# Bubble Bobble 2 classic vs Shadow Trick

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Trick at none against Bubble Bobble 2 classic's shown. Shadow Trick also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Bobble 2 classic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Bubble Bobble 2 classic against 4.0 for Shadow Trick. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 32 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Bubble Bobble 2 classic's written reviews are positive against 70% of Shadow Trick's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Bobble 2 classic | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bobble-2-classic/id1592058494/reviews)** | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 205 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Bobble 2 classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bobble-2-classic/id1592058494)

Embark on a classic arcade adventure where you play as a bubble dragon, trapping enemies in bubbles and popping them to progress through magical worlds. Utilize unique character abilities and power-ups to overcome challenges and defeat bosses.

**Highlights:** Trap enemies in bubbles, Pop enemies with horns or scales, Auto-shot and gauge shot functions, Select stages after defeating bosses, Acquire power-up items, Gather E, X, T, E, N, D bubbles for extra lives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 300 Dia | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 500 Dia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1,100 Dia | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 3,600 Dia | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 6,500 Dia | $49.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 15,000 Dia | $99.99 | one-time |


### Shadow Trick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281)

Transform into a shadow to navigate a castle filled with challenges. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and defeat bosses in this unique platformer. Master your shadow form to progress through over 20 levels.

**Highlights:** Shadow transformation gameplay, Castle-themed levels, Enemy encounters, Boss battles, 20+ challenging levels, Charming music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique shadow transformation mechanic
- 👍 Visually charming 16-bit aesthetic
- 🚀 Clever puzzle platforming challenges
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Control issues with the controller getting stuck
- 🐛 Bugs in specific levels causing screen shaking
- 🐛 Bugs with boss battles not triggering rewards
- 🐛 Lag spikes on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Bobble 2 classic free?

Bubble Bobble 2 classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Trick free?

Shadow Trick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Bobble 2 classic or Shadow Trick?

Bubble Bobble 2 classic is rated higher. Bubble Bobble 2 classic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Bubble Bobble 2 classic or Shadow Trick have ads?

Bubble Bobble 2 classic shows ads; Shadow Trick does not.

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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.*