Comparison

Shadow Hunter vs Swordash

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Hunter

Embark on an epic hack and slash adventure in a dark fantasy world overrun by demons. Master combat, upgrade equipment, and battle formidable bosses to restore light to the mortal realm. Explore diverse game modes and challenge other players.

Highlights
  • Hack and slash combat system
  • Dark fantasy setting
  • Epic boss battles
  • RPG elements
  • Multiple PVE sections
  • PVP arena
  • Character progression
Features
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Ultimate pack perks: - Unlock Ace and Claire right away - 800 diamonds - 8 random tickets 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. ENDLESS CHALLENGES Shadow Hunter will have 4+ different PVE sections with multiple difficulty modes and a PVP arena for players to explore and conquer. “Adventure” is where players start the game with. It may not be the most challenging part, but it is the most essential section in the game since you need to keep advancing through it to unlock further sections of the game. Once you have passed a certain dungeon level, you can unlock “Altar of the Darkness” , “Boss Mode” and “Clock Tower of Challenges”. Those are where the true test of skill and power happens. For our shadow hunters to overcome those challenges, mastering the fighting technique is a must, understanding the characteristics of each demon and preparing a suitable strategy is needed and strengthening the shadow equipment is a huge plus. At the end of the day, shadow hunters can not only liberate the mortal world from those dark demons but also can test their skills and mastery against other fellows of the shadow. 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

About

Swordash

Defend your home from a relentless horde of enemies in this action-packed adventure. Master strategic combat with randomized skills, collect powerful gear, and unlock devastating ultimate abilities to become the ultimate hero. Face fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in a quest to stop an invasion.

Highlights
  • Randomized skills for strategic combat
  • Collect powerful disks for ultimate abilities
  • Arsenal of unique weapons and gear
  • Battle fearsome bosses
  • Unlock hidden secrets with science
Features
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Get ready to defend your home against a horde of insane enemies in this epic adventure! A mysterious girl has returned, and it's up to you to stop the invasion. Show off your bravery and become the ultimate hero! Unleash Your Power: • Master the art of strategy with random skills that change with every battle. • Collect powerful disks to unlock devastating ultimate abilities. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of weapons and gear, each with its own unique features. • Take on fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in each level. • Harness the power of science and unlock hidden secrets to become even more powerful. Join the fight and show the world what you're made of in this pulse-pounding game! Discord: https://discord.gg/M5uxkTemT3

Screenshots

Shadow Hunter4 screens
Swordash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Hunter at none against Swordash's shown. Swordash's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs 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. Shadow Hunter sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Swordash sells 24 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 — 4.8 for Shadow Hunter against 4.8 for Swordash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Shadow Hunter's written reviews are positive against 61% of Swordash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Hunter ships an update monthly, Swordash every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shadow Hunter versus Swordash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow HunterSwordash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better1.1K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB246 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANYFATTOY

Customer experience

Shadow Hunter

All ratings2,320 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews596 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral9.9%
Negative27.5%

Swordash

All ratings1,050 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative29.6%

User reviews

Shadow Hunter

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging combat system
  • 🎮 Great controller support
  • 💎 Addictive progression

Room to improve

  • 💰 Monetization issues
  • 🔒 Lack of account sync
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🤖 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking

Swordash

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Satisfying combat system
  • 💡 Interesting upgrade system
  • 🎨 Nice graphics

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Expensive skins
  • 🐛 Crashes and disconnections
  • ⏱️ Short playtime

Bugs and requests

Shadow Hunter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved progress not transferring
  • Stuck at max level 50 bug
  • Unresponsive controls and freezing
  • Inconsistent in-app purchases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add new characters and weapons
  • Improve account recovery options
  • Implement co-op multiplayer
  • Allow customization of UI and controls

Swordash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads prevent returning to game
  • Difficulty with viewing ads
  • Inconsistent hit detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve translation and dialogue
  • Reduce skin prices
  • Implement offline mode
  • Add co-op and PvP modes

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Shadow Hunter

One-time21
  • 100 Ancient Opal$0.99
  • 1.99$ Pack$1.99
  • 2.99$ Pack$2.99
Show 18 more
  • Leo Griffinheart Sale Off$3.99
  • Monthly Subscription 2.0$4.99
  • 4.99$ Pack$4.99
  • 525 Ancient Opal$4.99
  • 4.99$ pack$4.99
  • 9.99$ Pack2 variants$9.99
  • Ancient Relic Tower Pass$9.99
  • Leo Griffinheart Package$9.99
  • Ancient Relic Battle Pass$9.99
  • 1575 Ancient Opal$14.99
  • Deluxe Tower Pass$19.99
  • 19.99$ Pack$19.99
  • 29.99$ Pack$29.99
  • 3240 Ancient Opal$29.99
  • 39.99$ Pack$39.99
  • 49.99$ Pack$49.99
  • 59.99$ Pack$59.99
  • 79.99$ Pack$79.99
24 purchases

Swordash

One-time24
  • Daily Package #2$0.99
  • Daily Package #1$0.99
  • 80(+80) Zeno's drop$0.99
Show 21 more
  • Rookie Bundle$0.99
  • Daily Package #3$1.99
  • Purchase all$2.99
  • 400Zeno's drop$4.99
  • 400(+400) Zeno's drop$4.99
  • 月卡$4.99
  • 每周礼包#01$4.99
  • Monthly Package #02$9.99
  • Sanny Pass Premium$9.99
  • Key of Piggy Bank$9.99
  • Weekly Package #02$9.99
  • Daily Package #5$9.99
  • ADs Pass$9.99
  • 800(+800) Zeno's drop$9.99
  • 月度礼包#01$9.99
  • Stage Pass$19.99
  • 1600(+1600) Zeno's drop$19.99
  • 1600 Zeno's drop$19.99
  • Weekly Package #03$19.99
  • 4000(+4000) Zeno's drop$49.99
  • 8000Zeno's drop$99.99

Questions

Is Shadow Hunter free?
Shadow Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swordash free?
Swordash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Hunter or Swordash?
Shadow Hunter and Swordash are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.3K and 1.1K ratings respectively.
Do Shadow Hunter or Swordash have ads?
Swordash shows ads; Shadow Hunter does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Hunter or Swordash?
Shadow Hunter ships an update monthly, and Swordash every 11 days. Most recently, Shadow Hunter was updated on October 18, 2026 and Swordash on October 20, 2026.

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