# Grimvalor vs Shadow Hunter

Grimvalor and Shadow Hunter both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Grimvalor's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Hunter's. Grimvalor also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 321). Shadow Hunter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Grimvalor costs $5.99 and Shadow Hunter $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Grimvalor against 4.7 for Shadow Hunter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Grimvalor's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Hunter's.

Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, Shadow Hunter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grimvalor | Shadow Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** | [4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-hunter-special-edition/id1595739885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 321 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | #144 |
| Size | 739 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) | [ENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550562333) |

## What reviewers say

### Grimvalor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Paid · Action, #102 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat, Exploration of dark fantasy world, Epic boss fights, Stunning 3D visuals, Customizable touch controls, MFi controller support, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
- 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
- 🔍 Lack of character customization

**Reported bugs**

- Dodge not registering properly
- Crashes in New Game Plus
- Companion AI issues
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay bosses
- Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
- Expanded weapon and trinket selection
- New game plus improvements


### Shadow Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-hunter-special-edition/id1595739885)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Engage in a hardcore hack 'n' slash action-RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle hordes of demons and shadow monsters as a blessed Shadow Hunter, upgrading weapons and mastering combat to restore light to the mortal realm. Face epic bosses and endless challenges in PVE and PVP modes.

**Highlights:** Hardcore hack 'n' slash combat, Dark fantasy setting, Epic boss battles, RPG elements, Character control mechanism, PVE and PVP modes, Equipment and weapon upgrades

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging hack-and-slash gameplay mechanics
- 😊 Fun and addictive combat with skill combos
- 🆓 No pay-to-win mechanics in special edition
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals
- ⚡ Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes (every 15-30 minutes)
- 🎮 No controller/gamepad support
- 😤 Extremely grindy progression system
- 💰 Progression locked behind gear requirements
- ⚖️ Unbalanced PvP matchmaking (level mismatches)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes every 15-30 minutes
- Device overheating causing crashes
- Apple account linking not working (Game Center only)
- Backbone controller support broken after update
- Mystic store functionality issues

**Requested features**

- Controller/gamepad support (most requested)
- Gauntlet/punching character class
- Additional boss varieties
- Weapon skin customization options
- Russian language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grimvalor free?

Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shadow Hunter free?

Shadow Hunter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grimvalor or Shadow Hunter?

Grimvalor is rated higher. Grimvalor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Shadow Hunter averages 4.7 from 321 ratings.

### Do Grimvalor or Shadow Hunter have ads?

Neither Grimvalor nor Shadow Hunter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grimvalor or Shadow Hunter?

Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, and Shadow Hunter monthly. Most recently, Grimvalor was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shadow Hunter on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Grimvalor or Shadow Hunter?

Grimvalor currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Shadow Hunter at #144. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*