Comparison

Cross Word ZERO vs Shadow Cast

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cross Word ZERO

This free crossword puzzle app is perfect for studying Japanese. It offers helpful features like automatic input focus, error highlighting in red, and automatic saving to enhance your puzzle-solving experience.

Highlights
  • Free crossword puzzles
  • Ideal for Japanese study
  • Automatic input focus
  • Mistakes displayed in red
  • Automatic save function
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"Crossword ZERO" is a free crossword application! Ideal for studying Japanese! โ–  Convenient functions Automatic focus of input location Display mistakes in red Automatic save

About

Shadow Cast

Features
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Unlock the Ultimate 3D Illusion! Rotate chaotic 3D fragments. Match the perfect shadow. Beat the clock. Shadow Cast is a visually stunning, mind-bending puzzle game that pushes your spatial imagination to the limit. Swipe to spin shattered geometric shapes until their shadow flawlessly aligns with the hidden silhouette on the wall. It sounds simple... but your eyes will deceive you. Key Features: 49 Mind-Bending Levels: Master complex, asymmetric shapes designed to trick your brain. Silky Smooth Controls: Effortless one-finger rotation with a deeply satisfying neon "snap" when you find the perfect angle. Race the Clock: Feel the adrenaline. Can you find the true perspective before time runs out? Game Center Integration: Compete with puzzle masters worldwide! Global Leaderboards: Prove your skills on 3 distinct ladders: โ€ข Master of Shadow (Highest Level Reached) โ€ข Perfect Streaks (Most consecutive flawless clears) โ€ข Total Speedster (Fastest total clear time for the ultimate hardcore players) Achievements: Unlock exclusive titles like "Darkness Explorer" and the legendary 100-point "Shadow God" by collecting all 147 stars. Are you sharp enough to find the hidden achievement? Are you ready to see through the illusion? Download Shadow Cast now and put your brain to the test!

Screenshots

Cross Word ZERO4 screens
Shadow Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cross Word ZERO at none against Shadow Cast's 6. Cross Word ZERO also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). Shadow Cast's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadow Cast sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Cross Word ZERO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Cross Word ZERO versus Shadow Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross Word ZEROShadow Cast
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews80.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFree with adsโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size158 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRELEASE BASE, K.K.Guangzhou Feynman Information Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Cross Word ZERO

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Shadow Cast

One-time6
  • 1 Minute Time Extension$0.99
  • 1 Hint$0.99
  • Master Ticket Discount$0.99
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  • 5 Hints Pack$3.99
  • 5 Minutes Time Extension$3.99
  • Master Levels Ticket$9.99

Questions

Is Cross Word ZERO free?
Cross Word ZERO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Cast free?
Shadow Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cross Word ZERO or Shadow Cast have ads?
Cross Word ZERO shows ads; Shadow Cast does not.

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