Comparison

Shadowverse vs VangPro

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

VangPro

This app serves as an online tabletop simulator for card game enthusiasts. It allows users to create and manage decks, practice matches against AI or friends, and customize their game table visuals. Saved replays and match notes are also available.

Highlights
  • Deck creation and management
  • Online multiplayer rooms
  • Solo practice against CPU
  • Replay saving and notes
  • Table visual customization
  • Custom card template import
Features
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VangPro is an unofficial companion and online tabletop simulator for players who want to build decks, practice matches, and play with friends. Features: - Create and manage decks with card search, filters, and deck codes - Play online in public or private rooms - Practice solo against CPU opponents with selectable difficulty - Review saved replays and keep match notes - Customize your nickname, icons, playmat, sleeves, and other table visuals - Import custom card templates and image packs for personal play - Use the interface in multiple supported languages - Sign in with Apple and delete your account directly from Settings VangPro is a fan-made utility and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the owners of any referenced card game or intellectual property.

Screenshots

Shadowverse4 screens
VangPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shadowverse at 3.8 against VangPro's 3.0. Shadowverse also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). VangPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. Shadowverse sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. VangPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadowverse holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowverse has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Shadowverse's written reviews are positive against 50% of VangPro'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, VangPro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Shadowverse versus VangPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowverseVangPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.2K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size608 MB1.3 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCygames, Inc.JAEHO LIM

Customer experience

Shadowverse

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

VangPro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

VangPro

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
Show 9 more
  • 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

VangPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadowverse free?
Shadowverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VangPro free?
VangPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shadowverse or VangPro?
Shadowverse is rated higher. Shadowverse averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while VangPro averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Shadowverse or VangPro have ads?
Both Shadowverse and VangPro show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowverse or VangPro?
Shadowverse ships an update every 2 weeks, and VangPro every 2 days. Most recently, Shadowverse was updated on October 21, 2026 and VangPro on October 9, 2026.

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