Comparison

Shadow Era vs Infinity Tris

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Era

Engage in a deep, cross-platform collectible trading card game. Build your deck, battle AI or players, and earn new cards with a generous free-to-play system. Progress is saved across all devices.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform multiplayer PvP
  • Nearly 1000 collectible cards
  • Free-to-play Meltdown mode with prizes
  • View games in progress and replays
  • Hero selection and starter deck
  • Server-side progress saving
Features
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Shadow Era 5.28 adds 5 new Tribute Cards! Shadow Era is the full scale, cross-platform collectible trading card game that you've been looking for, with the most generous free to play system out there! Start your campaign by choosing your Hero, and get a free starter deck. Battle with AI opponents or other players in realtime pvp to earn more cards. Your progress and cards will be saved on the server and can be accessed from any device! You must decide which strategy to use as you build your deck, in one of the most balanced card games out there! "A fantastic representation of what freemium games should be." - Touch Arcade "Shadow Era is a must-download for fans of CCGs." - TUAW "Shadow Era is a deep CCG that's easy to pick up, but nearly impossible to put down." - Slide To Play (4/4) "Shadow Era proves that digital TCG's can be just as fun as their real world counterparts." - Gamezebo FEATURES - 5 New tribute cards that will each add a major wrinkle to your favorite deck design! - Bugfixes and balance adjustments to the 33 most recent cards in the Rekindled Rebirth expansion! - Amazing card art that is sure to wow you, even rivals the top trading card games! - View games in progress or replays to learn new strategies - Free to play Meltdown game mode with great weekly prizes - Cross-platform multiplayer pvp battles - Game Center leaderboards - Full support for Retina and iPad displays - Fantastic 3d graphics and special effects - Amazing custom soundtrack - Completely free to play! No "pay to win" here! - Monthly contests that allow YOU to become a card in the game! Please visit http://www.shadowera.com for the official game rules, full card list, tutorials, and forums.

About

Infinity Tris

Features
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Infinite Tic-Tac-Toe is a variant of the classic tic-tac-toe game played on a 3x3 grid. The main rules are: Two players take turns placing X's and O's on the grid. The objective is to align three identical symbols horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. The unique feature is that the game doesn't end when the grid is full: When a player makes their 7th move, their first move is erased. This creates a free space that can be used. The game continues indefinitely, with the oldest moves constantly being removed. A player wins by forming a line of three with the moves currently present on the grid. This mechanism adds a strategic element, as players must consider not only the current layout but also how it will change in subsequent turns.

Screenshots

Shadow Era4 screens
Infinity Tris1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Infinity Tris at none against Shadow Era's 10. Infinity Tris also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Shadow Era's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Shadow Era sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Infinity Tris asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Era ships an update every 3 months, Infinity Tris every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shadow Era versus Infinity Tris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow EraInfinity Tris
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (296 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings296 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size600 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJonathan BjorkTerenzio Cavalli

Bugs and requests

Shadow Era

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Merchant screen not loading
  • Opponent turns freezing the game
  • Inconsistent card interactions
  • Graphical glitches on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved single-player/offline mode
  • More diverse card pool and deck options
  • Better sorting/filtering for cards
  • Smoother animations and visual effects
  • Cross-platform multiplayer support

Infinity Tris

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shadow Era

One-time10
  • 220 Shadow Crystals$1.99
  • 600 Shadow Crystals$4.99
  • Warrior Bundle$4.99
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  • Mage Bundle$4.99
  • Rogue Bundle$4.99
  • 1300 Shadow Crystals$9.99
  • SF Booster Box$14.99
  • 2700 Shadow Crystals$19.99
  • Monthly Special$19.99
  • Premium Foil Bundle$34.99
None

Infinity Tris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow Era free?
Shadow Era is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Infinity Tris free?
Infinity Tris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadow Era or Infinity Tris have ads?
Neither Shadow Era nor Infinity Tris shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Era or Infinity Tris?
Shadow Era ships an update every 3 months, and Infinity Tris every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Era was updated on November 1, 2026 and Infinity Tris on November 8, 2026.

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