# Devil Shard vs Micro RPG

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Devil Shard | Micro RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-shard/id869735685/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-rpg/id1598053040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **7.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 67.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 312 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GUAN LING WU](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) | [JoliYeti Games inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598053042) |

## 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


### Micro RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-rpg/id1598053040)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treasure Ladder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| King's pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Thanksgiving Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7 days Ad-Free Rewards | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| New Heroes Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Pack 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad-Free | $14.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Seashell Breaker | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Permanent Ad-Free | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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