# Future Shooter 2D vs Shadow fighter

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow fighter at 4.6 against Future Shooter 2D's 3.8. Shadow fighter also leads on ratings volume (308 vs 5) and update cadence (every 11 months vs every 30 months). Future Shooter 2D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Future Shooter 2D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shadow fighter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow fighter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow fighter has 308 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Future Shooter 2D's written reviews are positive against 96% of Shadow fighter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Future Shooter 2D ships an update every 30 months, Shadow fighter every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Future Shooter 2D | Shadow fighter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-shooter-2d/id1237503320/reviews) | **[4.6 (308 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fighter-fighting-games/id1449801420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **308** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 95.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | **Every 11 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Wipoo Chatwaranon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078060940) | [THVIGOR](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787886623) |

## What reviewers say

### Future Shooter 2D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-shooter-2d/id1237503320)

Embark on exciting adventures in a 2D platformer where you battle robots across exotic locations. Choose from multiple characters with unique skills and compete with friends on the leaderboards. Suitable for players seeking a fun, challenging robot-themed experience.

**Highlights:** Robot battles, Exotic locations, Multiple characters with skills, Character ranking, Excellent 2D graphics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADS Future Shooter 2D $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Shadow fighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fighter-fighting-games/id1449801420)

Engage in thrilling offline battles as a hero fighting dark forces like zombies and monsters. Upgrade your skills and weapons through numerous levels, facing powerful bosses. Choose from five distinct heroes and utilize various combat techniques to emerge victorious.

**Highlights:** 5 hero characters, 150+ levels, Multiple difficulty modes, Variety of weapons and equipment, Daily quests, Offline gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Material Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| gem_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gem (special) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gem | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gem (special) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Calder's Ultimate Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Legendary Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| starter_sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Relic Package | $10.99 | one-time |
| gem_3 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gem | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best game ever
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Not pay-to-win
- 👍 Fun and addicting
- 👍 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Zone 4 too hard
- ⚠️ Too many ads
- ⚠️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- ⚠️ Difficulty spikes
- ⚠️ Can't see equipped items

**Reported bugs**

- Ads interrupt play
- Game freezes when map button is pressed
- Cannot see equipped items visually
- Lost all progress after reinstallation

**Requested features**

- More skill points
- Add new characters
- PvP arena
- Team-up feature
- Login feature to save progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Future Shooter 2D free?

Future Shooter 2D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow fighter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Future Shooter 2D or Shadow fighter?

Shadow fighter is rated higher. Future Shooter 2D averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Shadow fighter averages 4.6 from 308 ratings.

### Do Future Shooter 2D or Shadow fighter have ads?

Shadow fighter shows ads; Future Shooter 2D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Future Shooter 2D or Shadow fighter?

Future Shooter 2D ships an update every 30 months, and Shadow fighter every 11 months. Most recently, Future Shooter 2D was updated on October 17, 2026 and Shadow fighter on October 13, 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.*