Comparison

Spectromancer HD vs Mythrel

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

Head to head
About

Spectromancer HD

Engage in strategic magical duels by summoning creatures and casting spells. Master five elemental magic types to outwit opponents in turn-based combat. Compete against AI or challenge players worldwide in this fantasy card game.

Highlights
  • Magical duels
  • Summon creatures
  • Cast spells
  • Five elemental magic types
  • AI opponent
  • Online multiplayer
Features
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In Spectromancer, a fantasy card game, players participate in a magical duel against other mages by strategically summoning creatures and casting spells. Each mage uses five magical elements during a duel - Fire, Water, Air and Earth, plus a fifth related to the specific mage type. Players are able to duel against the computer or against other online players live.

About

Mythrel

Engage in strategic multiplayer battles in a mystical realm. Collect, trade, and build powerful decks with stunning artwork. Compete in leagues and various game modes to prove your skill.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer online battles
  • Digital and physical card collecting
  • Deck building and strategy
  • Card trading system
  • Weekly leagues and rewards
  • Multiple game modes
Features
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Mythrel: Trading Card Game Enter a mystical realm beyond the boundaries of our world, where a magical portal has recently opened on Earth. Join in the epic battles as a player in this multiplayer online digital and physical trading collectible card game. Build your collection, fine-tune your decks, challenge your friends, trade cards, and dominate the Weekly Leagues. Play for free in the Vortex and Gauntlet realms! Are you ready to Enter The Realm of MYTHREL? A CARD GAME THAT’S WORTH YOUR TIME Mythrel offers a unique in-game card trading feature. Don't like a card you pulled from a booster pack? Transfer it to a friend! With Mythrel, building a competitive collection of cards is not only effortless, but also enjoyable. Collect new cards to build your decks and dominate the competition as you play Mythrel, the ultimate trading card game experience. Weekly Leagues allow you to earn special limited edition promotional cards and more! BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK Experience the beauty and immersiveness of MYTHREL with its stunning hand-drawn art that brings every card to life. Not only is the game fun to play, but also a joy to collect. The intricate details of each card will keep you enthralled and engaged as you build your collection and perfect your strategies. ENDLESS GAMEPLAY OPTIONS MYTHREL offers a variety of game modes to suit every player's preference. Challenge a friend in a quick Tranquil realm match, compete in the highly competitive weekly League, or try your luck with the randomized Vortex realms (matches). MYTHREL's selection of game modes ensures that there's always something new and exciting to discover. SKILL BEATS LUCK Outwit your opponents with smart strategies or overpower them with powerful cards - no matter your deck, MYTHREL's unique round-based gameplay offers a wide range of strategic options for you to dominate the battlefield. The skillful use of cards and careful planning will give you the edge in every match. AWE-INSPIRING CARDS TO COLLECT AND TRADE Unlock the full potential of MYTHREL with the over 124+ unique cards available in the first edition set, "Enter The Realm." Discover a vast array of species such as Humans, Orcs, Dragons, Elves, Sobekians, Mius and many more, as well as spell and equipment cards. With 5 rarities to collect, Common, Uncommon, Rare, Mythical, and Exotic, the possibilities are endless. Build your collection and trade with other players to create the ultimate deck PHYSICAL COLLECTING AND PLAYING Mythrel TCG is also available to play and collect physically, visit https://mythrel.com for more information!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mythrel at Free against Spectromancer HD's $9.99. Mythrel also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Spectromancer HD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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

Mythrel is free to download; Spectromancer HD costs $9.99 up front. Spectromancer HD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mythrel sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spectromancer HD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 25 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 82% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectromancer HD ships an update every 5 months, Mythrel every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spectromancer HD versus Mythrel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectromancer HDMythrel
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (55 ratings) — better4.3 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB842 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKELLY DORNHAUS GAMES LLCLegend Games Limited Liability Company

Customer experience

Spectromancer HD

All ratings52 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative16.1%

Mythrel

All ratings25 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%

Bugs and requests

Spectromancer HD

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Game crashes when casting Sonic Boom as Sorcerer
  • Crashes when using Power Chain ability
  • Crashes when using Time Zoom feature
  • Main menu buttons unresponsive on startup
  • Game hangs on splash screen
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  • Screen stuck in portrait mode on iPadOS 16
  • Crashes during character name entry
  • Frequent crashes mid-game during League of Heroes
  • Keyboard input not optimized causing crashes
  • Crashes on iOS 9 and later versions
  • Game won't open or launch properly
  • Freezing issues requiring app restart

Requested features

10 requests
  • French language translation
  • Additional card archetypes and characters
  • Deck building and customization options
  • More expansion content
  • Spectromancer 2 sequel
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  • Retina graphics optimization
  • iPhone version revival
  • Additional background music tracks
  • Customizable character names without crashes
  • Astral Masters revival

Mythrel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spectromancer HD

One-time3
  • League of Heroes expansion$1.99
  • Truth and Beauty expansion$2.99
  • "Gathering of Power" expansion$9.99
10 purchases

Mythrel

One-time10
  • 1 Dragonscale$0.29
  • 1st Edition KS Booster Pack$1.99
  • Second Edition Booster Packs$1.99
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  • 1st Edition KS Booster Pack$9.99
  • Second Edition Booster Packs$9.99
  • 1st Edition KS Booster Pack$19.99
  • Second Edition Booster Packs$19.99
  • 1st Edition KS Booster Pack$49.99
  • Second Edition Booster Packs$49.99
  • Second Edition Booster Packs$99.99

Questions

Is Spectromancer HD free?
Spectromancer HD costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Mythrel free?
Mythrel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spectromancer HD or Mythrel?
Spectromancer HD is rated higher. Spectromancer HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Mythrel averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.
Do Spectromancer HD or Mythrel have ads?
Mythrel shows ads; Spectromancer HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Spectromancer HD or Mythrel?
Spectromancer HD ships an update every 5 months, and Mythrel every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spectromancer HD was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mythrel on October 16, 2026.

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