# Stickman Master vs Shadow Hunter

Stickman Master and Shadow Hunter both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Shadow Hunter's written reviews are positive against 43% of Stickman Master's. Shadow Hunter also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 92). Stickman Master's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Shadow Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Hunter has 2.3K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Stickman Master's written reviews are positive against 63% of Shadow Hunter's.

Stickman Master ships an update every 2 months, Shadow Hunter monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stickman Master | Shadow Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-master-shadow-ninja/id1488705259/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-hunter-premium/id1588843797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **62.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Unimob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451536629) | [ENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550562333) |

## What reviewers say

### Stickman Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-master-shadow-ninja/id1488705259)

Engage in thrilling hack and slash battles as a ninja warrior. Choose from various hero classes, upgrade your gear and skills, and battle through multiple maps and modes. Challenge other players in PvP duels and train pets to aid you in your quest to become a legend.

**Highlights:** Hack and slash combat, Multiple hero classes, Weapon and skill upgrades, PvP duels, Pet training, Loot and treasure collection, Ascension Tower mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bow Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shadow Witch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Interstitial Ads 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level Up Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rune Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gem | $19.99 | one-time |


### Shadow Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-hunter-premium/id1588843797)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a Shadow Hunter, battling hordes of demons in this action-packed hack and slash RPG. Master combat, upgrade equipment, and conquer endless challenges in both PvE and PvP modes.

**Highlights:** Hardcore Hack’n Slash Action-RPG, Incredible combat system, Awesome boss fights, RPG elements, Dark fantasy setting, Multiple PvE sections and PvP arena, Hundreds of shadow equipment and weapons

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Ancient Opal | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2.99$ Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Leo Griffinheart Sale Off | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Subscription 2.0 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 525 Ancient Opal | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4.99$ pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9.99$ Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Leo Griffinheart Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1575 Ancient Opal | $14.99 | one-time |
| 19.99$ Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Engaging combat system
- 🎮 Great controller support
- 💎 Addictive progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Monetization issues
- 🔒 Lack of account sync
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤖 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

- Saved progress not transferring
- Stuck at max level 50 bug
- Unresponsive controls and freezing
- Inconsistent in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Add new characters and weapons
- Improve account recovery options
- Implement co-op multiplayer
- Allow customization of UI and controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stickman Master free?

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

### Is Shadow Hunter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stickman Master or Shadow Hunter?

Shadow Hunter is rated higher. Stickman Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Shadow Hunter averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Stickman Master or Shadow Hunter have ads?

Neither Stickman Master nor Shadow Hunter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stickman Master or Shadow Hunter?

Stickman Master ships an update every 2 months, and Shadow Hunter monthly. Most recently, Stickman Master was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shadow Hunter on November 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.*