# Overdrive Ninja Shadow vs Shadow Assassin

The clearest difference is rating: Overdrive Ninja Shadow at 4.6 against Shadow Assassin's 2.6. Overdrive Ninja Shadow also leads on ratings volume (265 vs 5) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). Shadow Assassin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Overdrive Ninja Shadow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Overdrive Ninja Shadow has 265 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Overdrive Ninja Shadow's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shadow Assassin's.

Overdrive Ninja Shadow ships an update monthly, Shadow Assassin every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overdrive Ninja Shadow | Shadow Assassin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overdrive-ninja-shadow/id1325407162/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-assassin-fighting-game/id1658935656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **265** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 144 MB | 600 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GEM MOBILE SOFTWARE COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232513666) | [Tien Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/936271249) |

## What reviewers say

### Overdrive Ninja Shadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overdrive-ninja-shadow/id1325407162)

Engage in a futuristic hack-and-slash action platformer as a cyborg soldier seeking revenge. Master unique weapon combos, overcome challenging enemies and traps, and upgrade your hero to save the world from a dark clan.

**Highlights:** Hack n slash combat, Action platformer gameplay, Variety of weapons with unique combos, Offline play, Hero customization and upgrades, Sci-fi graphics and effects, Giant boss battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Shadow Assassin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-assassin-fighting-game/id1658935656)

Embark on a revenge quest as Leo, a descendant of Beowulf, in this shadow-style platformer. Battle through increasingly difficult levels and upgrade your hero's skills and damage to defeat the Supreme Empress of Hell and save your loved one.

**Highlights:** Shadow-style platformer gameplay, RPG elements with skill upgrades, Intense combat against enemies, Multiple challenging scenes, Resource collection and obstacle avoidance, Story-driven revenge quest

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overdrive Ninja Shadow free?

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

### Is Shadow Assassin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Overdrive Ninja Shadow or Shadow Assassin?

Overdrive Ninja Shadow is rated higher. Overdrive Ninja Shadow averages 4.6 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while Shadow Assassin averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Overdrive Ninja Shadow or Shadow Assassin have ads?

Both Overdrive Ninja Shadow and Shadow Assassin show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Overdrive Ninja Shadow or Shadow Assassin?

Overdrive Ninja Shadow ships an update monthly, and Shadow Assassin every 10 days. Most recently, Overdrive Ninja Shadow was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shadow Assassin 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.*