Comparison

Shadowverse vs E.T.E Chronicle

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

Head to head
About

Shadowverse

Engage in strategic card battles with a new super-evolution mechanic and a compelling story. Collect cards, customize decks across seven classes, and connect with other players in a vibrant community.

Highlights
  • Super-evolution mechanic
  • Strategic card battles
  • Daily free card packs
  • Seven unique classes
  • Full-voice acted story
  • Shadowverse Park community
  • Deck customization
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Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is a brand-new strategy card game from the popular Shadowverse CCG. Enjoy creating decks and battling online, just like the original Shadowverse CCG. With the newly added super-evolution mechanic and Shadowverse Park, among other brand-new content, there is lots to enjoy for both seasoned and brand-new players. Card Battles The rules of Shadowverse are simple, yet offer limitless ways to strategize and win. Use different card combinations to create unique synergies and strategies in battles against players all around the world. Dive into the game and enjoy strategic card battles with breathtaking graphics and effects. New Game Mechanic: Super-Evolution Each of your followers (unit cards you play on the field) can now super-evolve! Followers that have super-evolved are stronger and can knock opposing followers out with powerful attacks and deal damage straight to their leader!  Super-evolve your followers and enjoy exhilarating card battles like never before! Free Card Pack Every Day Log in to open a free card pack every day! Collect cards for the new compendium feature! Enjoy battling and collecting! Class Choose from 7 unique classes that match your playstyle and create custom decks. Tailor your deck to match your strategy and style, then dive into epic card battles! Story Experience a brand new Shadowverse story where characters are brought to life with full voice acting! Follow spectacular stories centered around seven unique characters, each bringing their own personality to the adventure. New Feature: Shadowverse Park Step into the Shadowverse CCG community where players can connect and interact! Show off your avatar with customizable outfits and emotes, bond with others, and grow stronger together! Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is recommended to the following: - Fans of card games and collecting cards - Players who like collectible card games (CCG) or trading card games (TCG) - Long-time fans and players of the Shadowverse CCG - Players who enjoy PvP card games - People who have played other TCG and CCG before - Players who are looking for new TCG and CCG - Fans of strategic trading card games (TCG) and collectible card games (CCG) - Players who are looking for card games with compelling full-scale stories - Card collectors who appreciate beautifully designed collectible or trading cards - People who want to connect and interact with others through gaming

About

E.T.E Chronicle

Lead a team of girls piloting powerful mecha in a 3D action RPG. Engage in thrilling ground, naval, and aerial battles across a devastated world. Strategize with diverse skills and witness high-quality graphics and character designs.

Highlights
  • 3D Action RPG
  • Ground, Naval, and Aerial Battles
  • Mecha Piloting
  • Strategic Team Combat
  • High-Quality 3D Models
  • Sci-Fi World
Features
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Immersive Experience! Ground, Naval, Aerial—A 3D Action Game Riding Through Battlefields! You, entrusted with fate and belief by the girls sent into the end-of-the-world scenario! The time for counterattack has come—guide the girls as an Nexecutor! Together with the girls, to the sky and the sea! Stylishly and gracefully ride through the romance of the apocalypse! Experience the powerful animations and the expansive 3D world to your heart's content! [Worldview] In a near future where people fight for their own desires, conflicts are never-ending. By acquiring the remains of an extraterrestrial lifeform, Noah Technocrats Corporation developed a powerful and expandable tactical exoskeleton known as "Gallal" and built a massive orbital base called "Astral Dome" equipped with super weapons above the equator. The sky is covered with steel as far as the eye can see, and the land is rife with despair. Numerous factions united to challenge Noah, resulting in the destruction and desolation of most of the surface. Afterward, each faction developed a new combat weapon called "E.T.E" to replace "Gallal" and formed the "Human Union." Thus began a standoff between humanity and Noah. ... Meanwhile, in a certain location on the continent, someone was about to visit the independent armed organization directly under the Human Union. With your arrival, the fate of the world and the girls will begin to unfold... [Game Overview] To the sky! To the sea! Fight alongside the girls! Stand shoulder to shoulder with the girls who pilot the humanoid combat weapon "E.T.E," and fight with your beliefs at stake! As an Enforcer entrusted with the fate of the girls and the world, dash across land, sea, and air to confront the apocalyptic world! Ground! Naval! Aerial! Ride through dynamic battlefields filled with excitement! Experience thrilling battles across three dynamic arenas—ground, naval, and aerial! Move freely in vast fields and hit-and-run. Witness the majestic scenery expressed in real-time with your own eyes! Intricately crafted 3D models! Experience hardcore romance! High-quality modeling with attention to detail. You'll see beautiful 3D models not only in character art but also during battles. Feel the intense impact of strikes and vibrant effect displays as your passionate spirit surges! Combine diverse skills and seize victory with strategy and command! Engage in half-real-time battles with a team of four characters. Utilize the characteristics of your mecha and weapons to adapt your strategy to various situations. Control the characters in real-time and break through adversity with your shining moves! Delivering a fantastical sci-fi world with high-quality graphics and a stellar cast! High-quality graphic representations built with Unity. Characters come to life in a fantastical, apocalyptic world. Enjoy the charm of uniquely characterized characters voiced by a talented cast! Customer Service Email:ete.custom.service@gmail.com Official Site:http://etechronicle-en.chens.ltd Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571780456031 Twitter:https://x.com/Chronicle_En YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@Chronicle_en Discord: http://discord.gg/FVHYAgUHwj [Cast] Mukuge (CV: SHITAYA Noriko) Icicle (CV: UESAKA Sumire) Louise (CV: TANGE Sakura) Stikka (CV: Lynn) Emily (CV: HANAZAWA Kana) Suzuran (CV: YUUKI Aoi) Cold-flame (CV: M.A.O) Chisha (CV: SAITO Chiwa) Lens (CV: TAKAHASHI Rie) Yukiwari (CV: KOMATSU Mikako) Velvet (CV: WAKI Azumi) Bratz (CV: ONISHI Saori) Ruler (CV: KITO Akari) Obsidian (CV: TANAKA Rie) Candela (CV: UEDA Kana) Silverspoon (CV: YASUNO Kiyono)

Screenshots

Shadowverse4 screens
E.T.E Chronicle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: E.T.E Chronicle at 4.8 against Shadowverse's 3.8. E.T.E Chronicle also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 35%) and ads (none vs shown). Shadowverse's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Shadowverse sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and E.T.E Chronicle sells 34 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E.T.E Chronicle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Shadowverse's written reviews are positive against 74% of E.T.E Chronicle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowverse ships an update every 2 weeks, E.T.E Chronicle monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shadowverse versus E.T.E Chronicle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowverseE.T.E Chronicle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.2K ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews74.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size608 MB3.7 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCygames, Inc.CHENS GLOBAL LIMITED

Customer experience

Shadowverse

All ratings1,194 ratings
Positive67.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews702 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative58.0%

E.T.E Chronicle

All ratings1,093 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative19.1%

User reviews

Shadowverse

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

E.T.E Chronicle

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Generous pre-registration rewards
  • 💡 Variety of game modes and events
  • 👍 Auto-battle option
  • 👍 Decent graphics and character designs

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lacking controller support
  • 🔍 Camera could be improved for special attacks
  • 🔍 Gacha system could be toned down

Bugs and requests

Shadowverse

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

E.T.E Chronicle

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Login issues at launch time

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to view special attacks from afar
  • More impactful sound effects and visual feedback

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Shadowverse

One-time12
  • 60 Crystals$1.19
  • First Farer Legendary Box$1.59
  • First Farer Box$1.59
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  • 220 Crystals$3.99
  • 450 Crystals$7.99
  • Crystals + Card Style Bundle$15.99
  • 920 Crystals$15.99
  • Starter Bundle$15.99
  • 1400 Crystals$23.99
  • 2350 Crystals$39.99
  • Deckboost Bundle$39.99
  • 5000 Crystals$79.99
34 purchases

E.T.E Chronicle

One-time34
  • Departure Lucky Pack 3$0.99
  • Value Supply Pack$0.99
  • Beginner Welcome Gift$0.99
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  • Dagnygem x6$0.99
  • Standard Supply Permit2 variants$0.99
  • Beginner Advanced Supply Pack$1.99
  • One-Tap Purchase Pack$2.99
  • Advanced Supply Pack$2.99
  • Beginner Gacha Pack$4.99
  • Dagnygem x30$4.99
  • Currency Pact (30 days)$4.99
  • Energy Pact (30 days)$4.99
  • Premium Pass$4.99
  • Dagnygem Gift-(S)$4.99
  • Energon Leap Pack2 variants$4.99
  • Darnycoin Gift Box (S)$4.99
  • Premium Pass$9.99
  • Level Deluxe Rewards$9.99
  • Launch Special Offer Pack (S)$9.99
  • Dagnygem x98$14.99
  • Chapter Deluxe Rewards$14.99
  • Cat's eye skin: Erosive dream$14.99
  • Savage Warrior$14.99
  • Polaris Pact$19.99
  • Dagnygem Gift-(M)$19.99
  • Darnycoin Gift Box (M)$19.99
  • Realm Investigation Pack$29.99
  • Realm Exploration Pack$29.99
  • Special Supply Pack (L)$29.99
  • Dagnygem Gift-(L)$49.99
  • Cang Yao-gift$49.99
  • Darnycoin Gift Box (L)$49.99
  • Dagnygem Gift-(Super)$99.99
  • Darnycoin Gift Box (U)$99.99

Questions

Is Shadowverse free?
Shadowverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is E.T.E Chronicle free?
E.T.E Chronicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadowverse or E.T.E Chronicle?
E.T.E Chronicle is rated higher. Shadowverse averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while E.T.E Chronicle averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Shadowverse or E.T.E Chronicle have ads?
Shadowverse shows ads; E.T.E Chronicle does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadowverse or E.T.E Chronicle?
Shadowverse ships an update every 2 weeks, and E.T.E Chronicle monthly. Most recently, Shadowverse was updated on October 26, 2026 and E.T.E Chronicle on October 24, 2026.

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