Comparison

Shadow Match vs Mythshards

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Match

Engage in strategic puzzle combat and team building in a vampire-themed RPG. Collect and upgrade unique heroes, explore diverse game modes, and battle through challenging quests and mazes. Enjoy cooperative and competitive play with alliances and arena challenges.

Highlights
  • Match-3 combat
  • Idle card battles
  • Unique mini-games
  • Hero collection and upgrades
  • Exploration and challenges
  • Cooperative and competitive play
  • Offline progression
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More than just a battle, it's a dark destiny. Step into a world of eternal night. As the Descendant of Vampires, you won't just match tiles—you'll rule a kingdom. Experience the perfect blend of tactical RPG combat, immersive vampire lore, and instant fun. Why Shadow Match is your next obsession: LIVE THE VAMPIRE LIFE: Beyond the battlefield, immerse yourself in the dark arts. Awaken ancient bloodlines, and manage your coven. TACTICAL MATCH-3 COMBAT: Solve puzzles to fuel your squad's unique abilities. Every match is a strategic strike against the light. EPIC RPG PROGRESSION: Summon legendary vampires, evolve their powers, and dominate in the Arena or the vast Throneland. TAP FUN MINI-GAMES: Need a break from the hunt? Dive into Tap Fun! Enjoy a huge variety of addictive, casual mini-games to relax and earn bonus rewards for your heroes.

About

Mythshards

Features
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Every match unleashes a power. Every character carries a story. Mythshards is a fantasy RPG with strategic match-3 battles, special powers and a world filled with mysteries. Match crystals, unleash chain reactions and discover how a single move can change the course of battle. A PEACE INTERRUPTED. A MYSTERY TO UNRAVEL. The world was enjoying a time of peace. In the dwarven kingdom, the Tournament of Crowns brought its peoples together for a grand celebration. During the festivities, an important crystal was stolen. Soon, demons and monsters began appearing across the realm. A coincidence? Or is someone, or something, behind it all? Immerse yourself in a deep story told through encounters, cinematics and discoveries. Explore alliances, rivalries and secrets whose meaning unfolds throughout your journey. MATCHES THAT TRANSFORM THE BOARD Go beyond matching three crystals. Lines, crosses, explosions and prismatic crystals open new possibilities. Set up the board, chain effects together and create increasingly powerful combinations. UNIQUE SKILLS. MANY WAYS TO PLAY. Build mana and choose your moment to act. Manipulate crystals, cleanse corruption, protect allies and unleash special attacks. Combine character abilities to create opportunities and experiment with different strategies. MORE THAN 50 CHARACTERS, MANY STORIES Heroes, rivals and unlikely allies inhabit this world. Every character has a story, with origins, motivations and bonds that intertwine with the fate of the realm. BOSSES WITH THEIR OWN MECHANICS Raw power is only part of the challenge. Burning crystals and corruption spreading across the board demand attention and adaptation. Read each threat, prepare your skills and find your answer to every boss encounter. PUT MAGIC INTO PRACTICE The adventure reaches beyond the board. Trace magic circles, form bubbles, brew potions and take on mini-games that challenge your precision, rhythm and balance. BECOME A LEGEND Great heroes are honored and rewarded. In the Hall of Legends, seek your place among the champions, discover rewards and make your achievements part of a story worth remembering. • Act I features 50 stages. • Story voice acting in English, Portuguese and Spanish. • Free to play, with no ads or in-app purchases. Enter the world of Mythshards. Your next great move starts here. An adventure by Last Myth Studios.

Screenshots

Shadow Match4 screens
Mythshards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mythshards at none against Shadow Match's 10. On price, update cadence, 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 Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Mythshards asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Match ships an update monthly, Mythshards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shadow Match versus Mythshards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow MatchMythshards
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB1.6 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLanqing (Ningbo) Information Technology Service Co., Ltd.Last Myth Studios Ltda

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shadow Match

One-time10
  • First Pack$0.99
  • Prime Summon Pack Ⅰ$1.99
  • Hero pack A$3.99
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  • Hero pack F$3.99
  • Weekly Card$4.99
  • Gold Pack$4.99
  • Essence Blood Pack$4.99
  • Monthly Card$14.99
  • Hero pack M$14.99
  • Recharge Ⅲ$19.99
None

Mythshards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow Match free?
Shadow Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mythshards free?
Mythshards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadow Match or Mythshards have ads?
Neither Shadow Match nor Mythshards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Match or Mythshards?
Shadow Match ships an update monthly, and Mythshards every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Match was updated on November 5, 2026 and Mythshards on October 31, 2026.

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