Comparison

DIY Simulator 3D vs Shadowlight

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

Head to head
About

DIY Simulator 3D

Features
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Build DIY objects like Drones, e-Skateboards, Powerbanks and so on

About

Shadowlight

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Something is wrong inside the Wolfshade Asylum. Your sister was taken there, and now it’s up to you to find her and uncover the mystery behind what happened. Set in the 1930s, this story-driven first-person mystery changes the way you play in every chapter. One moment you’re running through narrow corridors under pressure, the next you’re solving puzzles or reacting to something you can’t fully see. Every run is procedurally generated, bringing new layouts, new paths, and new risks. Wolfshade Asylum feels structured and elegant at first, but beneath that surface, something isn’t right. The deeper you go, the harder it is to tell what’s safe and what isn’t. To survive longer, you’ll need to adapt, upgrade your skills, and make better use of powerups as challenges become more demanding. As you explore, you’ll find scattered documents, notes, and fragments of information. Piece by piece, they reveal what really happened inside the asylum—and why your sister was taken there. Key Features: - Every chapter plays differently - Procedurally generated runs with changing layouts - Multiple gameplay styles: runner, puzzle, action, and survival mechanics - Character upgrades and powerups - Hidden story through collectible documents Can you survive the Wolfshade Asylum, uncover the truth, and bring your sister back?

Screenshots

DIY Simulator 3D4 screens
Shadowlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadowlight at daily against DIY Simulator 3D's every 19 months. DIY Simulator 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. DIY Simulator 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Shadowlight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DIY Simulator 3D ships an update every 19 months, Shadowlight daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DIY Simulator 3D versus Shadowlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIY Simulator 3DShadowlight
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB745 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFRIENDLY APPS LTDStefan Markovic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DIY Simulator 3D

Subscriptions2
  • All Bundle Features Unlocked!$19.991 Month
  • All AppCentral Games Unlocked!$39.991 Month
10 purchases

Shadowlight

One-time10
  • Gem Pack (20 gems)$0.99
  • Coin Pack (500 coins)$0.99
  • Starter Pack (1400 coins + 50 gems)$2.99
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  • 20% More XP$3.99
  • Gem Vault (120 gems)$4.99
  • Coin Vault (3000 coins)$4.99
  • Faster Energy$6.99
  • Pro Pack (5000 coins + 200 gems)$7.99
  • Gem Crate (320 gems)$9.99
  • Coin Crate (8000 coins)$9.99

Questions

Is DIY Simulator 3D free?
DIY Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadowlight free?
Shadowlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DIY Simulator 3D or Shadowlight have ads?
Both DIY Simulator 3D and Shadowlight show ads.
Which is updated more often, DIY Simulator 3D or Shadowlight?
DIY Simulator 3D ships an update every 19 months, and Shadowlight daily. Most recently, DIY Simulator 3D was updated on October 13, 2026 and Shadowlight on October 7, 2026.

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