# Shinobi Run Endless vs Wild Wind

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wild Wind at free against Shinobi Run Endless's free with in-app purchases. Wild Wind also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 14) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Shinobi Run Endless against 4.9 for Wild Wind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wild Wind has 5.7K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Shinobi Run Endless's written reviews are positive against 93% of Wild Wind's.

Shinobi Run Endless ships an update fortnightly, Wild Wind every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shinobi Run Endless | Wild Wind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shinobi-run-endless/id1538801055/reviews)** | [4.9 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-wind/id6470183891/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 141 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Quadrilateral Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531827648) | [Ian Chiao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630807335) |

## What reviewers say

### Shinobi Run Endless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shinobi-run-endless/id1538801055)

Embark on a brutal endless journey as a cursed shinobi seeking vengeance. Master a challenging combat system, utilize unique abilities, and compete for the highest score and global rankings. Collect items and power-ups to aid your quest for ultimate shinobi status.

**Highlights:** Masterful combat system, Sprint, jump, slide, and throw smoke bombs, Collect time orbs to extend gameplay, Resurrection mechanic for continued play, Target sensor for critical attacks, Equip game-changing items from the shop, Compete with friends via Game Center

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wild Wind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-wind/id6470183891)

Embark on a high-speed hack-and-slash adventure to rescue your partner. Master single-finger controls for swift attacks and evasive maneuvers against unique enemies and epic bosses in diverse, stunning environments.

**Highlights:** Single-finger combat controls, Diverse enemy types, Epic boss battles, Stunning environments, Unlockable bonus character

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful and minimalist art style
- 🎨 Unique and captivating visuals
- 🎶 Excellent sound design and music
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🔁 Lack of content and replayability
- 🐛 Some levels feel unbalanced or glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezes or crashes
- Hitbox and collision detection issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and stages
- Endless or survival mode
- Additional playable characters
- Level editor or customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shinobi Run Endless free?

Shinobi Run Endless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wild Wind free?

Wild Wind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shinobi Run Endless or Wild Wind?

Shinobi Run Endless is rated higher. Shinobi Run Endless averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Wild Wind averages 4.9 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Shinobi Run Endless or Wild Wind have ads?

Neither Shinobi Run Endless nor Wild Wind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shinobi Run Endless or Wild Wind?

Shinobi Run Endless ships an update fortnightly, and Wild Wind every 3 days. Most recently, Shinobi Run Endless was updated on November 3, 2026 and Wild Wind on November 3, 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.*