# Snake vs Shadow Trick

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snake | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-mlg-edition/id1051332503/reviews)** | [4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **95.8% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 116 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karlo Bencic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049015150) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Snake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-mlg-edition/id1051332503)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shadow Trick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique shadow transformation mechanic
- 👍 Visually charming 16-bit aesthetic
- 🚀 Clever puzzle platforming challenges
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Control issues with the controller getting stuck
- 🐛 Bugs in specific levels causing screen shaking
- 🐛 Bugs with boss battles not triggering rewards
- 🐛 Lag spikes on iOS


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