# Shadow Hunter vs Demon Hunter 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Demon Hunter 2 at 100% against Shadow Hunter's 68%. Demon Hunter 2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Shadow Hunter's advantage is ratings volume (321 vs 2) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Shadow Hunter costs $4.99 and Demon Hunter 2 $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Demon Hunter 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Hunter has 321 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Shadow Hunter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Demon Hunter 2's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Hunter | Demon Hunter 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-hunter-special-edition/id1595739885/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demon-hunter-2-second-coming/id6771494824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550562333) | [Mateusz Tkocz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889764842) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-hunter-special-edition/id1595739885)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Engage in a hardcore hack 'n' slash action-RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle hordes of demons and shadow monsters as a blessed Shadow Hunter, upgrading weapons and mastering combat to restore light to the mortal realm. Face epic bosses and endless challenges in PVE and PVP modes.

**Highlights:** Hardcore hack 'n' slash combat, Dark fantasy setting, Epic boss battles, RPG elements, Character control mechanism, PVE and PVP modes, Equipment and weapon upgrades

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging hack-and-slash gameplay mechanics
- 😊 Fun and addictive combat with skill combos
- 🆓 No pay-to-win mechanics in special edition
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals
- ⚡ Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes (every 15-30 minutes)
- 🎮 No controller/gamepad support
- 😤 Extremely grindy progression system
- 💰 Progression locked behind gear requirements
- ⚖️ Unbalanced PvP matchmaking (level mismatches)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes every 15-30 minutes
- Device overheating causing crashes
- Apple account linking not working (Game Center only)
- Backbone controller support broken after update
- Mystic store functionality issues

**Requested features**

- Controller/gamepad support (most requested)
- Gauntlet/punching character class
- Additional boss varieties
- Weapon skin customization options
- Russian language support


### Demon Hunter 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demon-hunter-2-second-coming/id6771494824)

Experience intense 360-degree horror shooting with twin revolvers. This game offers fast-paced arcade action inspired by classic 90s shooters, featuring escalating danger and a focus on quick, brutal runs.

**Highlights:** Full 360-degree immersion, Fast arcade shooting, Campaign map with cursed locations, Precision scoring and leaderboards, 100 achievement badges, Hand-built horror art and metal soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Hunter free?

Shadow Hunter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Demon Hunter 2 free?

Demon Hunter 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Hunter or Demon Hunter 2?

Demon Hunter 2 is rated higher. Shadow Hunter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Demon Hunter 2 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shadow Hunter or Demon Hunter 2 have ads?

Neither Shadow Hunter nor Demon Hunter 2 shows ads.

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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.*