# Tower Fortress vs Shadow Trick

The clearest difference is rating: Tower Fortress at 4.3 against Shadow Trick's 4.0. Tower Fortress also leads on ratings volume (812 vs 34) and review sentiment (76% vs 68%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tower Fortress sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tower Fortress holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tower Fortress has 812 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Tower Fortress's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Trick's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tower Fortress | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-fortress/id1290165431/reviews)** | [4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **812** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Tower Fortress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-fortress/id1290165431)

Embark on a roguelite run-and-gun adventure to conquer a mysterious, creature-infested tower. Each playthrough offers a unique challenge with randomized levels, evolving abilities, and diverse weaponry. Unlock new suits and upgrades to aid your ascent and defeat formidable bosses.

**Highlights:** Randomized levels for replayability, Evolving abilities and skills, Four themed zones with unique hazards, Multiple gun types, Unlockable suits with unique abilities, Level-end upgrades

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


### Shadow Trick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281)

Transform into a shadow to navigate a castle filled with challenges. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and defeat bosses in this unique platformer. Master your shadow form to progress through over 20 levels.

**Highlights:** Shadow transformation gameplay, Castle-themed levels, Enemy encounters, Boss battles, 20+ challenging levels, Charming music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique shadow transformation mechanic
- 👍 Visually charming 16-bit aesthetic
- 🚀 Clever puzzle platforming challenges
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Control issues with the controller getting stuck
- 🐛 Bugs in specific levels causing screen shaking
- 🐛 Bugs with boss battles not triggering rewards
- 🐛 Lag spikes on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tower Fortress free?

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

### Is Shadow Trick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tower Fortress or Shadow Trick?

Tower Fortress is rated higher. Tower Fortress averages 4.3 out of 5 from 812 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 34 ratings.

### Do Tower Fortress or Shadow Trick have ads?

Neither Tower Fortress nor Shadow Trick shows ads.

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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.*