# Demon Quest vs Shadow Rival

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Rival at 4.7 against Demon Quest's 4.2. Shadow Rival also leads on ratings volume (84 vs 12). Demon Quest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 68%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Demon Quest sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Rival sells 52 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Rival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Rival has 84 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Demon Quest's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Rival's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Demon Quest ships an update every 2 weeks, Shadow Rival weekly. Both last shipped on September 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Demon Quest | Shadow Rival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demon-quest/id1061528568/reviews) | **[4.7 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-rival-action-war-game/id6737874569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 898 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [sekiryou.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/508006379) | [ONDI TECHNOLOGY JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648266464) |

## What reviewers say

### Demon Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demon-quest/id1061528568)

Engage in diagonal scrolling action RPG combat against monsters and a daemon dragon. Collect gold to upgrade weapons and armor, and find magic stones to enhance your hero's abilities and achieve a higher rank.

**Highlights:** Diagonal scrolling action RPG gameplay, Defeat diverse monsters and a daemon dragon, Collect gold for weapon and armor upgrades, Equip and tap magic stones for status boosts, Treasure collection for ranking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Enestone | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Enestones | $4.99 | one-time |
| 13 Enestones | $9.99 | one-time |
| 28 Enestones | $19.99 | one-time |
| 80 Enestones | $49.99 | one-time |
| 150 Enestones | $79.99 | one-time |


### Shadow Rival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-rival-action-war-game/id6737874569)

Engage in intense hack-and-slash combat against dark fantasy monsters. Choose from diverse hero classes, master unique skills, and explore a mysterious world filled with challenges and secrets. Level up your character and customize their appearance to become the ultimate demon hunter.

**Highlights:** Dynamic hack and slash gameplay, Multiple character classes with unique skills, Explore a dark fantasy world, Level up and learn new combos, Character customization, Battle hordes of monsters and demons

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

**In-app purchases (52)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Hoard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless jingle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Brick 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mystical Wealth Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Isolde Point boost 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Harlee Point boost 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enchanted Fortune Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless jingle 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Brick 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chrismas candy 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Normal Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resource selection 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Isolde Point boost 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Harlee Point boost 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chrismas candy 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lyra Bundle I | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sorcerer's Bounty | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Isolde | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Harlee | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power of Holy Gods | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack (Sale) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Christmas selection 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lyra Bundle II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lyra Buy All | $12.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack All | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hero 5 Path | $14.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Prestige Monthly Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| Harlee Normal Bundle I | $19.99 | one-time |
| Block of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Package 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Harlee Bundle I | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chrismas candy 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hero christmas | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Premium 2 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Pack 2 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Isolde Normal Bundle II | $29.99 | one-time |
| Harlee Normal Buy All | $34.99 | one-time |
| Isolde Normal Buy All | $34.99 | one-time |
| Rune Ticket Package 4 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Package 4 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Christmas equipment selection | $49.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle 4 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Equipment selection 5 | $89.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle 5 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth graphics and performance
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique fighting game mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Monetization issues
- 🕰️ Difficulty completing events in time

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Progression loss issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Account binding function
- More free character unlocks
- Improved event design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Demon Quest free?

Demon Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Rival free?

Shadow Rival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Demon Quest or Shadow Rival?

Shadow Rival is rated higher. Demon Quest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Shadow Rival averages 4.7 from 84 ratings.

### Do Demon Quest or Shadow Rival have ads?

Shadow Rival shows ads; Demon Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Demon Quest or Shadow Rival?

Demon Quest ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shadow Rival weekly. Most recently, Demon Quest was updated on September 15, 2026 and Shadow Rival on September 15, 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.*