Comparison

Devil Shard vs Micro RPG

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

Head to head
About

Devil Shard

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
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Pocketgamer.uk 8/10 - "A brilliant and seamless combination of match-three, RPG, and turn-based combat that belies the simplicity of its excellent design" ----------------------------------------------------------- Devil Shard is a retro style match-3 RPG. You play as a hero who needs to stop a war caused by the emperor. During the journey you will discover more than the truth and face a great evil. Features - Combines RPG elements with match-3 rules puzzle game - Easily plan your combos by swapping adjacent tiles even if they don't create a match 3 - Unlock and summon 9 powerful incarnations to fight for you - 37 different enemies hoping to end your journey - 32 equipment with different abilities to collect and upgrade - 9 incarnations with unique abilities to unlock, upgrade and fight for you - 8 stages to complete with stories to experience - Unlock a hidden stage after finishing the story - 36 achievements to conquer - The hidden stage features: high scores, new loots, new bosses, a true ending, and 2 powerful incarnations ----------------------------------------------------------- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TowerofFortune Gameplay Movie http://youtu.be/ccXuEksHkC8

About

Micro RPG

Embark on a role-playing adventure with a unique combat system. Explore a world with new characters and updated weaponry. Enjoy a classic gaming experience with ongoing improvements.

Highlights
  • Unique fight system
  • New character: Kellam
  • Ranger weapon specialist
  • Improved War Yoyo
  • Role-playing adventure
Features
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- Turn-based game, combining reflex, strategy and luck. - Unique spinning combat system - Beat waves of monsters - Collect amazing weapons and heroes - 13 worlds in the campaign mode with boss fights - 4 unique special events Fred & Dom wish you a good game!

Screenshots

Devil Shard4 screens
Micro RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Micro RPG at Free against Devil Shard's $1.99. Micro RPG also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 45). Devil Shard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 67%). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Micro RPG is free to download; Devil Shard costs $1.99 up front. Devil Shard sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Micro RPG sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Micro RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Micro RPG has 7.7K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Devil Shard's written reviews are positive against 67% of Micro RPG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Devil Shard ships an update every 7 months, Micro RPG weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Devil Shard versus Micro RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevil ShardMicro RPG
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (45 ratings)4.7 (7.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews — better67.1% of reviews
Number of ratings457.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB312 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGUAN LING WUJoliYeti Games inc.

Customer experience

Devil Shard

All ratings45 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative8.4%

Micro RPG

All ratings7,741 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative20.8%

User reviews

Devil Shard

From 45 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 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

Room to improve

  • ⚙️ 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

Micro RPG

From 7.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Cute art style
  • 🔒 Minimal ads
  • 🚀 Easy to pick up and play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficulty spikes
  • 🐛 Armor/combo mechanics can be frustrating
  • 🐛 Ads don't always work
  • 💰 Progression feels grindy without paying

Bugs and requests

Devil Shard

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Difficulty balancing issues causing unfair difficulty spikes

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • More narrative depth and story elements
  • Undo function for accidental item melting
  • Improved menu systems and UI clarity
  • Additional game modes or difficulty settings

Micro RPG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Leaderboard/event issues
  • Crashes and loading problems
  • Ads not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More worlds and levels
  • Ability to level up weapons/characters more easily
  • Improved boss/enemy spawn mechanics
  • More diverse event modes

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Devil Shard

One-time6
  • 1000G$0.99
  • 2500G$1.99
  • 7500G$4.99
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  • 17500G$9.99
  • 40000G$19.99
  • 75000G$29.99
16 purchases

Micro RPG

One-time16
  • Treasure Ladder$0.99
  • Ruby Pack 1$1.99
  • King's pass$2.99
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  • Ruby Pack 2$4.99
  • Starter Pack2 variants$4.99
  • Special Pack$4.99
  • Thanksgiving Pack$4.99
  • 7 days Ad-Free Rewards$6.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
  • New Heroes Pack$9.99
  • Ruby Pack 3$11.99
  • Permanent Ad-Free$14.99
  • Anniversary Pack$14.99
  • Seashell Breaker$14.99
  • Ruby Pack 4$19.99
  • VIP Permanent Ad-Free$19.99

Questions

Is Devil Shard free?
Devil Shard costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Micro RPG free?
Micro RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Devil Shard or Micro RPG?
Micro RPG is rated higher. Devil Shard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Micro RPG averages 4.7 from 7.7K ratings.
Do Devil Shard or Micro RPG have ads?
Micro RPG shows ads; Devil Shard does not.
Which is updated more often, Devil Shard or Micro RPG?
Devil Shard ships an update every 7 months, and Micro RPG weekly. Most recently, Devil Shard was updated on September 25, 2026 and Micro RPG on September 28, 2026.

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