# Draw a Stickman vs Shadow Trick

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Trick at 4.0 against Draw a Stickman's 3.6. Shadow Trick also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 43%). Draw a Stickman's advantage is ratings volume (277 vs 34). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Shadow Trick holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draw a Stickman has 277 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Draw a Stickman's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Trick's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draw a Stickman | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-a-stickman-ar/id1453706634/reviews) | **[4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **277** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 348 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hitcents.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/473326402) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Draw a Stickman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-a-stickman-ar/id1453706634)

This augmented reality puzzle game brings your drawings to life in a 3D world. Explore different environments, solve puzzles using unique tools, and build your own AR worlds with a creative mode. Personalize your hero and share your creations with a global community.

**Highlights:** Drawings come to life in AR, Explore 5 different worlds, Solve puzzles with Pencil Powers, Build custom AR worlds, Personalize your hero, Share creations with community

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| River Realm | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 🚀 Great 3D style
- 👍 Ability to create custom characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔒 Paywall/pay-to-play elements
- 👎 Confusing controls and gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons overlapping with drawing area
- Inability to place/interact with objects properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Disappearing/not loading AR elements

**Requested features**

- Ability to import custom characters from previous games
- More levels and content
- Offline/non-AR mode
- Better optimization for performance and battery life


### 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 Draw a Stickman free?

Draw a Stickman 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, Draw a Stickman or Shadow Trick?

Shadow Trick is rated higher. Draw a Stickman averages 3.6 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 34 ratings.

### Do Draw a Stickman or Shadow Trick have ads?

Neither Draw a Stickman 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.*