# Shadow Bug Rush

> Endless monster-slicing platformer with one-finger controls and unlockable characters. (iPhone/iPad app by Muro Studios Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-bug-rush/id1142228312 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Muro Studios Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008719507)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 98 App Store ratings · 297 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 273 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 1 more
- Released: 2016-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-bug-rush/id1142228312/reviews.md

## What is Shadow Bug Rush?

Shadow Bug is back as slick as ever. Shadow Bug Rush offers endless levels of slicing monsters to pieces! The game’s familiar one-finger-controls take platformer gaming to a new level.

Upgrade the game’s worlds by unlocking new monsters and traps. Climb the leaderboards. Collect loot, power ups and characters as you Rush through gorgeous landscapes with your ninja powers!

Features:
• Endless, random, increasingly difficult levels.
• Dozens of obstacles and traps carefully designed to slice you.
• Unlockable characters!
• Leaderboards
• Achievements

Important information:
This game contains third party advertising and cross promotion for other Muro Studios games, both which can be removed via a one time In-App Purchase.

## Key features

- Endless, random, increasingly difficult levels
- Dozens of obstacles and traps
- Unlockable characters
- Leaderboards
- Achievements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 16000 spirits | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 36000 spirits | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of 100000 spirits | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack of 240000 spirits | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack of 500000 spirits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads and promotional popups | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Shadow Bug Rush?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Simple and addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 👍 Easy-to-learn tap controls
- 🎵 Great sound and music quality
- 📱 Works offline without internet connection
- 🆓 Playable for free without mandatory purchases
- 🎯 Endless gameplay with increasing difficulty
- 🌟 Multiple playable characters to unlock
- ⚡ Smooth and fluid performance on most devices
- 🎪 Variety of enemies and obstacles

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on launch and during gameplay
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and in-app purchases
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with older devices (iPhone 4s, iPad 2)
- 🔄 Game crashes after first successful play session
- 😤 Ads interrupt gameplay frequently
- ❌ Abandoned promised content (Factory level never released)
- 🎮 Limited map variety and repetitive gameplay
- 🔧 Poor optimization for certain iOS versions
- 💳 Unclear pricing and unexpected charges

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for multiple iOS versions
- App closes immediately after pressing start button
- Crashes after first successful gameplay session
- Loading screen crashes before reaching main menu
- Incompatible with iPhone 4s and iPad 2 despite claims
- Lag and performance issues on certain devices
- Game won't load on iPad after playing on iPhone
- Cross-device synchronization problems
- Audio quality issues with headphones
- Propeller obstacle causes gameplay problems

**Most requested features**

- New maps and levels to increase variety
- Story mode or campaign progression
- Character-specific abilities and unique skills
- Daily login bonuses and rewards
- Ability to choose character summoning instead of randomized
- Difficulty settings and customizable challenges
- iCloud save support for data persistence
- Currency doubler IAP option
- Leaderboard improvements
- More character customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 297)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-bug-rush/id1142228312/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Game crashes on launch

*2024-05-29, version 1.2*

Game crashes on launch. Using iPhone 6s with iOS 15

### 3/5 — It won’t load on my iPad after using it on my phone

*2024-05-18, version 1.2*

I was going to play shadow bug rush but when I click the app it will kick me out. Please fix this! Thanks.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2024-04-19, version 1.2*

The game keeps throwing me out the second I’ve pressed on it. For information I have a iPhone 7+(suitable for the game), yet it just keeps crashing.

### 5/5 — Not working

*2024-03-17, version 1.2*

It won’t let me in but I have played this on a different iPad

### 1/5 — Вылетает

*2024-02-08, version 1.2*

Вылетает.

### 3/5 — Read Please !

*2023-12-26, version 1.2*

This game is great but I got a new phone and it won’t load please fix this problem and I will change my review.

### 5/5 — This is my child hood

*2023-09-10, version 1.2*

Read the titled

### 5/5 — Very fun

*2023-07-07, version 1.2*

Idk just fun 🤑🤑🤑

### 4/5 — Factory update?

*2022-12-03, version 1.2*

Hi, I have been playing this game since 2019 or something close to that but anyways when is the factory update coming? I’ve been waiting a while and I’m still excited to see it. When is it going to happen?

### 5/5 — Child hood

*2022-02-03, version 1.2*

Just read the title

## Frequently asked questions about Shadow Bug Rush

### What is Shadow Bug Rush?

Shadow Bug Rush is an endless platformer game where players slice monsters using simple one-finger controls. The game features procedurally generated levels that increase in difficulty, offering a constant challenge.

### What are the main features of Shadow Bug Rush?

Key features include endless, random, and increasingly difficult levels, numerous traps and obstacles designed to challenge players, unlockable characters, leaderboards to compete on, and achievements to earn.

### How much does Shadow Bug Rush cost?

The game is free to download and play. It does contain third-party advertising and cross-promotion for other games, which can be removed with a one-time in-app purchase.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect fast-paced action with intuitive one-finger controls. The gameplay focuses on slicing monsters, avoiding traps, and progressing through increasingly challenging, randomly generated levels.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2016-12-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

The Sewer level has opened!
- New monsters
- New environment
- New traps
- New music
You can now challenge other players!

### 1.1 — 2016-10-26

Shadow Bug Rush wishes you a happy halloween!
- Halloween characters
- Pumpkin slice challenge
- New rewards for defeating enemies.

### 1.0 — 2016-10-05

No release notes.

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## More apps by Muro Studios Ltd.

- [Shadow Bug](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-bug/id1008719508)
- [Bro Fist Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-fist-simulator/id1086705563)

All apps by Muro Studios Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1008719507

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