Comparison

SchattenWurf for Shadowrun vs Cursed Countdowns

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

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About

SchattenWurf for Shadowrun

This utility app assists players of the Shadowrun tabletop RPG by simulating dice rolls. It supports various editions and mechanics, including advantage/disadvantage and risk dice. The app is ad-free and works offline, making it a convenient tool for gameplay.

Highlights
  • Dice rolling for Shadowrun RPG
  • Supports SR 4/5/6 and Anarchy 2.0
  • Automatic hit and glitch counting
  • Edge roll support (Rule of Six)
  • Anarchy 2.0 mechanics (risk, advantage/disadvantage)
  • Offline functionality
  • Ad-free experience
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SchattenWurf is a dice rolling app for use with the Shadowrun tabletop RPG (4th/5th/6th Edition + Anarchy 2.0). Roll up to 99 dice and automatically count the rolled hits. Also supports Glitches, "Rule of Six" (for Edge rolls) as well as Shadowrun Anarchy 2.0 dice mechanics (advantage/disadvantage, risk dice, risk reduction). The SchattenWurf app does not need an internet connection and is completely ad free! This is an app developed as a passion project for my fellow Shadowrun players. If you find the app helpful please spread the word and feel free to contact me (see Credits Screen in the app for e-mail address). Note: This is not a standalone game app! It is a utility app intended to be used together with the Shadowrun tabletop roleplaying game. Features: - Simple interface - Quick & easy selection of the amount of dice to roll - Enable "Rule of Six", e.g. for rolls using Edge - Shows Glitches and Critical Glitches - Toggle between SR5/SR6 and SR4 rules (i.e. in SR5/SR6 a glitch occurs if MORE than half the dice you rolled show a one; in SR4 a Glitch occurs if HALF OR MORE of the dice rolled come up as 1s) - Support for Anarchy 2.0 with risk dice, risk reduction and advantage/disadvantage rolls - Dice-rolling sounds (Optional) - Automatically sort rolled dice from highest to lowest (Optional)

About

Cursed Countdowns

Create visually striking countdowns for any event, from exciting trips to mysterious happenings. This app offers dark, atmospheric themes and shareable designs to make waiting an unforgettable experience. Add widgets to your home screen and Apple Watch for easy tracking.

Highlights
  • Striking, modern design
  • Dark and eerie themes
  • Unlimited countdowns
  • Day-accurate tracking
  • Shareable designs
  • Home screen and Apple Watch widgets
Features
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Count the days to your most thrilling, mysterious, or downright terrifying events. Cursed Countdowns turns any date into a story worth sharing – from epic trips and celebrations to ominous, unexplained moments only you understand. Whether you’re planning a Halloween party, waiting for a horror movie release, or setting a date with a cryptic twist, Cursed Countdowns makes the wait unforgettable. FEATURES: • Striking, modern design with bold skull iconography • Dark and eerie themes for maximum atmosphere • Create unlimited countdowns – as many as you want • Day-accurate tracking for every event you add • Shareable design that sparks curiosity when shown to friends or posted online • Widgets for your home-screen and Apple Watch PERFECT FOR: • Halloween events & haunted houses • Horror movie and game releases • Inside jokes & mysterious reminders • Apocalyptic memes and viral social posts • Trips, concerts, and milestones – with a spooky edge HOW IT WORKS: 1. Name your cursed event 2. Pick the date 3. Choose your cursed style 4. Watch the days disappear Unlike standard countdown apps, Cursed Countdowns is built to be fun, bold, and shareable. It’s designed to grab attention when you show it to friends, post it on social media, or stream it live during events. It’s not just a countdown – it’s an experience. Cursed Countdowns Pro unlocks additional themes, and removes watermarks from social media exports. Privacy Policy: https://fivesheep.co/privacy/cursedcountdowns End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SchattenWurf for Shadowrun4 screens
Cursed Countdowns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SchattenWurf for Shadowrun at none against Cursed Countdowns's 2. Cursed Countdowns's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. Cursed Countdowns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SchattenWurf for Shadowrun asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SchattenWurf for Shadowrun ships an update every 3 months, Cursed Countdowns every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SchattenWurf for Shadowrun versus Cursed Countdowns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchattenWurf for ShadowrunCursed Countdowns
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaniel BenkmannFiveSheep OU

Customer experience

SchattenWurf for Shadowrun

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cursed Countdowns

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SchattenWurf for Shadowrun

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cursed Countdowns

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is SchattenWurf for Shadowrun free?
SchattenWurf for Shadowrun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cursed Countdowns free?
Cursed Countdowns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SchattenWurf for Shadowrun or Cursed Countdowns have ads?
Neither SchattenWurf for Shadowrun nor Cursed Countdowns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SchattenWurf for Shadowrun or Cursed Countdowns?
SchattenWurf for Shadowrun ships an update every 3 months, and Cursed Countdowns every 3 days. Most recently, SchattenWurf for Shadowrun was updated on June 1, 2026 and Cursed Countdowns on September 2, 2026.

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