# Blade Master vs Shadow Survival

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Survival at 4.6 against Blade Master's 3.8. Shadow Survival also leads on ratings volume (747 vs 51). Blade Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blade Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Survival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Survival has 747 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Blade Master's written reviews are positive against 44% of Shadow Survival's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Blade Master ships an update every 10 days, Shadow Survival every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blade Master | Shadow Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-master-mini-action-rpg/id1476011409/reviews) | **[4.6 (747 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-survival-vampire-game/id6467580965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **747** |
| Positive reviews | **60.2% of reviews** | 43.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gameley](https://appshunter.io/developer/939510611) | [SeungHo Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626940418) |

## What reviewers say

### Blade Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-master-mini-action-rpg/id1476011409)

Embark on an adventure in monster dungeons, eliminating foes to progress and earn rewards. Upgrade weapons and abilities to conquer swarms of enemies and formidable bosses in this action-packed RPG.

**Highlights:** Mini action RPG gameplay, Hundreds of maps to explore, Thousands of unique enemies, Exciting boss fights, Dozens of heroes to unlock, Hundreds of upgrades and skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A pile of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| A bucket of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle 3 | $13.99 | one-time |


### Shadow Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-survival-vampire-game/id6467580965)

Engage in a thrilling vampire survival game where you battle hordes of monsters. Level up your knight, upgrade skills, and strategically combine abilities to wipe out enemies. Choose your hero and conquer challenging maps to survive the encroaching darkness.

**Highlights:** Kill countless monsters, Level up and upgrade skills, Organize unique skill decks, Choose and strengthen heroes, Strategic one-handed control, Battle on numerous maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| gem_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| coinbank_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| day_access_package1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| vip1_package1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| chapter_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| chapter_2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| rare_hero_choice_package2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| legend_hero_celebration_pack3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| special_package_13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| monthly_fixed+remove_ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Potential to be good
- 💡 Interesting skills and mechanics
- 💡 Variety of characters and playstyles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, loading issues, equipment selection bug)
- 🔨 Rough around the edges (abrupt level endings, confusing interface)
- 🔋 Grindy progression
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (personal information collection)

**Reported bugs**

- Flame lizard level 10 ability not working
- Equipment selection options disappearing after merging
- Crash on startup
- Lost progress and account issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Offline mode or sync timer
- Account options (e.g., login via social media)
- Improved wave design with more variety
- Multiplayer modes
- Better translation and localization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blade Master free?

Blade Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Survival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blade Master or Shadow Survival?

Shadow Survival is rated higher. Blade Master averages 3.8 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Shadow Survival averages 4.6 from 747 ratings.

### Do Blade Master or Shadow Survival have ads?

Shadow Survival shows ads; Blade Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blade Master or Shadow Survival?

Blade Master ships an update every 10 days, and Shadow Survival every 2 months. Most recently, Blade Master was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shadow Survival on November 3, 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.*