# Shellkeep vs Desert Beasts

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Desert Beasts at none against Shellkeep's 4. Desert Beasts also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Shellkeep's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shellkeep sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Desert Beasts asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Shellkeep against 5.0 for Desert Beasts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Shellkeep's written reviews are positive against 100% of Desert Beasts's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shellkeep | Desert Beasts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellkeep-card-collector/id6757331713/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-beasts/id6760325197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hamlab AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526276751) | [James Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883889550) |

## What reviewers say

### Shellkeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellkeep-card-collector/id6757331713)

Collect, merge, and battle unique cards with thousands of possibilities. Hunt for ultra-rare holographic Shinies and compete with other players in live auctions and club bounties. Build your ultimate collection and test your luck.

**Highlights:** Generate and collect thousands of cards, Hunt for ultra-rare holographic Shinies, Bid, deal, and sell cards, Join clubs to team up with collectors, Compete in live auctions and daily deals, No advertisements

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mega Gems | $14.99 | one-time |


### Desert Beasts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-beasts/id6760325197)

Collect, trade, and battle with over 100 unique creatures in this collectible card game. Engage in a player-driven marketplace, earn daily rewards, and compete on global leaderboards. Enjoy a free-to-play experience with optional purchases to enhance progression.

**Highlights:** Collect 100+ unique beasts, Player-driven marketplace, Daily rewards and mini-games, Global leaderboards, Cloud sync, Multiple currencies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shellkeep free?

Shellkeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Desert Beasts free?

Desert Beasts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shellkeep or Desert Beasts?

Desert Beasts is rated higher. Shellkeep averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Desert Beasts averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Shellkeep or Desert Beasts have ads?

Neither Shellkeep nor Desert Beasts shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*