Comparison

Shadow Hunter vs Shadow Rival

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

Shadow Rival

Engage in intense hack-and-slash combat against dark fantasy monsters. Choose from diverse hero classes, master unique skills, and explore a mysterious world filled with challenges and secrets. Level up your character and customize their appearance to become the ultimate demon hunter.

Highlights
  • Dynamic hack and slash gameplay
  • Multiple character classes with unique skills
  • Explore a dark fantasy world
  • Level up and learn new combos
  • Character customization
  • Battle hordes of monsters and demons
Features
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Shadow forces have escaped and occupied our world. Our hunter takes the power of Eternal Light Side and saves our world. Shadow Rival: Action War is a dark fantasy Action RPG Game where you use your slash and dodge skill to battle against hordes of Shadow Monsters and Demons. Be Rival of Shadow, choose your hero from various classes, each with unique ultimate skills and abilities, and become the Legend Demon Hunter. KEY FEATURES ▶ Dynamic Action Hack and Slash gameplay Experience this fighting Game with hack-and-slash gameplay by choosing a favorite hunter to discover this dark fantasy world. Explore many types of complex terrain by running, climbing, and jumping, there are fascinating mystery points for you to find out! Battle against Shadow Monsters and Shadow Demons by using your skills and abilities to defeat hordes of monsters, and demons and earn rewards. ▶ Find your perfect hunter: Choose from various character classes, each with unique skills and abilities. Become a powerful warrior, a skillful ninja, a wise mage, a sturdy tanker, or a fearsome summoner. ▶ Adventure Shadow World: Immersed in endless dark fantasy and atmospheric Shadow World. Discover hidden treasures, defeat powerful bosses, and uncover the secrets of this mysterious realm. Explore Ruins of the Ancient City, Mystic Town, Swamp of Sin, Sorrow Forest, Frozen Castle, Hellfire Citadel, and various dungeons,... while mastering your battle skill ▶ Level up and become stronger: Unlock and learn new combos, skills, abilities, and ultimates to defeat even the most challenging enemies. ▶ Your hero, Your Style: Customize your character's appearance and abilities. Complete missions or log in daily to get free weapons, armor, and skins to create the perfect Demon Slayer.

Screenshots

Shadow Hunter4 screens
Shadow Rival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Hunter at none against Shadow Rival's shown. Shadow Hunter also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 84) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Shadow Rival's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 Shadow Rival sells 52 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 4.7 for Shadow Rival. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Hunter has 2.3K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Shadow Hunter's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Rival's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Hunter ships an update monthly, Shadow Rival weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shadow Hunter versus Shadow Rival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow HunterShadow Rival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better4.7 (84 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews68.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better84
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB898 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANYONDI TECHNOLOGY JSC

Customer experience

Shadow Hunter

All ratings2,313 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews595 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral9.9%
Negative27.6%

Shadow Rival

All ratings84 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral12.8%
Negative18.8%

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

Shadow Rival

From 84 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth graphics and performance
  • 👍 Engaging gameplay
  • 💡 Unique fighting game mechanics
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Monetization issues
  • 🕰️ Difficulty completing events in time

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

Shadow Rival

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Progression loss issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Account binding function
  • More free character unlocks
  • Improved event design

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
52 purchases

Shadow Rival

One-time52
  • Gem Hoard$0.99
  • Endless jingle 1$0.99
  • Fistful of Gem$0.99
Show 49 more
  • Endless Brick 1$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Mystical Wealth Chest$2.99
  • Ticket Package 1$2.99
  • Isolde Point boost 1$2.99
  • Harlee Point boost 1$2.99
  • Enchanted Fortune Bundle$2.99
  • Pile of Gems$2.99
  • Expert Pack I$2.99
  • Endless jingle 2$2.99
  • Endless Brick 2$2.99
  • Chrismas candy 4$3.99
  • Normal Monthly Card$4.99
  • Resource selection 1$4.99
  • Isolde Point boost 2$5.99
  • Harlee Point boost 2$5.99
  • Chrismas candy 3$7.99
  • Lyra Bundle I$7.99
  • Sorcerer's Bounty$9.99
  • Hero Isolde$9.99
  • Hero Harlee$9.99
  • Power of Holy Gods$9.99
  • Remove Ads Pack (Sale)$9.99
  • Christmas selection 1$9.99
  • Equipment Pack 1$9.99
  • Weekly Bundle 2$9.99
  • Lyra Bundle II$9.99
  • Lyra Buy All$12.99
  • Deluxe Pack All$12.99
  • Hero 5 Path$14.99
  • Battle Pass Premium$14.99
  • Prestige Monthly Card$14.99
  • Harlee Normal Bundle I$19.99
  • Block of Gems$19.99
  • Ticket Package 3$19.99
  • Harlee Bundle I$19.99
  • Chrismas candy 2$19.99
  • Hero christmas$19.99
  • Battle Pass Premium 2$24.99
  • Equipment Pack 2$24.99
  • Isolde Normal Bundle II$29.99
  • Harlee Normal Buy All$34.99
  • Isolde Normal Buy All$34.99
  • Rune Ticket Package 4$39.99
  • Ticket Package 4$49.99
  • Christmas equipment selection$49.99
  • Weekly Bundle 4$49.99
  • Equipment selection 5$89.99
  • Weekly Bundle 5$99.99

Questions

Is Shadow Hunter free?
Shadow Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Rival free?
Shadow Rival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Hunter or Shadow Rival?
Shadow Hunter is rated higher. Shadow Hunter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Shadow Rival averages 4.7 from 84 ratings.
Do Shadow Hunter or Shadow Rival have ads?
Shadow Rival shows ads; Shadow Hunter does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Hunter or Shadow Rival?
Shadow Hunter ships an update monthly, and Shadow Rival weekly. Most recently, Shadow Hunter was updated on September 25, 2026 and Shadow Rival on September 15, 2026.

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