# Shadow Maker vs Fox board

The clearest difference is rating: Fox board at 5.0 against Shadow Maker's 2.9. Fox board also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Shadow Maker's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Fox board holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Maker has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shadow Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, Fox board every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Maker | Fox board |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-maker/id1546693897/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-board/id6480063184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 199 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Street Lamp Games Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1366485693) | [Igor Patrikeev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717119256) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-maker/id1546693897)

Recreate childhood shadow puppet memories by manipulating objects to form specific shadow shapes on a wall. Solve puzzles by positioning items correctly, avoiding collisions to advance through levels and watch your creations come to life.

**Highlights:** Shadow casting puzzles, Object manipulation, Collision avoidance, Low poly art style, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fox board

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-board/id6480063184)

This game offers multiple logic puzzles based on finding hidden foxes. It includes classic hunting, chess-like strategy, Sudoku variations, and two-player paper games. All modes are playable offline, with optional online score submission for competitive play.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes, Offline play, Logic and deduction gameplay, Score submission to Game Center, Two-player mode, Beginner-friendly options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Maker free?

Shadow Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fox board free?

Fox board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Maker or Fox board?

Fox board is rated higher. Shadow Maker averages 2.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Fox board averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shadow Maker or Fox board have ads?

Shadow Maker shows ads; Fox board does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Maker or Fox board?

Shadow Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fox board every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Maker was updated on September 27, 2026 and Fox board on October 15, 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.*