# Shadow vs 2 A Pair

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2 A Pair at none against Shadow's 11. 2 A Pair also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shadow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (69 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. 2 A Pair asks for nothing beyond the download.

2 A Pair holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow has 69 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Shadow ships an update every 6 weeks, 2 A Pair monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow | 2 A Pair |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-puzzle-game/id1190114207/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-a-pair/id6749466050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 47 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [International Petroleum Museum & Exposition, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190114206) | [Ronald Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816457948) |

## 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 |


### 2 A Pair

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-a-pair/id6749466050)

This is a card matching game designed to test memory and strategic thinking. Players flip cards to find pairs, race against time, and can utilize power-ups to gain an advantage. It offers various game modes and difficulty levels for a brain-teasing challenge.

**Highlights:** Card matching gameplay, AI opponents, Player vs Player mode, Special power-ups, Multiple difficulty levels, Time Attack mode, Score tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow free?

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

### Is 2 A Pair free?

2 A Pair is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow or 2 A Pair?

2 A Pair is rated higher. Shadow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while 2 A Pair averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shadow or 2 A Pair have ads?

2 A Pair shows ads; Shadow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow or 2 A Pair?

Shadow ships an update every 6 weeks, and 2 A Pair monthly. Most recently, Shadow was updated on October 16, 2026 and 2 A Pair on October 10, 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.*