# Shadow Blade vs Hitman

The clearest difference is price: Shadow Blade at $4.99 against Hitman's $14.99. Shadow Blade also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). Hitman's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (87% vs 54%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Shadow Blade costs $4.99 and Hitman $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hitman holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hitman has 742 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 87% of Hitman's.

Shadow Blade ships an update every 11 days, Hitman every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Blade | Hitman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blade-reload/id1055138354/reviews) | **[4.9 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-absolution/id6737513240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **742** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **86.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#85** |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## 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


### Hitman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-absolution/id6737513240)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Step into the shoes of Agent 47, a betrayed assassin on the run. Plan your approach, adapt to your surroundings, and eliminate targets in a world that rewards stealth and strategy. Experience a deep narrative and challenging gameplay with customizable controls.

**Highlights:** Stealth and strategic assassination, Elaborate mission environments, Customizable touchscreen controls, Gamepad and keyboard/mouse support, Instinct Mode for target identification, Point Shooting for rapid elimination, Challenging game modes

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Nice port
- 👍 Smooth mechanics
- 👍 Great atmosphere and level design
- 👍 Balanced between action and stealth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Occasional crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy when trying to crouch, use instinct, or switch weapons
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more quests to diversify the game
- Add Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Blade free?

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

### Is Hitman free?

Hitman costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Hitman is rated higher. Shadow Blade averages 3.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Hitman averages 4.9 from 742 ratings.

### Do Shadow Blade or Hitman have ads?

Neither Shadow Blade nor Hitman shows ads.

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

Shadow Blade ships an update every 11 days, and Hitman every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Blade was updated on September 28, 2026 and Hitman on September 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.*