# Tiny Quest vs Shadow Survival

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiny Quest at every 2 weeks against Shadow Survival's every 2 months. Tiny Quest also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 44%). Shadow Survival's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (747 vs 86). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Quest sells 27 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Survival sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Survival has 747 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Tiny Quest's written reviews are positive against 44% of Shadow Survival's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tiny Quest ships an update every 2 weeks, Shadow Survival every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Quest | Shadow Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-quest-idle-rpg-game/id1659769609/reviews) | **[4.6 (747 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-survival-vampire-game/id6467580965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **747** |
| Positive reviews | **57.4% of reviews** | 43.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 365 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERBOX. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165756567) | [SeungHo Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626940418) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-quest-idle-rpg-game/id1659769609)

Embark on an adventure where heroes and pets grow infinitely and merge to defeat monsters. Collect heroes, combine skills, and explore mines and dungeons for items. Enjoy offline idle rewards and uncover hidden artifacts to become the strongest.

**Highlights:** Collect and combine heroes with unique skills, Merge pets to create stronger creatures, Infinite hero and pet growth, Explore mines and dungeons for items, Offline idle rewards, Discover hidden artifacts

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New User Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pass 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage 100 Bonus Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Day 1 Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gift Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Day 2 Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Merge Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pass 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Day 5 Ticket Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gift Chest | $3.99 | one-time |
| Goddess Blessing Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Merge Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enemy Pass 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Attendance Pass 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 6 Ticket Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Day 7 Ticket Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ads Removal | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Dungeon Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Merge Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Merge Premium Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Dungeon Premium Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Enemy Pass 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Registration Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| VIP Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- ✨ Great graphics and music
- 🎮 Fun idle game
- 💯 Good progression curve
- 🌟 Refreshing and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Forced ads
- 🚫 No sign in with Apple
- 💸 Ads are too frequent
- 🚫 Game abandoned by company
- 🐛 App won't run after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot sign in with Apple
- Forced ads appearing
- Cannot connect to the game
- Black screen on boot/loading
- App Store update issues

**Requested features**

- Remove ads or make cheaper
- Add chat and PVP arena
- Add global ranking
- Add village function for passive income
- More character variety with different playstyles


### Shadow Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-survival-vampire-game/id6467580965)

Engage in a thrilling vampire survival game where you battle hordes of monsters. Level up your knight, upgrade skills, and strategically combine abilities to wipe out enemies. Choose your hero and conquer challenging maps to survive the encroaching darkness.

**Highlights:** Kill countless monsters, Level up and upgrade skills, Organize unique skill decks, Choose and strengthen heroes, Strategic one-handed control, Battle on numerous maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| gem_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| coinbank_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| day_access_package1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| vip1_package1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| chapter_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| chapter_2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| gacha_level_2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| ss_special_cheering_1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| skin_9 | $4.99 | one-time |
| lucky_package | $4.99 | one-time |
| pass_1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| rare_hero_choice_package2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| legend_hero_celebration_pack3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| gem_3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| special_package_13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| monthly_fixed+remove_ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| legendary_hero_choice_package3 | $18.99 | one-time |
| season_hyperpass_9 | $18.99 | one-time |
| season_hyperpass_8 | $18.99 | one-time |
| pass_2 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Potential to be good
- 💡 Interesting skills and mechanics
- 💡 Variety of characters and playstyles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, loading issues, equipment selection bug)
- 🔨 Rough around the edges (abrupt level endings, confusing interface)
- 🔋 Grindy progression
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (personal information collection)

**Reported bugs**

- Flame lizard level 10 ability not working
- Equipment selection options disappearing after merging
- Crash on startup
- Lost progress and account issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Offline mode or sync timer
- Account options (e.g., login via social media)
- Improved wave design with more variety
- Multiplayer modes
- Better translation and localization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Quest free?

Tiny Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Survival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Quest or Shadow Survival?

Shadow Survival is rated higher. Tiny Quest averages 4.3 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Shadow Survival averages 4.6 from 747 ratings.

### Do Tiny Quest or Shadow Survival have ads?

Both Tiny Quest and Shadow Survival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Quest or Shadow Survival?

Tiny Quest ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shadow Survival every 2 months. Most recently, Tiny Quest was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shadow Survival on October 30, 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.*