Comparison

Shadow Hunter vs Balls vs. Bricks

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

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About

Shadow Hunter

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a Shadow Hunter, battling hordes of demons in this action-packed hack and slash RPG. Master combat, upgrade equipment, and conquer endless challenges in both PvE and PvP modes.

Highlights
  • Hardcore Hack’n Slash Action-RPG
  • Incredible combat system
  • Awesome boss fights
  • RPG elements
  • Dark fantasy setting
  • Multiple PvE sections and PvP arena
  • Hundreds of shadow equipment and weapons
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

Balls vs. Bricks

Features
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Drop a ball, watch it multiply, then blast every brick away! Balls vs. Bricks mixes two games in one: • PHASE 1 – DROP: release a single ball through golden multiplier gates. x3, x4, x5… time the moving gates right and one ball becomes dozens. • PHASE 2 – SMASH: every ball you collected loads your cannon. Aim, bounce and break the bricks before you run out. FEATURES • 100 hand-crafted levels across 10 worlds: meadow, crystal caves, sky fortress, emerald jungle, volcanic forge, ice palace, golden desert, sunken kingdom, haunted castle and the star citadel • Special bricks: TNT that explodes in chains, lightning that strikes whole rows and columns, and unbreakable steel • Volley levels: every tap fires your whole arsenal – over 100 balls at once • Endless mode: rows keep coming down – how far can you go? • 10 bosses with glowing weak points, daily missions and player levels • Daily Challenge with streak rewards • Collect 10 relics, piece by piece, and unlock exclusive balls and cannons • Cannon Forge: collect cores from golden bricks and upgrade your cannon – tougher levels need a stronger cannon • Day and night themes • Play offline Easy to learn, satisfying to master. How many bricks can you break?

Screenshots

Shadow Hunter4 screens
Balls vs. Bricks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Hunter at none against Balls vs. Bricks's shown. Shadow Hunter also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Balls vs. Bricks sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Hunter ships an update monthly, Balls vs. Bricks every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shadow Hunter versus Balls vs. Bricks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow HunterBalls vs. Bricks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB157 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANYFrancisco Santo

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

Balls vs. Bricks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shadow Hunter

One-time10
  • 100 Ancient Opal$0.99
  • 2.99$ Pack$2.99
  • Leo Griffinheart Sale Off$3.99
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  • Monthly Subscription 2.0$4.99
  • 525 Ancient Opal$4.99
  • 4.99$ pack$4.99
  • 9.99$ Pack$9.99
  • Leo Griffinheart Package$9.99
  • 1575 Ancient Opal$14.99
  • 19.99$ Pack$19.99
6 purchases

Balls vs. Bricks

One-time6
  • Pouch of Gems$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
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  • Chest of Gems$3.99
  • Gem Treasure$7.99
  • Unlimited Lives$8.99

Questions

Is Shadow Hunter free?
Shadow Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balls vs. Bricks free?
Balls vs. Bricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Hunter or Balls vs. Bricks have ads?
Balls vs. Bricks shows ads; Shadow Hunter does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Hunter or Balls vs. Bricks?
Shadow Hunter ships an update monthly, and Balls vs. Bricks every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Hunter was updated on November 11, 2026 and Balls vs. Bricks on November 10, 2026.

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