# Blue Defense! vs Shadow Split

The clearest difference is price: Shadow Split at Free against Blue Defense!'s $0.99. Shadow Split also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Blue Defense!'s advantage is chart position (#162 vs unranked) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Shadow Split is free to download; Blue Defense! costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shadow Split holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blue Defense! has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blue Defense! | Shadow Split |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-defense/id295528445/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-split/id6756426064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cat in a Box Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600179204) | [7DOORS GAYRIMENKUL YAZILIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603401399) |

## What reviewers say

### Blue Defense!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-defense/id295528445)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Defend your planet from an relentless invasion force. This action-packed game challenges your reflexes and strategic thinking as you manage increasing pressure from attackers. Experience classic gameplay with modern features like level selection and global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Classic mode gameplay, Quick Start difficulty selection, Level Select for practice and medals, Global High Scores list, Save state functionality, Tilt controls for aiming

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast gameplay
- 👍 Unique and intuitive controls
- 💎 Retro-style graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of sound effects and music
- 🔄 Inverted controls can be confusing
- 🧠 Difficulty ramps up too quickly
- 🔋 Can be physically tiring to play

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on newer iOS versions
- Medals not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and background music
- Option to invert or adjust controls
- Gradual difficulty increase
- Power-ups and weapon upgrades
- Global high score leaderboards


### Shadow Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-split/id6756426064)

A minimalist one-touch arcade game requiring precise timing and quick reflexes. Hold to split glowing orbs and dodge neon walls, releasing to merge. Survive for as long as possible to achieve a high score in this fast-paced, visually striking experience.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls, Fast-paced reactive gameplay, Combo system, Neon visual style, Haptic feedback, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blue Defense! free?

Blue Defense! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shadow Split free?

Shadow Split is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blue Defense! or Shadow Split?

Shadow Split is rated higher. Blue Defense! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Shadow Split averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blue Defense! or Shadow Split have ads?

Neither Blue Defense! nor Shadow Split 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.*