different enemies
  • Complete 8 story stages and a hidden stage
Features
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Pocketgamer.uk 8/10 - "A brilliant and seamless combination of match-three, RPG, and turn-based combat that belies the simplicity of its excellent design" ----------------------------------------------------------- Devil Shard is a retro style match-3 RPG. You play as a hero who needs to stop a war caused by the emperor. During the journey you will discover more than the truth and face a great evil. Features - Combines RPG elements with match-3 rules puzzle game - Easily plan your combos by swapping adjacent tiles even if they don't create a match 3 - Unlock and summon 9 powerful incarnations to fight for you - 37 different enemies hoping to end your journey - 32 equipment with different abilities to collect and upgrade - 9 incarnations with unique abilities to unlock, upgrade and fight for you - 8 stages to complete with stories to experience - Unlock a hidden stage after finishing the story - 36 achievements to conquer - The hidden stage features: high scores, new loots, new bosses, a true ending, and 2 powerful incarnations ----------------------------------------------------------- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TowerofFortune Gameplay Movie http://youtu.be/ccXuEksHkC8

Screenshots

BattleBrain4 screens
Devil Shard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BattleBrain at Free against Devil Shard's $1.99. BattleBrain also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Devil Shard's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (45 vs 2). On ads and device support 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

BattleBrain is free to download; Devil Shard costs $1.99 up front. Devil Shard sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. BattleBrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BattleBrain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Devil Shard has 45 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BattleBrain ships an update every 28 months, Devil Shard every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BattleBrain versus Devil Shard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattleBrainDevil Shard
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews—83.7% of reviews
Number of ratings245 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDVide Arts Inc.Game Stew

Customer experience

BattleBrain

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Devil Shard

All ratings45 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative8.4%

Bugs and requests

BattleBrain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Devil Shard

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Item selection scroll problem on iPhone 6s Plus (items display in middle of screen)
  • Unable to equip, melt, or forge items on certain devices
  • In-app purchase functionality broken
  • Character equipment not persisting correctly
  • No undo option for melted items
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  • Difficulty balancing issues causing unfair difficulty spikes

Requested features

9 requests
  • Swipeable match-3 controls (standard for genre)
  • More customization options for character progression
  • Persistent progress or checkpoints upon death
  • Better equipment distribution and tile spawning
  • Reduced grinding requirements
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  • More narrative depth and story elements
  • Undo function for accidental item melting
  • Improved menu systems and UI clarity
  • Additional game modes or difficulty settings

In-app purchases

None

BattleBrain

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Devil Shard

One-time6
  • 1000G$0.99
  • 2500G$1.99
  • 7500G$4.99
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  • 17500G$9.99
  • 40000G$19.99
  • 75000G$29.99

Questions

Is BattleBrain free?
BattleBrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Devil Shard free?
Devil Shard costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BattleBrain or Devil Shard?
BattleBrain is rated higher. BattleBrain averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Devil Shard averages 4.4 from 45 ratings.
Do BattleBrain or Devil Shard have ads?
Neither BattleBrain nor Devil Shard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BattleBrain or Devil Shard?
BattleBrain ships an update every 28 months, and Devil Shard every 7 months. Most recently, BattleBrain was updated on October 17, 2026 and Devil Shard on October 13, 2026.

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