# Shadow Blaster — Arcade space shooter

> Arcade space shooter with one-handed controls, ship upgrades, and offline play. (iPhone/iPad app by Adam Donovan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blaster/id6767048850 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adam Donovan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889399428)
- Category: Games, Action
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 241 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-11
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blaster/id6767048850/reviews.md

## What is Shadow Blaster?

Pilot a hand-crafted starfighter through wave after wave of enemies in a neon-soaked arcade space shooter built for fast hands and fast reflexes.

Right thumb steers, left side shoots. Bosses hit every third wave. Survive, upgrade, and warp into deeper nebulas.

FREE PLAY
- Play the opening waves for free
- Tune controls, audio, and visual effects
- Earn credits and test ship upgrades

PREMIUM
- Unlimited waves and boss encounters
- Warp Gate with five nebula destinations
- Daily Challenge with bonus rewards
- Hall of Fame leaderboard
- Ship skins, weapon mods, and part upgrades
- $0.99/month, cancel anytime in Apple ID subscription settings

FEATURES
- 60fps arcade combat
- Touch-optimized for one-handed phone play
- Auto-fire and tunable touch sensitivity
- Retro neon aesthetic with modern post-processing
- Plays offline after install except for StoreKit/RevenueCat subscription validation

Subscriptions auto-renew monthly until canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage and cancel in Apple ID account settings.

Privacy: https://xadrocx1.github.io/shadow-blaster/privacy-policy.html
Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- One-handed touch controls
- Ship upgrades and modifications
- Offline play capability
- Retro neon aesthetic
- Boss battles every third wave
- Leaderboard integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about Shadow Blaster

### Does Shadow Blaster have ads?

No, Shadow Blaster is ad-free. The game offers a free-to-play experience with optional in-app purchases for premium features.

### How much does Shadow Blaster cost?

The base game, including opening waves, is free to play. An optional premium subscription is available for $0.99 per month.

### Can I play Shadow Blaster offline?

Yes, Shadow Blaster plays offline after installation. Only subscription validation requires an internet connection.

### What devices support Shadow Blaster?

Shadow Blaster is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Shadow Blaster?

Shadow Blaster has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teens and older.

### How often is Shadow Blaster updated?

The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on June 13, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically occur to introduce new content or fix issues.

### What are the premium features in Shadow Blaster?

Premium unlocks unlimited waves, five nebula destinations, daily challenges, a Hall of Fame leaderboard, and cosmetic/functional ship upgrades.

### How do I cancel my Shadow Blaster subscription?

Subscriptions can be managed and canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends within your Apple ID account settings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-06-13

Adds the Premium Monthly paywall, refreshed game balancing, new live-tunable gameplay settings, and UI polish for the next Shadow Blaster update.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-21

- Real soundtrack lands in the cockpit. Three new royalty-free tracks from Anthem Falls (Pixabay) replace the synthesized ambient pads — each nebula now has its own piece of music, and tracks cross-fade smoothly when you warp between zones.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-09

- Premium gating tightened: paywall now appears at the end of wave 3 (free tier shows the first three waves so new pilots can try the game before subscribing).
- Ship Build, weapon mods, and ship skins are now part of the Premium subscription. Tapping any locked item opens the subscription sheet so the upgrade economy is consistent with what's advertised on the paywall.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-08

Polish update.
- Bigger contrast on the menu buttons so the labels read clearly on every background.
- Steering touch is now offset above your finger so your ship is always visible while you fly.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-07

No release notes.

## More apps by Adam Donovan

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All apps by Adam Donovan: https://appshunter.io/developer/1889399428

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