Comparison

Shadowverse vs Pocket Swap

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 vibrant community hub. Collect cards, customize decks across seven classes, and experience a fully voiced story. Log in daily for free card packs.

Highlights
  • Super-evolution mechanic
  • Strategic card battles
  • Daily free card packs
  • Seven unique classes
  • Fully voiced story mode
  • Community interaction hub
Currently charting
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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

Pocket Swap

Easily trade collectible cards to complete your sets. Find the right trading partner by offering duplicates for cards you need. Streamline your trading experience and finish your collection.

Highlights
  • Smart matching system
  • Manage trade requests
  • Use Friend IDs for trades
  • Complete card collections
  • Find trading partners
Features
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Find your trading partner and complete your collection with Pocket Swap! Pocket Swap is the perfect app for all collectible card enthusiasts. Select the card you need, offer your duplicate, and connect with other players to complete trades quickly and easily. Key Features: - Smart matching system to find the right trade for you. - Manage trade requests for a smooth and organized experience. - Easily use Friend IDs to finalize trades on the official platform. Start trading today and complete your collection with Pocket Swap!

Screenshots

Shadowverse4 screens
Pocket Swap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket Swap at none against Shadowverse's 12. Pocket Swap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (55% vs 35%). Shadowverse's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 11) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Shadowverse sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket Swap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Shadowverse against 3.9 for Pocket Swap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowverse has 1.2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Shadowverse's written reviews are positive against 55% of Pocket Swap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowverse ships an update every 2 weeks, Pocket Swap every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Shadowverse versus Pocket Swap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowversePocket Swap
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.2K ratings)3.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews54.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#187 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size630 MB157 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCygames, Inc.Tels.one Interactive

Customer experience

Shadowverse

All ratings1,196 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews702 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative57.8%

Pocket Swap

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral19.4%
Negative25.8%

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

Pocket Swap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Pocket Swap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadowverse free?
Shadowverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Swap free?
Pocket Swap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shadowverse or Pocket Swap?
Pocket Swap is rated higher. Shadowverse averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Pocket Swap averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Shadowverse or Pocket Swap have ads?
Shadowverse shows ads; Pocket Swap does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadowverse or Pocket Swap?
Shadowverse ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pocket Swap every 9 days. Most recently, Shadowverse was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pocket Swap on October 18, 2026.

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