# Chiki's Chase vs Shadow Trick

The clearest difference is rating: Chiki's Chase at 4.8 against Shadow Trick's 4.0. Chiki's Chase also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 70%) and ratings volume (592 vs 32). Shadow Trick's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs paid) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chiki's Chase sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chiki's Chase holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chiki's Chase has 592 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Chiki's Chase's written reviews are positive against 70% of Shadow Trick's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chiki's Chase | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (592 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chikis-chase/id1498398104/reviews)** | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **592** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **94.0% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 123 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Fu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498398103) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Chiki's Chase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chikis-chase/id1498398104)

Embark on a roguelike adventure as Chiki and friends dash back home. Unlock and combine numerous upgrades, each character offering a unique play style. Enjoy charming pixel art and a vibrant soundtrack in this offline, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Roguelike endless runner gameplay, 30 unlockable upgrades, 4 characters with unique play styles, Modern pixel art graphics, Full offline play, No ads

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Earner | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and replayable
- 💎 Cute and charming characters
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited content and variety
- 🕹️ Some controls and mechanics could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing platforms
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

- More playable characters
- Additional game modes or challenges
- Expanded customization options
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features


### 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 Chiki's Chase free?

Chiki's Chase 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, Chiki's Chase or Shadow Trick?

Chiki's Chase is rated higher. Chiki's Chase averages 4.8 out of 5 from 592 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Chiki's Chase or Shadow Trick have ads?

Neither Chiki's Chase 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.*