# Nifty Ninja vs Dragon Shadow

The clearest difference is ads: Nifty Ninja at none against Dragon Shadow's shown. Nifty Ninja also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nifty Ninja against 5.0 for Dragon Shadow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nifty Ninja has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Nifty Ninja ships an update every 21 months, Dragon Shadow every 24 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nifty Ninja | Dragon Shadow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nifty-ninja/id1029724125/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-shadow/id1304376114/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 21 months** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 38 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calen McCann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018147015) | [andrew bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/445167639) |

## What reviewers say

### Nifty Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nifty-ninja/id1029724125)

Embark on an endless running adventure as a ninja, leaping over obstacles and aiming for the highest score. Test your reflexes and survival skills in this highly engaging game.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Jump over throwing stars, High score challenges, Survival mechanics, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dragon Shadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-shadow/id1304376114)

Pilot a craft through enemy territory, destroying targets while avoiding obstacles and enemy fire. Utilize swipe controls for movement, tapping to shoot, and a tap-and-hold for turbo speed. Rescue prisoners and collect ammo to aid your mission.

**Highlights:** Fly through enemy bases, Destroy targets, Avoid walls and enemy fire, Pick up ammo, Rescue prisoners, Swipe controls for movement, Tap to fire, Turbo speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nifty Ninja free?

Nifty Ninja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dragon Shadow free?

Dragon Shadow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nifty Ninja or Dragon Shadow?

Nifty Ninja and Dragon Shadow are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Nifty Ninja or Dragon Shadow have ads?

Dragon Shadow shows ads; Nifty Ninja does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nifty Ninja or Dragon Shadow?

Nifty Ninja ships an update every 21 months, and Dragon Shadow every 24 months. Most recently, Nifty Ninja was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dragon Shadow on October 24, 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.*