# Devil Shard vs VISORIZER

The clearest difference is price: VISORIZER at Free against Devil Shard's $0.99. VISORIZER also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Devil Shard's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

VISORIZER is free to download; Devil Shard costs $0.99 up front. Devil Shard sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. VISORIZER asks for nothing beyond the download.

VISORIZER holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Devil Shard has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Devil Shard ships an update every 7 months, VISORIZER every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Devil Shard | VISORIZER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-shard/id869735685/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visorizer/id1570025566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) | [GARURU LABS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559405141) |

## What reviewers say

### Devil Shard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-shard/id869735685)

Embark on a retro-style match-3 RPG adventure to stop a war and face a great evil. Plan strategic combos, unlock powerful allies, and collect diverse equipment. Conquer numerous enemies and stages to uncover the truth and achieve a true ending.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle with RPG elements, Strategic tile swapping for combos, Unlock and summon 9 incarnations, Collect and upgrade 32 equipment, Battle 37 different enemies, Complete 8 story stages and a hidden stage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000G | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500G | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7500G | $4.99 | one-time |
| 17500G | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40000G | $19.99 | one-time |
| 75000G | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful retro pixel art style
- 🎵 Great music and audio design
- ⚡ Simple yet challenging match-3 combat system
- 📱 Perfect for quick gaming sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚙️ Excessive grinding required for progression
- 💀 Harsh death penalty resets all character progress
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics and aggressive monetization
- 🎲 Heavy reliance on RNG and luck
- 😤 Unfair difficulty spikes in later dungeons

**Reported bugs**

- Item selection scroll problem on iPhone 6s Plus (items display in middle of screen)
- Unable to equip, melt, or forge items on certain devices
- In-app purchase functionality broken
- Character equipment not persisting correctly
- No undo option for melted items

**Requested features**

- Swipeable match-3 controls (standard for genre)
- More customization options for character progression
- Persistent progress or checkpoints upon death
- Better equipment distribution and tile spawning
- Reduced grinding requirements


### VISORIZER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visorizer/id1570025566)

Test your shooting skills in a 3-minute challenge. Receive a rank from 7th Kyu to 1st Dan (S Class) based on your performance, including clear stages, remaining lives, and score. Supports touch, keyboard, and game controllers.

**Highlights:** 3-minute shooting skill assessment, Ranked progression (7th Kyu to S Class), Touch, keyboard, and controller support, Performance-based evaluation (stages, lives, score)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Devil Shard free?

Devil Shard costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is VISORIZER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Devil Shard or VISORIZER?

VISORIZER is rated higher. Devil Shard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while VISORIZER averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Devil Shard or VISORIZER have ads?

Neither Devil Shard nor VISORIZER shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Devil Shard or VISORIZER?

Devil Shard ships an update every 7 months, and VISORIZER every 2 months. Most recently, Devil Shard was updated on November 5, 2026 and VISORIZER on November 3, 2026.

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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.*