# Sentinels Sidekick vs Unmatched

The clearest difference is price: Sentinels Sidekick at $0.99 against Unmatched's $10.99. Sentinels Sidekick also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Unmatched's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Sentinels Sidekick costs $0.99 and Unmatched $10.99 up front. Sentinels Sidekick sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Unmatched sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sentinels Sidekick holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 189 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Sentinels Sidekick's written reviews are positive against 48% of Unmatched's.

Sentinels Sidekick ships an update every 2 months, Unmatched every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sentinels Sidekick | Unmatched |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentinels-sidekick/id525436193/reviews)** | [4.4 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-digital-edition/id1573747138/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **189** |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 48.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #97 | **#82** |
| Size | 124 MB | 528 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Handelabra Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371135968) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Sentinels Sidekick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentinels-sidekick/id525436193)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Paid · Card, #137 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

This app streamlines tabletop gameplay by digitally tracking hit points, effects, and other game elements for "Sentinels of the Multiverse" and "Sentinels of Earth-Prime." It supports all expansions and allows for wireless multiplayer tracking on iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Track hero and villain hit points, Manage ongoing effects and modifiers, Supports all expansions and variant cards, Wireless multiplayer game tracking, Random game setup and difficulty ratings, In-app rules and errata lookup, Customizable hero and villain creation

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High Resolution Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| Target Card Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wrath of the Cosmos Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| Villains of the Multiverse Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| OblivAeon Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vengeance Art & Nemesis Icons | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streamlines gameplay and eliminates tedious token management
- 📊 Excellent HP tracking for all characters and targets
- 🎲 Useful randomizer for game setup
- 🎨 Clean, polished interface with character artwork
- 📱 Works well on iPad for shared viewing at table

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive upfront cost with additional in-app purchases
- 🖼️ Requires paid DLC for character artwork
- 📱 Poor experience on phones due to small text
- 🔋 High battery drain during extended play
- 🎭 Limited functionality compared to free alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when loading certain villains
- Cannot remove Oblivaeon expansion from randomizer settings
- Missing cards in environment deck
- Team version of Ambuscade nemesis cards not persisting
- Promo card duplicates not handled correctly with duplicate hero toggle

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode orientation
- Condition and effect tracking system
- Automatic buff/debuff application
- Victory celebration screen
- Background music option


### Unmatched

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-digital-edition/id1573747138)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Engage in tactical card-driven battles between iconic characters from myth, history, and fiction. Command unique heroes and their sidekicks, utilizing distinct card decks and abilities to outmaneuver and defeat your opponents. Enjoy quick, strategic duels with deep replayability.

**Highlights:** Asymmetric hero abilities, Unique card decks per hero, Tactical maneuver and attack actions, Multiple AI difficulty levels, Online multiplayer (synchronous/asynchronous), Stunning artwork, In-game tutorial and rulebook

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map - Soho | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Bigfoot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Dracula | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Invisible Man | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Jekyll & Hyde | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Robin Hood | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Sherlock Holmes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Little Red | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Beowulf | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Faithful digital adaptation of beloved board game
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 🎭 Unique character mechanics and gameplay depth
- ⚡ Smooth performance on iPad
- 🌐 Cross-platform play support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes during gameplay
- 🐛 Multiple game-breaking bugs affecting characters
- ❌ No local pass-and-play multiplayer mode
- 👥 Lack of active online player base
- 📝 Text too small to read comfortably

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during attacks and combat actions
- Game freezes between turns in online play
- Dracula character causes frequent crashes and loading loops
- Medusa's versatile attacks not working properly
- Alice frequently changes size incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Add local 2-player pass-and-play mode
- Release more character sets (Volume 2, Jurassic Park, Houdini & The Genie)
- Increase text size or add zoom feature for cards
- Add Russian language support
- Add Spanish language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sentinels Sidekick free?

Sentinels Sidekick costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Unmatched free?

Unmatched costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sentinels Sidekick or Unmatched?

Sentinels Sidekick is rated higher. Sentinels Sidekick averages 4.6 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Unmatched averages 4.4 from 189 ratings.

### Do Sentinels Sidekick or Unmatched have ads?

Neither Sentinels Sidekick nor Unmatched shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sentinels Sidekick or Unmatched?

Sentinels Sidekick ships an update every 2 months, and Unmatched every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sentinels Sidekick was updated on November 6, 2026 and Unmatched on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sentinels Sidekick or Unmatched?

Sentinels Sidekick currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Unmatched at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*