Comparison

Blobster vs Another Shadow

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

Head to head
About

Blobster

Embark on a platforming adventure to save Blobtopia from pollution. Flick a gooey hero through unique levels, squish enemies, and collect power-ups to defeat the evil Blobzilla. Enjoy intuitive controls and charming characters in this retro-inspired quest.

Highlights
  • Forty unique levels
  • Intuitive flick controls
  • Collect power-ups
  • Variety of enemies
  • Special bonus levels
Features
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Get ready to meet one gooey hero… Blobtopia is at risk from some nasty pollution from the evil Big and Powerful Corporation, and it’s up to you to help! Blobster is an awesome platforming adventure with a twist! Flick the flubbery fella across incredible levels; avoid pitfalls, water hazards, squish pesky bad guys and collect amazing power-ups on your way to cleaning up Blobtopia and defeating Blobzilla! Press Quotes "...it really feels like one’s playing with a toy, rather than simply controlling another video game character. This is what makes Blobster a unique, stand-out platformer." — 148Apps, 4/5 Stars "Blobster is a well-made platformer that will entertain just about anyone willing to take it for a spin." — Slide To Play "Behind its playful charm is a platformer of rare quality. Blobster combines the best of what we love about retro platformers, but with modern refinements." — Eurogamer "Blobster is probably the most adorable little thing you will ever come across." — AppAdvice Blobster Highlights • Forty unique levels like you’ve never seen before, with more to come. • Amazing level design will have players in awe as they fling their way through the engrossing campaign. • Super easy to pick up and play, flick Blobster around using the intuitive control scheme. • Collect game-changing power ups, including the ability to rocket through the sky, float like an angel or transform into a giant. • A variety of pesky enemies to squash, each with their own special ability Blobster must overcome. • Twelve Special Bonus levels—gift them to your buddies. For more information please visit www.chillingo.com

About

Another Shadow

Solve puzzles and riddles to uncover a dark curse and save Bastian from an ancient evil. Interact between two characters and make choices that affect both worlds in this suspenseful point-and-click adventure.

Highlights
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • Two-character interaction
  • Puzzles and riddles
  • Suspenseful detective story
  • Hidden object finding
  • Alternate achievements
Features
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Bastian and Carissa have moved into a new home experiencing paranormal events. But it is not the house that hosts these specters. The shadow of an ancient curse has returned and it won't go away until he gets what he wants, Bastian's life to enslave him in darkness. Bastian has been trapped in the dark. Can Carissa find a way to bring him back to their world? Another Shadow is the sixth chapter in Hidden Town escape room games series. You will have to interact between two characters in this mysterious point and click suspense thriller adventure. But remember, what you do in one world will affect the other, so make the right decisions. The Dark Dome escape room games can be played in any order, you will be able to see how the stories in each chapter connect to reveal the mysteries of Hidden Town. This escape puzzle episode has connections to The Ghost Case and Haunted Laia and Escape from the Shadows. - What you will find in this horror escape mystery game: A large number of puzzles and riddles to solve within each world of the house and within a memory of one of the characters. A mysterious, exciting and captivating suspense detective story with new characters. Stunning art and a deep soundtrack will fully immerse you in this interactive story. An alternate achievement: Find all 9 shadows hidden throughout the entire suspense thriller game. Look for them everywhere, they can be where you least imagine. - Premium Version: Purchasing the Premium Version of this horror mystery game you will have access to a secret scene where you can play a parallel story of Hidden Town with additional puzzles and riddles. Also, all ads are removed from the point and click game and you will have access to all hints without seeing ads. - How to play this horror escape mystery game: Interact with objects and characters in the environment by touching them. Find hidden objects, use the inventory items on game objects or combine them to create a new item that helps you advance in the detective story. Test your wits and solve mystery puzzle in this haunted house. Find Hidden Objects: Unveil Secrets Lurking in the Shadows Engage your keen eye and sharp mind as you scour each eerie room for hidden objects. Every item you find brings you one step closer to unlocking the chilling secrets concealed within the haunted house. Can you unravel the tangled web of clues before it's too late? “Immerse yourself in the enigmatic stories of the Dark Dome escape games and reveal all its secrets. There are still many mysteries to be unraveled in Hidden Town."

Screenshots

Blobster3 screens
Another Shadow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Another Shadow at 4.9 against Blobster's 4.0. Another Shadow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). Blobster's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support 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

Blobster costs $0.99 and Another Shadow $2.99 up front. Blobster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Another Shadow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Another Shadow holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Blobster's written reviews are positive against 100% of Another Shadow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blobster ships an update every 2 months, Another Shadow monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Blobster versus Another Shadow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlobsterAnother Shadow
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (22 ratings)4.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#118 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB114 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDivine RobotDark Dome

Customer experience

Blobster

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews264 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.5%

Another Shadow

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Blobster

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not loading properly
  • Achievements not syncing correctly
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds to explore
  • Ability to choose different character skins
  • Option to save progress and resume later
  • Improved camera controls and stability

Another Shadow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blobster

One-time1
  • Unlock All$0.99
None

Another Shadow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blobster free?
Blobster costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Another Shadow free?
Another Shadow costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blobster or Another Shadow?
Another Shadow is rated higher. Blobster averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Another Shadow averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Blobster or Another Shadow have ads?
Neither Blobster nor Another Shadow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blobster or Another Shadow?
Blobster ships an update every 2 months, and Another Shadow monthly. Most recently, Blobster was updated on September 22, 2026 and Another Shadow on September 10, 2026.

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