Comparison

Shadowverse vs Anchor Panic

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

Anchor Panic

Engage in turn-based strategic combat within an anime-inspired sci-fi world. Collect and battle with unique characters, unleash spectacular 3D skill effects, and immerse yourself in an epic story. Design your personal sanctuary in customizable dorms.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy combat
  • Collect charismatic beauties (Agents)
  • Spectacular 3D skill effects
  • Epic sci-fi worldview and story
  • Strategic squad-based gameplay
  • Customize personal dorms
Features
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Anchor Panic is a sci-fi RPG where turn-based strategy meets an anime-inspired world. A century after the "Shogger War." Humanity rebuilt behind protective "Skyborne Barriers" and created enhanced soldiers called "Operators" using AIMBS technology. Though the war ended, global powers now fracture from within, and a new crisis threatens to unravel a fragile peace. The fate of the world once again hangs in balance. When the false sky is torn away, the true terror of the stars will rain down— ▼ Collect Beauties! Team up and battle alongside charismatic beauties—each Agent a force to be reckoned with! ▼ Spectacular Skill Effects Experience stunning high-quality 3D graphics. Wield the breathtaking, powerful skills of your Agents to mow down enemies! ▼ Epic Worldview & Story Immerse yourself in a novel and impactful setting. Diverse and engaging scenarios will pull you into the story. ▼ Strategic Gameplay Combine your characters' unique skills for limitless playstyles. Devise your tactics, overcome challenges with your squad, and claim victory! ▼ Customize Cozy Dorms Freely place furniture and items to design your own personal sanctuary! Select your favorite décor to create a relaxing space. FB: https://www.facebook.com/AnchorPanic X: https://x.com/AnchorPanic Discord: https://discord.gg/gvP9AJJTpm

Screenshots

Shadowverse4 screens
Anchor Panic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Anchor Panic at 4.8 against Shadowverse's 3.8. Anchor Panic also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Anchor Panic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anchor Panic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Shadowverse's written reviews are positive against 33% of Anchor Panic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowverse ships an update every 2 weeks, Anchor Panic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shadowverse versus Anchor Panic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowverseAnchor Panic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.2K ratings)4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.1% of reviews — better33.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K1.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
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
Size607 MB3.2 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCygames, Inc.HOWLYO HONG KONG LIMITED

Customer experience

Shadowverse

All ratings1,187 ratings
Positive67.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews700 reviews
Positive35.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative57.9%

Anchor Panic

All ratings1,751 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive33.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative58.0%

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

Anchor Panic

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun 3D characters
  • 💡 Interesting waifus
  • 🚀 Game is fun and enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes during gameplay
  • 🔋 Takes up too much storage space
  • 🔍 Lacking in unique features
  • 👎 Overly sexualized content

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

Anchor Panic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game stops downloading resources at 10%
  • Server maintenance issues on launch

Requested features

2 requests
  • More male character options
  • Improved performance and stability

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
13 purchases

Anchor Panic

One-time13
  • pack1$0.99
  • pack12$0.99
  • pack2$2.99
Show 10 more
  • pack13$4.99
  • pack3$4.99
  • pack5$9.99
  • pack14$14.99
  • pack7$19.99
  • pack8$24.99
  • pack15$29.99
  • pack9$29.99
  • pack10$49.99
  • pack17$99.99

Questions

Is Shadowverse free?
Shadowverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anchor Panic free?
Anchor Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadowverse or Anchor Panic?
Anchor Panic is rated higher. Shadowverse averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Anchor Panic averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Shadowverse or Anchor Panic have ads?
Both Shadowverse and Anchor Panic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowverse or Anchor Panic?
Shadowverse ships an update every 2 weeks, and Anchor Panic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadowverse was updated on September 24, 2026 and Anchor Panic on September 23, 2026.

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