Comparison

Shadow Maker vs Forbidden Words Now

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

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About

Shadow Maker

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
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Evoke your beautiful childhood memory of making shadows on wall using hand gestures or by using objects through playing Shadow Maker game. Get into the world of imagination that evokes the puzzling play of casting a shadow on the wall by moving the objects. Move the objects to their respective positions to form the targeted shadow shape. Use your smart mind to make sure that the objects don't collide. Collision may cause to reset the level. After achieving the targeted shadow shape, you can see the particular shadows moving around. Game features : *Incredible short Puzzles to see amazing shadows being created. * Simple Controls - Hold and Move the Object. * Top-notch Low poly art style. * Easy to Master.

About

Forbidden Words Now

Features
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Don't say it! Forbidden Word by Plation Inc. is the high-energy party game that tests your vocabulary and your ability to think under pressure. Describe the target word to your teammates, but be careful—one slip of a "forbidden" word and the other team gets the point! Why Forbidden Word? Massive Word Library: Thousands of cards across multiple categories to keep every game night fresh. Customizable Timers: You control the pace of the game. Set the rounds to fit your group’s vibe. Privacy First: We don't track your conversations or collect your data. Everything stays on your device. No Subscriptions: Enjoy professional game moderation without recurring fees. How to Play: Split into two teams. One player tries to get their team to guess the "Secret Word". The catch? You cannot use any of the five "Forbidden Words" listed on the card. Score as many points as you can before the timer runs out!

Screenshots

Shadow Maker4 screens
Forbidden Words Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Forbidden Words Now at none against Shadow Maker's shown. Shadow Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shadow Maker versus Forbidden Words Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow MakerForbidden Words Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreet Lamp Games Private LimitedCampus Concierge Incorporated.

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Maker

No in-app purchases

None

Forbidden Words Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow Maker free?
Shadow Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forbidden Words Now free?
Forbidden Words Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadow Maker or Forbidden Words Now have ads?
Shadow Maker shows ads; Forbidden Words Now does not.

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