# Shadowplay vs City Legends

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shadowplay at 65% against City Legends's 20%. Shadowplay also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadowplay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and City Legends sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadowplay holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowplay has 199 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Shadowplay's written reviews are positive against 20% of City Legends's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowplay | City Legends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowplay-darkness-incarnate-hidden-objects/id1163825669/reviews)** | [2.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-legends-the-ghost/id6449384351/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 970 MB | 907 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Fish Premium, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269668575) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowplay-darkness-incarnate-hidden-objects/id1163825669)

Go undercover in a dark asylum to save your sister, accused of murder and suffering from schizophrenia. Uncover a terrible darkness within the institution, solve puzzles with a special lantern, and escape the evil shadows.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Solve spooky puzzles, Haunted mini-games, Special lantern tool, Bonus chapter, Collector's Edition exclusives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock + Bonus Content | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visual design
- 🧩 Unique and challenging puzzles
- 📖 Engaging and interesting storyline
- 🎮 Varied gameplay with different mini-games
- 👁️ Creative hidden object scenes with morphing items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ Map access requires exiting to menu
- 💳 Frequent pop-up ads after purchase
- ⏳ Slow hint button recharge in casual mode
- 🖱️ Inconsistent tap/click responsiveness
- 📱 Poor performance on smaller screens

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase unlock fails with 'purchase failed' error
- Game hangs and freezes mid-play
- Skewed/misaligned screen layouts
- Environmental sound settings not saving
- Tap registration failures on objects and buttons

**Requested features**

- In-game map tab accessible without menu exit
- Skip option for opening cutscenes
- Larger text size options
- Faster hint button recharge
- More hidden object scenes, fewer puzzles


### City Legends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-legends-the-ghost/id6449384351)

Engage in a thrilling mystery adventure game where you investigate a haunted treatment center. Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and make choices that impact the story and characters' lives.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Brain games and puzzles, Interactive story with choices, Bonus chapter unlockable, Investigate a haunted location

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowplay free?

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

### Is City Legends free?

City Legends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shadowplay or City Legends?

Shadowplay is rated higher. Shadowplay averages 4.3 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while City Legends averages 2.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Shadowplay or City Legends have ads?

City Legends shows ads; Shadowplay does not.

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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.*