# Overdrive Ninja Shadow vs Alex Adventures

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alex Adventures at none against Overdrive Ninja Shadow's 11. Alex Adventures also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Overdrive Ninja Shadow's advantage is ratings volume (265 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

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

Alex Adventures holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Overdrive Ninja Shadow has 265 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Overdrive Ninja Shadow ships an update monthly, Alex Adventures every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overdrive Ninja Shadow | Alex Adventures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overdrive-ninja-shadow/id1325407162/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alex-adventures/id6809366452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **265** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 144 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GEM MOBILE SOFTWARE COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232513666) | [Obscyra Technologies L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895869902) |

## 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 |


### Alex Adventures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alex-adventures/id6809366452)

Embark on a magical journey through 20 hand-illustrated levels filled with unique enemies and challenging bosses. Master platforming skills like running, jumping, and dashing while firing stars and unleashing special attacks. Choose between Gentle or Hardcore difficulty for a personalized adventure.

**Highlights:** 20 hand-illustrated levels, Two difficulty modes (Gentle/Hardcore), Run, double jump, crouch, and dash mechanics, Unique boss attacks and enemy encounters, Adjustable control size and transparency, Offline gameplay

**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 Alex Adventures free?

Alex Adventures is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Overdrive Ninja Shadow or Alex Adventures?

Alex Adventures is rated higher. Overdrive Ninja Shadow averages 4.6 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while Alex Adventures averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Overdrive Ninja Shadow or Alex Adventures have ads?

Overdrive Ninja Shadow shows ads; Alex Adventures does not.

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

Overdrive Ninja Shadow ships an update monthly, and Alex Adventures every 9 days. Most recently, Overdrive Ninja Shadow was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alex Adventures on October 7, 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.*