Comparison

Hellrule vs Ninja/Shadows

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

Head to head
About

Hellrule

Embark on a thrilling hack-and-slash adventure where your umbrella becomes a powerful sword against encroaching horror. Navigate challenging, handcrafted levels, battle formidable bosses, and enjoy a retro gaming experience with a heavy metal soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Hack-and-slash runner action
  • Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • Manually designed levels
  • Big boss battles
  • Powerful metal music theme
  • Retro mode
Features
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You were going for your introspective nightly walk under the rain, but it seems that tonight that won't be possible: horror is here. You'll have to use your sturdy umbrella as a sword to slice all those ill-intentioned beings to save the day (the night?, perhaps even the whole world?). • Right-to-the-point horror hack-and-slash runner action. • Challenging and addictive. • Carefully, manually designed levels. • Big bosses at the end of each chapter. • Powerful metal music theme by El Reno Renardo. • Retro mode, for playing like in 1975! Remember: • This will be a free game forever! • No ads at all! • No in-app purchases! Get Hellrule now and have fun!

About

Ninja/Shadows

Embark on an action-packed adventure as a ninja, mastering combat and agility across over 50 levels. Utilize sword attacks, shurikens, and area-of-effect abilities to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles. Collect coins for upgrades and unlock new powers to enhance your ninja skills.

Highlights
  • 50+ action-packed levels
  • Three unique attack types
  • Dodge and jump mechanics
  • Enemy combat and defeat
  • In-game coin collection
  • Purchase upgrades and power-ups
  • In-app purchases for abilities
Features
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Get ready to unleash your inner ninja and embark on an epic adventure through 50+ levels filled with action and excitement. In "Ninja Shadows," you'll dodge obstacles, jump over gaps, and defeat enemies using your ninja skills. With three unique types of attacks at your disposal, you'll be able to take down enemies in style. Use your trusty sword to slice through foes, throw shurikens to take out enemies from afar, or unleash a powerful area-of-effect attack to clear the screen. But be careful, as the enemies won't go down without a fight. You'll need to use all of your ninja skills to dodge their attacks and avoid obstacles. And if you take too much damage, don't worry - you have a life system that allows you to keep going even after getting hit. As you progress through the game, you'll collect coins that you can use to purchase upgrades and power-ups. Want to increase your health or attack power? Spend some coins and make your ninja even stronger. And if you want to take your ninja skills to the next level, "Ninja Shadows" also offers in-app purchases that allow you to unlock new abilities and upgrades. Whether you're a casual player or a ninja master, there's something for everyone in "Ninja Shadows." So what are you waiting for? Master the art of ninja, dodge, jump, and attack your way through this exciting game. Play now and see how far you can go!

Screenshots

Hellrule4 screens
Ninja/Shadows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ninja/Shadows at 5.0 against Hellrule's 3.3. Ninja/Shadows also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months). Hellrule's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ninja/Shadows sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Hellrule asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ninja/Shadows holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hellrule ships an update every 18 months, Ninja/Shadows every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hellrule versus Ninja/Shadows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHellruleNinja/Shadows
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB140 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPedro J. EstebanezAccelerated Real Estate Investment Corp

Customer experience

Hellrule

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Ninja/Shadows

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hellrule

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ninja/Shadows

One-time3
  • Coins Pack$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Coins Pack 2$4.99

Questions

Is Hellrule free?
Hellrule is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ninja/Shadows free?
Ninja/Shadows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hellrule or Ninja/Shadows?
Ninja/Shadows is rated higher. Hellrule averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ninja/Shadows averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Hellrule or Ninja/Shadows have ads?
Neither Hellrule nor Ninja/Shadows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hellrule or Ninja/Shadows?
Hellrule ships an update every 18 months, and Ninja/Shadows every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hellrule was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ninja/Shadows on November 3, 2026.

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