# Hit Shadow ! vs Shadow Hunter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shadow Hunter at 63% against Hit Shadow !'s 21%. Shadow Hunter also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Hit Shadow !'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hit Shadow ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shadow Hunter sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Hit Shadow !'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Shadow Hunter's.

Hit Shadow ! ships an update every 3 weeks, Shadow Hunter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hit Shadow ! | Shadow Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-shadow/id1499529862/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-hunter-premium/id1588843797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | **62.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 354 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [ENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550562333) |

## What reviewers say

### Hit Shadow !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-shadow/id1499529862)

Create fun shadow puppets with your hands to mimic animals and objects. Explore numerous hand shapes and combinations to bring your shadow creations to life and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Create shadow animals and objects, Dozens of hand shapes, Discover combinations, Perfect finger positioning, Earn animated rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Interesting hand shadow concept
- 🎨 Variety of hand shapes and gloves

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads after every level
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (level 97 issues)
- 🤯 Repetitive and limited hand shapes

**Reported bugs**

- Level 97 not functioning properly
- App crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to create custom hand shapes
- Reduce frequency of ads


### Shadow Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-hunter-premium/id1588843797)

Embark on an epic hack and slash adventure in a dark fantasy world overrun by demons. Master combat, upgrade equipment, and battle formidable bosses to restore light to the mortal realm. Explore diverse game modes and challenge other players.

**Highlights:** Hack and slash combat system, Dark fantasy setting, Epic boss battles, RPG elements, Multiple PVE sections, PVP arena, Character progression

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Ancient Opal | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1.99$ Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2.99$ Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Leo Griffinheart Sale Off | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Subscription 2.0 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4.99$ Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 525 Ancient Opal | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4.99$ pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9.99$ Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Relic Tower Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Leo Griffinheart Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Relic Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1575 Ancient Opal | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Tower Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| 19.99$ Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 29.99$ Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3240 Ancient Opal | $29.99 | one-time |
| 39.99$ Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| 49.99$ Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 59.99$ Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| 79.99$ Pack | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Engaging combat system
- 🎮 Great controller support
- 💎 Addictive progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Monetization issues
- 🔒 Lack of account sync
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤖 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

- Saved progress not transferring
- Stuck at max level 50 bug
- Unresponsive controls and freezing
- Inconsistent in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Add new characters and weapons
- Improve account recovery options
- Implement co-op multiplayer
- Allow customization of UI and controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hit Shadow ! free?

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

### Is Shadow Hunter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hit Shadow ! or Shadow Hunter?

Shadow Hunter is rated higher. Hit Shadow ! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Shadow Hunter averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Hit Shadow ! or Shadow Hunter have ads?

Neither Hit Shadow ! nor Shadow Hunter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hit Shadow ! or Shadow Hunter?

Hit Shadow ! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shadow Hunter monthly. Most recently, Hit Shadow ! was updated on October 17, 2026 and Shadow Hunter on October 18, 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.*