# Unicorn Training vs Shakedown

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shakedown at fortnightly against Unicorn Training's every 29 months. Shakedown also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Unicorn Training's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Unicorn Training costs $2.99 and Shakedown $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Unicorn Training against 4.9 for Shakedown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Unicorn Training's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shakedown's.

Unicorn Training ships an update every 29 months, Shakedown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unicorn Training | Shakedown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicorn-training/id1001433467/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 108 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yotes Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/645791669) | [Vblank Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943175955) |

## What reviewers say

### Unicorn Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicorn-training/id1001433467)

Embark on a magical action RPG adventure as a unicorn apprentice. Master combat spells, explore monster-filled forests and dungeons, and defeat bosses to prove your magical prowess. Collect gems, items, and power-ups to aid you on your quest.

**Highlights:** Unlock 10 combat spells, Explore 9 monster-filled dungeons, Plunder caves for gems and items, Find power-boosting equipment, Vast and mysterious forest exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shakedown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561)

Embark on a 16-bit open-world adventure where you build a business empire. Complete missions, acquire properties, and sabotage rivals to dominate the island. Explore by land, sea, or air, uncovering secrets and engaging in arcade challenges.

**Highlights:** 16-bit open world exploration, Business acquisition and management, Mission-based gameplay, Sabotage competitors, Vehicle and boat traversal, Arcade challenges and side quests

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unicorn Training free?

Unicorn Training costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shakedown free?

Shakedown costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Unicorn Training or Shakedown?

Shakedown is rated higher. Unicorn Training averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Shakedown averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Unicorn Training or Shakedown have ads?

Neither Unicorn Training nor Shakedown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unicorn Training or Shakedown?

Unicorn Training ships an update every 29 months, and Shakedown fortnightly. Most recently, Unicorn Training was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shakedown on November 8, 2026.

---

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