Shadowgun Legends vs Battle Prime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadowgun Legends
Engage in an epic sci-fi shooter RPG with a deep story campaign, cooperative missions, and competitive PvP battles. Customize your warrior with vast weapon and armor options, and interact with other players in a persistent social hub.
- Epic story campaign with 200+ missions
- Co-op missions and raids against bosses
- Real-time PvP team battles
- Over 600 weapons and 1000+ armor pieces
- Extensive character customization and skills
- Persistent social hub for player interaction
- Unique fame reward system
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Experience an epic story campaign, competitive and cooperative multiplayer, and an innovative social hub, all in one game! In the futuristic world of Shadowgun Legends, humanity is under attack from a deadly alien invader. The last line of defense are the Shadowguns, legendary warriors and heroes. You are a young Shadowgun recruit with limitless potential who can turn the tide of war. So what are you waiting for? Join the fight and show the galaxy who’s boss! GAME FEATURES THRILLING STORY CAMPAIGN Save humanity from an alien invader in an epic Story Campaign spanning over 200+ mission on 4 diverse planets CO-OP MISSIONS AND RAIDS Join forces with friends and defeat giant enemy bosses for glory and legendary loot REAL-TIME PLAYER VERSUS PLAYER TEAM BATTLES Fight your rivals in unique multiplayer game modes and diverse PvP arenas RPG ELEMENTS AND CUSTOMIZATION Choose from over 600 unique weapons including Handguns, Assault Rifles, Sub-Machine Guns, Heavy Machine Guns, Shotguns, Sniper Rifles and Rocket Launchers. From plasma beams to good old-fashioned lead bullets. Collect over 1000 armor pieces and build your armor sets. Fortified juggernaut, sleek infiltrator or something else entirely? The choice is yours! Make your Shadowgun stand out with 250+ cosmetic items Pick your own skills and create your own playstyle - no classes, no restrictions! INNOVATIVE SOCIAL FEATURES Interact with other players, visit vendors, accept missions, party hard and much more in game’s persistent Hub Chat with friends, create battle squads and form guilds UNIQUE REWARD SYSTEM - FAME Become a celebrity of the Shadowgun Universe Get rewarded for how you play the game. Your every action is appreciated with our unique fame system. The more famous you are the more the world will react to your actions! Play the best RPG Shooting Game for FREE! Join the fight now! Shadowgun Legends is a groundbreaking mobile game that blurs the lines between console and mobile gaming. Dive into this free feature-packed FPS RPG and battle a terrifying alien menace, the Torment, who are rampaging across the Galaxy destroying everything in their path. As a new Shadowgun recruit, you will create your ultimate rockstar warrior with hundreds of weapons, dozens of combat skills, thousands of armor pieces, and a wild collection of cosmetic items and skins. As your fame grows you will indulge in the wild celebrity lifestyle of the most famous warriors in the Universe and carve your name into mankind’s history. When you’re not mastering shooting skills you can unwind with your friends in the Shadowgun’s neighborhood, where you’ll hang out with other players, hit the bar, chat, interact with NPCs, and most importantly...party! You can enjoy all this with DECA Games’ renowned cutting-edge visuals, intuitive controls, and wicked sense of humor. At DECA Games we’ve always challenged ourselves to push the boundaries on mobile devices, and we’re proud of our console quality first-person shooters. From our cutting-edge graphics to our precise control system, over 180 million players worldwide have been blown away by our innovative approach and dedication to quality. Now we’re taking things to the next level. Shadowgun Legends is the ultimate persistent world shooter in the palm of your hand, a hardcore gaming experience that you can take with you anywhere.
Battle Prime
Engage in thrilling 6v6 multiplayer battles with unique character abilities and a vast arsenal. Experience console-level graphics and dynamic combat on your mobile device. Earn rewards and climb the ranks to become the top player.
- Multiplayer third-person shooter
- Unique Prime characters with abilities
- Dynamic 6v6 battles
- Console-level graphics
- Unlockable Primes, weapons, and kits
- Rating system and rewards
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Battle Prime gives you an unforgettable experience — join this multiplayer third-person shooter, choose your tactics, try all the stunning arsenal, and all this while enjoying console level graphics. Become the number one player in next-generation battles using your mobile device! CHOOSE YOUR PRIME Play as Primes: universal avatars with unique abilities. Choose your playstyle: will you beat everybody with a hulk-like strength, or surpass with a flash speed? Every Prime has his own tactics, so choose your combat style, win and enjoy your triumph in a memorable spectacular battles! ENJOY HIGH-ADRENALINE ACTION Show your power during dynamic 6v6 battles. Switch between Primes on re-spawn, use their abilities and equipment to control the course of battle and win. Beat all your enemies, get maximum points, and move higher to the top of the rating. GET REWARDS Every victory gets you closer to the top. Prove yourself in battles, gain rating points and unlock improvements — new Primes, new weapons and kit! FEEL THE ATMOSPHERE Experience the new generation of realistic graphics — enjoy amazing visual effects, detailed characters and maps! The Battle Prime engine is optimized for the majority of mobile devices, so you can fully enjoy dynamic battle scenes! *Subscription Information: * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. * Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal depends on your Subscription Plan. Our standard Subscription Plan is: * 1-week Subscription with a 3-day Trial (1.99 USD) For other currencies, the price corresponds to the same price tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. * Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel or manage your free trial's auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. The cancellation will take effect 24-hours after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. In-App purchases may include random items. Privacy Policy: https://www.battleprime.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.battleprime.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Battle Prime at none against Shadowgun Legends's shown. Battle Prime also leads on chart position (#171 vs unranked). Shadowgun Legends's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Shadowgun Legends sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Battle Prime sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Shadowgun Legends against 4.7 for Battle Prime. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105K and 56K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Shadowgun Legends's written reviews are positive against 62% of Battle Prime's.
Shadowgun Legends ships an update every 5 weeks, Battle Prime every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Shadowgun Legends | Battle Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (105K ratings) — better | 4.7 (56K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews — better | 61.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 105K — better | 56K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #171 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.4 GB | 3.4 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Deca Games EOOD | Press Fire Games Limited |
Customer experience
Shadowgun Legends
Battle Prime
User reviews
Shadowgun Legends
From 105K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Amazing graphics
- 🤖 Destiny-like experience
- 🎮 Excellent controls
- 💰 Fair free-to-play model
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔇 Lack of in-game chat
- 🕰️ Repetitive missions
- 🧱 Limited inventory space
- 🔑 Strongbox loot system issues
Battle Prime
From 56K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent graphics and smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great gunplay and weapon mechanics
- 🎮 Console-quality mobile experience
- 💎 Underrated and high-potential game
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🤖 Matchmaking with bots instead of real players
- 🕹️ Limited control customization and movement options
Bugs and requests
Shadowgun Legends
Reported bugs
6 issues- Missions not loading
- Frequent server disconnects
- Inventory/gear issues
- Crashes on loading screen
- Purchasing problems
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- Unresponsive controls
Requested features
7 requests- Add more mission variety
- Implement in-game chat
- Increase inventory/storage space
- Allow permanent paint application
- Improve matchmaking system
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- Add more customization options
- Expand end-game content
Battle Prime
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to rejoin matches after crashes
- Inconsistent weapon damage and balance issues
- Progression system and trophy loss on losses
Requested features
5 requests- Add first-person mode
- Implement battle royale game mode
- Improve jumping and vaulting mechanics
- Introduce more game modes and maps
- Allow custom control layout and button mapping
In-app purchases
Shadowgun Legends
- Starter Bundle$4.99
- Alien Hunter Pile$4.99
- Wargames Champ Stash$6.99
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- Spectre$7.99
- Emperor$14.99
- Bushido$17.99
- Action Hero Chest$19.99
- Rockstar Cache$19.99
- Anniversary$24.99
- Galaxy Conquest Pack$29.99
Battle Prime
- Weekly subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- moneybox_1$0.49
- chest_gold_base$0.99
- chain_offer_01$0.99
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- Piggy bank_1$0.99
- 80 Primecoins$0.99
- Limited Edition$0.99
- moneybox_2$1.99
- chain_offer_02$1.99
- chain_offer_epic_01$2.99
- chain_offer_03$2.99
- three_dollar_event$2.99
- 420 Primecoins$4.99
- Welcome Pack$4.99
- Investment in the Future$4.99
- chest_content_epic_1$4.99
- grant_event_ticket_major_base$4.99
- five_dollar_event$4.99
- 880 Primecoins$9.99
- battle_pass_elite_ticket_plusA$9.99
- level_offers_17$14.99
- 1920 Primecoins$19.99
- battle_pass_elite_ticket_plus$19.99
Questions
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