Comparison

The Shine vs Explosive Brothers

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

Head to head
About

The Shine

Features
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In a world of ancient legends, where the shadows reign supreme, and darkness is a virtue, there exists a creature of the night known as Murk. Born in fear of the Sun's deadly rays, this being has lived in obscurity, hidden away in the deepest, darkest corners of the land. And yet, Murk is not content with his secluded existence. He longs to extend the duration of the night, to keep his world forever shrouded in darkness. But to do so, he must gather dust and shining light from mushrooms, stars, and dew and fill his dark machine. Thus begins a perilous journey through the treacherous forests and murky swamps, where the creatures of the night thrive, and the dangers lurk in every shadow. With your help, Murk must evade the perils that lie ahead, collecting all the light he can to power his machine and keep the night alive. As you guide Murk on his journey, you will encounter ancient tomes and mystical artefacts that will aid you in your quest. But beware, for the forces of light will stop at nothing to prevent Murk from achieving his goal. So sharpen your senses and embrace the darkness, for in The Shine, you will embark on an epic journey through a world of fantasy and adventure, a world that only the bravest of souls can conquer. Features: Uncover the enthralling story of Murk, the creature of darkness, as you help it evade the sun's life-threatening rays. Skillfully maneuver through challenging landscape, unlocking hidden secrets and treasures that await discovery. Light Collection: Search for hidden sources of light scattered throughout the game. Collect them all to lengthen the night, giving your creature more time to thrive and explore. The gameplay is simple but addictive: tap to jump, tap and hold to jump higher. As you collect more lights, you unlock power-ups that can help you on your journey, such as speed boosts, invincibility shields, and more. But be careful, as the night is full of dangers, such as obstacles, enemies, and traps that can quickly end your run. There are many boosers like> Light value multiplier, Moon shield, Red mushroom shiled, Bad star shield, Spider shield

About

Explosive Brothers

Engage in a classic hardcore retro shooting game featuring explosive controls. Battle through diverse environments, from cosmic ruins to zombie-infested wastelands, facing mechanical and biochemical bosses. Assemble your heroes for an epic charge forward.

Highlights
  • Classic hardcore retro shooting gameplay
  • Explosive control mechanics
  • Cosmic relic exploration
  • Post-apocalyptic survival gunfights
  • Zombie horde battles
  • Mechanical and biochemical boss fights
  • Hero gathering and charging
Features
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A classic hardcore retro shooting challenge game with explosive control. From exploring cosmic relics to post apocalyptic survival gunfights and zombie hordes, battle against mechanical and biochemical bosses! Gather your heroes and charge forward!

Screenshots

The Shine4 screens
Explosive Brothers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Explosive Brothers at none against The Shine's shown. Explosive Brothers also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. The Shine sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Explosive Brothers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
The Shine versus Explosive Brothers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ShineExplosive Brothers
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size430 MB98 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperWhite Cube d.o.o.恒 郑

In-app purchases

5 purchases

The Shine

One-time5
  • Ads Removal$1.99
  • 10 Stars$1.99
  • 20 Stars$2.99
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  • 50 Stars$3.99
  • 100 Stars$4.99
10 purchases

Explosive Brothers

One-time10
  • Coins$0.29
  • A Pile of Gold Coins$0.59
  • Prop Item Pack$0.99
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  • Red Lotus Gear Set$0.99
  • First Recharge$0.99
  • Blast Gear Set$2.99
  • Green Snake Gear Set$4.99
  • Whirlwind Zhuge Weapon Bundle$6.99
  • Purple Lightning Weapon Bundle$6.99
  • Pink Storm Weapon Bundle$9.99

Questions

Is The Shine free?
The Shine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explosive Brothers free?
Explosive Brothers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Shine or Explosive Brothers have ads?
The Shine shows ads; Explosive Brothers does not.

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