Comparison

Warframe vs Shadow Hunter

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

Head to head
About

Warframe

Become a powerful warrior in this free-to-play online action game. Battle alongside friends across a sprawling interplanetary system, customizing your bio-metal suit and arsenal to annihilate enemies and explore vast open worlds. Experience an epic story and master destructive weaponry.

Highlights
  • Become a powerful warrior in a bio-metal suit
  • Battle alongside friends in co-op missions
  • Explore massive open worlds and engage in ship battles
  • Experience an epic cinematic story with multiple expansions
  • Master and customize a vast arsenal of weapons
  • Customize Warframes and gear endlessly
Features
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Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game Confront warring factions throughout a sprawling interplanetary system as you follow the guidance of the mysterious Lotus and level up your Warframe, build an Arsenal of destructive firepower, and realize your true potential across massive open worlds in this thrilling, genre-defining third-person combat experience. Carry your progression through the expansive Origin System across platforms with Cross Platform Save. BECOME A POWERFUL WARRIOR Enter your Warframe: a bio-metal suit of untold power. Unleash its Abilities and wield a vast array of devastating weaponry to effortlessly annihilate hordes of enemies on sight. And when the slaughter is over, you can earn or instantly unlock 50+ different Warframes - each with a unique suite of powers - to re-experience the mayhem any way you want. BATTLE ALONGSIDE FRIENDS Form a Squad with your friends and earn valuable bonus Rewards when you complete Missions together via highly collaborative, co-op gameplay. Utilize your Warframe’s Abilities to heal allies, redirect enemy fire, and achieve your objectives. Stuck on a particular challenge? In-game matchmaking makes it easy to connect with friendly Tenno whenever you need an extra hand. EXPLORE A MASSIVE SYSTEM Deftly maneuver through ground-based Missions with your Warframe’s mesmerizing parkour skills or take to the stars and engage in massive ship-to-ship battles in your very own customizable spacecraft. Lose yourself within mysterious open-world landscapes and discover a system teeming with fascinating lifeforms - both friendly and hostile. DISCOVER AN EPIC STORY Marvel at the sweeping history of the Origin System as you experience Warframe’s massive cinematic narrative spanning 5 separate expansions and 30+ story-based Quests. Discover the power within and experience your first taste of invincibility with one of three original Warframes before you begin your journey, develop your skills and seek out the truth behind your awakening. MASTER YOUR ARSENAL Your starter Weapons are just the beginning. Craft hundreds of destructive armaments, plus vehicles, Companions and more. Level them up and experiment until you find the right combination of gear that suits your unique playstyle. Fashion your weaponry for a fearsome look to compliment your custom-designed loadout. CUSTOMIZE ENDLESSLY Entering the Origin System means joining legions of friendly Tenno, each with their own personalized Warframes, Weapons and gear. With a staggering number of Customization options available to enhance your Loadout, designing the perfect look for your Warframe makes for an endlessly rewarding challenge for you and your Squad. IGRS: 18+

About

Shadow Hunter

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a Shadow Hunter, battling demons and monsters in a ruined world. Master intense hack and slash combat, face epic boss fights, and upgrade your gear to restore light.

Highlights
  • Intense hack and slash combat
  • Epic boss fights
  • Multiple playable characters
  • Hundreds of equipment and weapons to loot and upgrade
  • Offline play
  • PVE and PVP modes
Features
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Hardcore Hack’n Slash Action-RPG. The must try game for any real hack and slash fan who already got bored with just mindlessly smashing buttons on the screen. Shadow hunter is an action-packed dark fantasy hack and slash game with an incredible combat system and awesome boss fights, assisted by a one of a kind character control mechanism and a perfect mix of RPG elements to make your adventure super immersive. A DARKENED, RUINED AND FULL OF SUFFERING SHADOW WORLD As the mortal world got invaded and destroyed by the horde of dark demons and shadow monsters, everything was covered in the darkness of hell and the constant insufferable noises that were the combination of the endless scream from those evils and the crying and mourning of the lucky few that manage to survive through this nightmare. The player will be a Shadow Hunter in this world, which is someone who got blessed by the Ancient One with a special power to fight off those dark demons. Through countless battles and obstacles, shadow hunters are destined to bring the light back to this mortal world. EPIC BOSS FIGHT Shadow Hunter's most exciting moments must be it's epic boss battle, in which the Hunters must defeat dark giant demons to collect their souls and advance to the darkest dungeon and the highest floor of the evil tower. Without a decent set of equipment and highly trained techniques, any player could easily get wrecked by those big bosses. However, the incredible feelings that players get from successfully overcoming those challenges will make it all worth it. Furthermore, those dark demon souls are the key to upgrade hundreds of shadow equipment and weapons, turning them from just a common warrior sword to a legendary hero's blade that would be worshiped by the generations to come. MULTIPLE CHARACTERS TO PLAY AND ROLL Players will get to play as multiple different characters, each has its own unique skills, gameplay and assets. Each character is going to be a distinct way to play the game, a distinct approach to the strategy and the combat. KEY FEATURES Intense hack and slash combat. Epic Boss Fights. Multiple characters to play. Hundreds of equipment and weapons to loot and upgrade. 4+ PVE modes and PVP. Play anytime, anywhere even when offline. Visit Here to Learn More About Shadow Hunter: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHLostWorld Twitter: https://twitter.com/shlostworld ***COMPATIBILITY*** Requires iOS 12.0 or later Compatible with iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd Generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPad Air(3rd Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad Pro (2nd Generation) 12.9-inch, iPad Pro (2nd Generation) 10.5-inch, iPad Pro (3rd Generation) 11-inch, iPad Pro (3rd Generation) 12.9-inch, iPad Pro (4th Generation) 11-inch, iPad Pro (4th Generation) 12.9-inch, iPad Air (4th Generation), iPad (8th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Available Text Languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, English, Vietnamese, Thai.

Screenshots

Warframe4 screens
Shadow Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Warframe at fortnightly against Shadow Hunter's monthly. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Warframe sells 44 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Hunter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Warframe against 4.8 for Shadow Hunter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 15K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 70% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Warframe ships an update fortnightly, Shadow Hunter monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Warframe versus Shadow Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWarframeShadow Hunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27K ratings) — better4.8 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews — better69.7% of reviews
Number of ratings27K — better15K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#101 — better#201
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size3.7 GB1.3 GB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDigital ExtremesENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Customer experience

Warframe

All ratings26,220 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews2,657 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative21.6%

Shadow Hunter

All ratings14,495 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,646 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative21.9%

User reviews

Warframe

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Entire game ported to mobile
  • 🚀 Cross-play and cross-save support
  • 🚀 Impressive graphics and performance
  • 👍 Faithful to the original PC/console experience
  • 👍 Customizable controls and UI

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially with UI and controls
  • 🔋 Overheating and battery drain issues
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate menus and access certain features
  • 👎 Clunky touch controls, better with a controller
  • 🔍 Lack of keyboard and mouse support

Shadow Hunter

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🔥 Challenging boss fights
  • 👍 Satisfying combat mechanics
  • 💎 Rewarding progression system
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤖 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking
  • 💰 Pay-to-win elements
  • ⏱️ Repetitive grind and timegates
  • 🤯 Difficulty spikes and frustration

Bugs and requests

Warframe

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Initialization loop and download issues
  • Inability to access certain features like decorating the Orbiter
  • Bugs with the chat system and squad management
  • Quests and objectives not functioning properly
  • Performance issues in open-world areas and during intense combat

Requested features

5 requests
  • Gyroscope support for aiming
  • Customizable button placement and size
  • Improved optimization for older devices
  • Ability to disable auto-fire and auto-melee
  • Separate buttons for actions like jumping, rolling, and sliding

Shadow Hunter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes and data loss
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Incorrect item descriptions
  • Progression blockers due to bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve character customization
  • Implement a more engaging story mode
  • Introduce a fair PvP system
  • Optimize UI for larger screens

In-app purchases

44 purchases

Warframe

One-time44
  • Gunblade Battlekit$0.99
  • Fulmin Battlekit$1.99
  • Glaxion Battlekit$2.99
Show 41 more
  • 75 Platinum2 variants$4.99
  • Starter Weapon Pack$4.99
  • Dante Chronicles Pack$5.99
  • Sakura Storm Collection$6.99
  • 170 Platinum$9.99
  • 175 Platinum$9.99
  • 370 Platinum$19.99
  • The Old Peace Uriel Bundle$19.99
  • Sirius & Orion Bundle$19.99
  • 3 Regal Aya: Prime Resurgence$19.99
  • 380 Platinum$19.99
  • 1999 Cyte-09 Bullseye Bundle$19.99
  • Jade Chorus Pack$19.99
  • Warframe: Sanctum Collection$19.99
  • Warframe: Oraxia Bundle$20.99
  • TennoCon 2024 Digital Pack$24.99
  • Mesa Heirloom Collection$24.99
  • TennoCon 2026 Digital Pack$24.99
  • TennoCon 2025 Digital Pack$24.99
  • Encore Temple Bundle$24.99
  • Rhino Heirloom Steel Coll.$24.99
  • Ember Heirloom Sear Coll.$24.99
  • Narin Bundle$29.99
  • Koumei Visions Bundle$29.99
  • Constellations Complete Coll.$34.99
  • 7 Regal Aya: Prime Resurgence$39.99
  • 1000 Platinum$49.99
  • 1025 Platinum$49.99
  • Encore Complete Collection$49.99
  • 1999 Complete Collection$54.99
  • 15 Regal Aya: Prime Resurgence$79.99
  • Sevagoth Prime Access$79.99
  • 2200 Platinum$99.99
  • 2100 Platinum$99.99
  • Citrine Prime Access Complete$139.99
  • Styanax Prime Access Complete$139.99
  • Yareli Prime Access Complete$139.99
  • Lavos Prime Access Complete$139.99
  • Xaku Prime Access Complete$139.99
  • Sevagoth Prime Access Complete$139.99
  • 3210 Platinum$149.99
11 purchases

Shadow Hunter

One-time11
  • 100 Ancient Opal$0.99
  • 2.99$ Pack$2.99
  • Leo Griffinheart Sale Off$3.99
Show 8 more
  • 525 Ancient Opal$4.99
  • Monthly Subscription 2.0$4.99
  • 4.99$ Pack$4.99
  • Leo Griffinheart Package$9.99
  • 9.99$ Pack2 variants$9.99
  • 1575 Ancient Opal$14.99
  • 19.99$ Pack$19.99
  • 29.99$ Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Warframe free?
Warframe 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, Warframe or Shadow Hunter?
Warframe is rated higher. Warframe averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Shadow Hunter averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.
Do Warframe or Shadow Hunter have ads?
Neither Warframe nor Shadow Hunter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Warframe or Shadow Hunter?
Warframe ships an update fortnightly, and Shadow Hunter monthly. Most recently, Warframe was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shadow Hunter on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Warframe or Shadow Hunter?
Warframe currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and Shadow Hunter at #201. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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