# Shadow Spring vs HopBound

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Spring | HopBound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-spring/id1489872097/reviews)** | [4.7 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopbound/id1499147637/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TradeWeb](https://appshunter.io/developer/529228176) | [Darius Immanuel Guerrero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090694564) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Spring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-spring/id1489872097)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### HopBound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopbound/id1499147637)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads for HopBound | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*