# Nightgate vs Shakedown

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shakedown at fortnightly against Nightgate's every 5 months. Shakedown also leads on chart position (#190 vs unranked). Nightgate's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 20) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Nightgate costs $3.99 and Shakedown $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shakedown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightgate has 1.3K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of Nightgate's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shakedown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nightgate ships an update every 5 months, Shakedown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nightgate | Shakedown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightgate/id1116808304/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 162 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Semidome Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779855685) | [Vblank Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943175955) |

## What reviewers say

### Nightgate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightgate/id1116808304)

Navigate a dark, digital world in the year 2398 as the last remaining life form on Earth. Explore 50 handcrafted levels, avoid enemies, and uncover the mysteries of this futuristic landscape. Enjoy an immersive experience with a stunning minimalist design and original soundtrack.

**Highlights:** 50 handcrafted levels, Avoid enemies, Immersive digital environments, Original soundtrack, Minimalist design, Discover achievements, iCloud progress sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning visuals
- 🎵 Immersive soundtrack
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 🌟 Unique and innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕹️ Slightly difficult controls
- 📏 Levels could be more varied
- 🕰️ Game is a bit short

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when switching apps
- Levels sometimes reset unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to reset progress
- Multiplayer or online features


### Shakedown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a 16-bit open-world adventure where you build a business empire. Complete missions, acquire properties, and sabotage rivals to dominate the island. Explore by land, sea, or air, uncovering secrets and engaging in arcade challenges.

**Highlights:** 16-bit open world exploration, Business acquisition and management, Mission-based gameplay, Sabotage competitors, Vehicle and boat traversal, Arcade challenges and side quests

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nightgate free?

Nightgate costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shakedown free?

Shakedown costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nightgate or Shakedown?

Shakedown is rated higher. Nightgate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Shakedown averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Nightgate or Shakedown have ads?

Neither Nightgate nor Shakedown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nightgate or Shakedown?

Nightgate ships an update every 5 months, and Shakedown fortnightly. Most recently, Nightgate was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shakedown on November 4, 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.*