# Square Heroes vs Shadow Trick

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Square Heroes at 100% against Shadow Trick's 68%. Square Heroes also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Shadow Trick's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (33 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Square Heroes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Trick holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Trick has 33 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Square Heroes's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Trick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Square Heroes | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-heroes/id1490862745/reviews) | **[4.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 237 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruben Pecellin](https://appshunter.io/developer/403965456) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Square Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-heroes/id1490862745)

Embark on a platforming adventure across diverse worlds filled with obstacles, enemies, and bosses. Master simple yet classic controls to overcome challenges in over 70 levels. Discover secret areas and enjoy a charming soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Simple mechanics, classic controls, Multiple worlds with unique mechanics, Over 70 challenging levels, Hero Mode and secret levels, Cute soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock World | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Shadow Trick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281)

Transform into a shadow to navigate a castle filled with challenges. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and defeat bosses in this unique platformer. Master your shadow form to progress through over 20 levels.

**Highlights:** Shadow transformation gameplay, Castle-themed levels, Enemy encounters, Boss battles, 20+ challenging levels, Charming music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique shadow transformation mechanic
- 👍 Visually charming 16-bit aesthetic
- 🚀 Clever puzzle platforming challenges
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Control issues with the controller getting stuck
- 🐛 Bugs in specific levels causing screen shaking
- 🐛 Bugs with boss battles not triggering rewards
- 🐛 Lag spikes on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Square Heroes free?

Square Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Trick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Square Heroes or Shadow Trick?

Shadow Trick is rated higher. Square Heroes averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 33 ratings.

### Do Square Heroes or Shadow Trick have ads?

Neither Square Heroes nor Shadow Trick shows ads.

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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.*