Comparison

Shadow Spring vs HopBound

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shadow Spring

Tap your screen to guide a character through the shadows, collecting coins. Challenge friends to see who can achieve the highest score and share your progress.

Highlights
  • Tap-based gameplay
  • Coin collection
  • Score sharing
  • Competitive play
  • Simple controls
Features
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Here you are, looking for something to do. You wish you had some way to spend your time. Hey what's this? A guy in the shadows just waiting for you to tap your screen. Tap, tap, tap again, he's moving up. There he goes. Looking for coins. I'm not sure if this is the best app description, but I am sure that this will be a fun way to pass the time. You could take a screenshot and show your friends how awesome you did. Did they get more coins than you? Why? Can you not do better? Well, I hope you're having a great day! :) Remember, smile, be happy, and enjoy life! :)

About

HopBound

Embark on a surreal journey through a retro-style psychological horror game. Explore unsettling 16-bit platformer stages and endless runner levels as a recluse confronting her past. Experience a haunting narrative with spine-chilling audio and evolving monsters.

Highlights
  • Story-driven psychological horror
  • 16-bit horror platformer stages
  • Endless runner levels
  • Nostalgic 4-color pixel art
  • Spine-chilling ambient music
  • Evolved monsters
  • iMessage sticker pack
Features
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HopBound is a story-driven psychological horror game that revolves around the surreal mind of Mayumi, a recluse who must journey through an unsettling retro game to come to terms with the ghosts of her past. Through 16-bit horror platformer stages and endless runner levels with gorgeous pixel art, she discovers that her sanity will be tested by something lurking behind the screen. ===== NOSTALGIC VISUALS Most of the game's stunning visuals use a palette of only four colors to evoke the charm of 90s handheld games. SPINE-CHILLING AUDIO Listen to unique ambient music that provides a sense of dream-like dread as you explore the game's sinister levels. A STANDALONE CONTINUATION Taking place two years after the events of the critically acclaimed DERE EVIL EXE, HopBound serves as a continuation of that story. However, users do not need to play DERE EVIL EXE to immerse themselves in HopBound's narrative experience. HEART-POUNDING MONSTERS Enemies from previous entries are brought back to life and have evolved into new incomprehensible forms. MULTIPLE GAME MODES Engage in frenzied platforming in story-rich levels and test your skills in infinite runner levels tailored for people who like competing for high scores on the Game Center leaderboard. MEANINGFUL MACHINATIONS Going against sequel conventions, HopBound doesn't go bigger and badder for the scale of its story. Instead, the game focuses inward, resulting in a haunting yet meaningful tale. ADORABLE STICKERS Now comes with an iMessage sticker pack featuring HopBound's adorable cast of characters! ===== This game contains one optional in-app purchase to permanently disable ads. We recommend that users purchase this feature for a truly immersive experience.

Screenshots

Shadow Spring4 screens
HopBound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HopBound at every 3 days against Shadow Spring's every 41 months. HopBound also leads on ratings volume (139 vs 3). Shadow Spring's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadow Spring holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HopBound has 139 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Shadow Spring's written reviews are positive against 81% of HopBound's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Spring ships an update every 41 months, HopBound every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shadow Spring versus HopBound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow SpringHopBound
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (139 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3139 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB97 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTradeWebDarius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Shadow Spring

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HopBound

All ratings139 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative10.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadow Spring

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

HopBound

One-time1
  • Remove Ads for HopBound$1.99

Questions

Is Shadow Spring free?
Shadow Spring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HopBound free?
HopBound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Spring or HopBound?
Shadow Spring is rated higher. Shadow Spring averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HopBound averages 4.7 from 139 ratings.
Do Shadow Spring or HopBound have ads?
Both Shadow Spring and HopBound show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Spring or HopBound?
Shadow Spring ships an update every 41 months, and HopBound every 3 days. Most recently, Shadow Spring was updated on October 8, 2026 and HopBound on October 15, 2026.

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