# Stickman Master vs Shadow Rival

The clearest difference is ads: Stickman Master at none against Shadow Rival's shown. Stickman Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Shadow Rival's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (68% vs 44%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stickman Master sells 34 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Rival sells 52 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Stickman Master against 4.7 for Shadow Rival. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 84 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Stickman Master's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Rival's.

Stickman Master ships an update every 2 months, Shadow Rival weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stickman Master | Shadow Rival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-master-shadow-ninja/id1488705259/reviews) | **[4.7 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-rival-action-war-game/id6737874569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 898 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Unimob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451536629) | [ONDI TECHNOLOGY JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648266464) |

## 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 (34)**

| 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 |
| Frozen Bow Costume | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Skull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Piggy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Material Package 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lion Sword Costume | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Piggy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Sword | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Material Transmutation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rune Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dracula Sword | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shadow Witch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Interstitial Ads 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fighter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Level Up Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Material Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Material Package 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Witch Level Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lion Armor Costume | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rune Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Armor | $9.99 | one-time |
| Costume Fighter Dracula | $9.99 | one-time |
| Costume Witch Dracula | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gem | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gem | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crafting Package All | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Shadow Rival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-rival-action-war-game/id6737874569)

Engage in intense hack-and-slash combat against dark fantasy monsters. Choose from diverse hero classes, master unique skills, and explore a mysterious world filled with challenges and secrets. Level up your character and customize their appearance to become the ultimate demon hunter.

**Highlights:** Dynamic hack and slash gameplay, Multiple character classes with unique skills, Explore a dark fantasy world, Level up and learn new combos, Character customization, Battle hordes of monsters and demons

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

**In-app purchases (52)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Hoard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless jingle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Brick 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mystical Wealth Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Isolde Point boost 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Harlee Point boost 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enchanted Fortune Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless jingle 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Brick 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chrismas candy 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Normal Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resource selection 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Isolde Point boost 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Harlee Point boost 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chrismas candy 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lyra Bundle I | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sorcerer's Bounty | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Isolde | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Harlee | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power of Holy Gods | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack (Sale) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Christmas selection 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lyra Bundle II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lyra Buy All | $12.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack All | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hero 5 Path | $14.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Prestige Monthly Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| Harlee Normal Bundle I | $19.99 | one-time |
| Block of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Package 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Harlee Bundle I | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chrismas candy 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hero christmas | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Premium 2 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Pack 2 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Isolde Normal Bundle II | $29.99 | one-time |
| Harlee Normal Buy All | $34.99 | one-time |
| Isolde Normal Buy All | $34.99 | one-time |
| Rune Ticket Package 4 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Package 4 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Christmas equipment selection | $49.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle 4 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Equipment selection 5 | $89.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle 5 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth graphics and performance
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique fighting game mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Monetization issues
- 🕰️ Difficulty completing events in time

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Progression loss issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Account binding function
- More free character unlocks
- Improved event design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stickman Master free?

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

### Is Shadow Rival free?

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

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

Shadow Rival is rated higher. Stickman Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Shadow Rival averages 4.7 from 84 ratings.

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

Shadow Rival shows ads; Stickman Master does not.

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

Stickman Master ships an update every 2 months, and Shadow Rival weekly. Most recently, Stickman Master was updated on October 20, 2026 and Shadow Rival on October 21, 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.*