# Shadow Blade vs Grimvalor

The clearest difference is rating: Grimvalor at 4.9 against Shadow Blade's 3.7. Grimvalor also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 54%) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 56). Shadow Blade's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Shadow Blade costs $4.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Shadow Blade's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

Shadow Blade ships an update every 11 days, Grimvalor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Blade | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blade-reload/id1055138354/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#133** |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Blade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blade-reload/id1055138354)

Embark on an epic action-platformer adventure as a ninja warrior in a world where ancient traditions meet modern conflict. Master fast-paced combat and platforming skills to overcome traps, defeat enemies, and restore balance to a world on the brink of chaos. Experience a compelling story through full-motion comics and challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Epic ninja platforming, Vicious ninja combat, Over 40 levels, 4 boss fights, Full motion comics storyline, Story campaign and challenge modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Grimvalor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Paid · Adventure, #134 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat, Exploration of dark fantasy world, Epic boss fights, Stunning 3D visuals, Customizable touch controls, MFi controller support, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
- 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
- 🔍 Lack of character customization

**Reported bugs**

- Dodge not registering properly
- Crashes in New Game Plus
- Companion AI issues
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay bosses
- Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
- Expanded weapon and trinket selection
- New game plus improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Blade free?

Shadow Blade costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grimvalor free?

Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Blade or Grimvalor?

Grimvalor is rated higher. Shadow Blade averages 3.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Shadow Blade or Grimvalor have ads?

Neither Shadow Blade nor Grimvalor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Blade or Grimvalor?

Shadow Blade ships an update every 11 days, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Shadow Blade was updated on October 27, 2026 and Grimvalor on October 28, 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.*