# Shadow Hunter vs Swordash

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.

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.

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.

Shadow Hunter ships an update monthly, Swordash every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Hunter | Swordash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-hunter-premium/id1588843797/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordash/id6443986363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **62.6% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550562333) | [FATTOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124851670) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-hunter-premium/id1588843797)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Ancient Opal | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1.99$ Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2.99$ Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Leo Griffinheart Sale Off | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Subscription 2.0 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4.99$ Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 525 Ancient Opal | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4.99$ pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9.99$ Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Relic Tower Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Leo Griffinheart Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Relic Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1575 Ancient Opal | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Tower Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| 19.99$ Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 29.99$ Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3240 Ancient Opal | $29.99 | one-time |
| 39.99$ Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| 49.99$ Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 59.99$ Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| 79.99$ Pack | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Swordash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordash/id6443986363)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads prevent returning to game
- Difficulty with viewing ads
- Inconsistent hit detection

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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?

Swordash is rated higher. Shadow Hunter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Swordash averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### 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 20, 2026 and Swordash on October 20, 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.*