# Shadow vs Cabledom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cabledom at none against Shadow's 11. Cabledom also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Shadow's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Cabledom asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Shadow against 4.8 for Cabledom. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 52 respectively.

Shadow ships an update every 6 weeks, Cabledom weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow | Cabledom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-puzzle-game/id1190114207/reviews) | **[4.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabledom/id6747905661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 47 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [International Petroleum Museum & Exposition, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190114206) | [Kaliba Games & Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549023239) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-puzzle-game/id1190114207)

A retro-style puzzle game featuring thousands of unique geometric puzzles. Drag, rotate, and flip pieces to complete abstract designs or recognizable objects. Offers a relaxing yet challenging experience for all ages with optional hints.

**Highlights:** Thousands of unique 2D puzzles, Retro-style geometric art, Drag, rotate, and flip pieces, Abstract and recognizable designs, Hints available for challenging puzzles, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Pack - 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Pack - 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Pack - 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Pack - 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Pack - 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Pack - 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 750 Pack - 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 Pack - 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 Pack - 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 Pack - 2 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Cabledom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabledom/id6747905661)

A challenging puzzle game where you tap cables to guide them into matching pulleys. Strategize to avoid blockages and test your problem-solving abilities. It's a test of your puzzle skills.

**Highlights:** Tap to move cables, Match cables to pulleys, Avoid cable blockages, Test puzzle skills, Intuitive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow free?

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

### Is Cabledom free?

Cabledom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow or Cabledom?

Cabledom is rated higher. Shadow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Cabledom averages 4.8 from 52 ratings.

### Do Shadow or Cabledom have ads?

Cabledom shows ads; Shadow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow or Cabledom?

Shadow ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cabledom weekly. Most recently, Shadow was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cabledom on October 24, 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.*