Comparison

Snake vs Shadow Trick

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Snake

Experience a classic arcade game reimagined with a "hardcore meme" twist and "next gen graphics." This version offers a unique, humorous take on a familiar gameplay loop, designed for those who appreciate internet culture.

Highlights
  • Next gen graphics
  • Hardcore memes
  • Unique gameplay
  • Humorous twist
Features
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WHOLE NEW GAME FOR ALL MLG PROS OUT THERE! MADE BY REKTERS FOR REKTERS LEL FEATURES: • next gen graphics • hardcore memes • wid • sample text • LOOK AT DAT, LOOK AT DAT SON OOOOOOOO RECKAGE SHRECKEGE OWNAGE PWNAGE m8s! PS: +10 skill if swipe with face) Our official website: http://mlgflappybird420.com/

About

Shadow Trick

Transform into a shadow to navigate a castle filled with challenges. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and defeat bosses in this unique platformer. Master your shadow form to progress through over 20 levels.

Highlights
  • Shadow transformation gameplay
  • Castle-themed levels
  • Enemy encounters
  • Boss battles
  • 20+ challenging levels
  • Charming music
Features
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Turn into a shadow to solve the puzzles and clear the level. This platformer game is taking place in a castle full of enemies, traps, and boss fights. Keep an eye on your shadow and don't let your eyes trick you! Features: • Clever gameplay • 20+ levels • Boss fights • Charming music tracks Important information: • This game comes with no ads and features a paywall to unlock the full game.

Screenshots

Snake4 screens
Shadow Trick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Snake at 4.6 against Shadow Trick's 4.0. Snake also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (96% vs 68%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Snake asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Snake holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Snake's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Trick's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Snake versus Shadow Trick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnakeShadow Trick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (54 ratings) — better4.0 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews95.8% of reviews — better67.6% of reviews
Number of ratings54 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKarlo BencicGionathan Pesaresi

Customer experience

Snake

All ratings54 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%

Shadow Trick

All ratings33 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.5%

In-app purchases

None

Snake

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadow Trick

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Snake free?
Snake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Trick free?
Shadow Trick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Snake or Shadow Trick?
Snake is rated higher. Snake averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 34 ratings.
Do Snake or Shadow Trick have ads?
Neither Snake nor Shadow Trick shows ads.

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