# Cybernarium vs Shadowmatic

The clearest difference is price: Cybernarium at Free against Shadowmatic's $3.99. Cybernarium also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). Shadowmatic's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 26 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Cybernarium is free to download; Shadowmatic costs $3.99 up front. Shadowmatic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Cybernarium asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadowmatic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowmatic has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Cybernarium's written reviews are positive against 86% of Shadowmatic's.

Cybernarium ships an update every 26 months, Shadowmatic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cybernarium | Shadowmatic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cybernarium/id441915398/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **85.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#116** |
| Size | 24 MB | 388 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serhii Simkovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/959904647) | [TRIADA Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/775888029) |

## What reviewers say

### Cybernarium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cybernarium/id441915398)

Experience a fast-paced, physics-based breakout game with a unique cyberpunk aesthetic. Navigate dynamic 360-degree arenas, dodge enemy fire, and master challenging levels with various power-ups and controls.

**Highlights:** 360-degree cybernetic arena breakout, Physics-based gameplay, Two distinct campaigns, Dynamic arenas with moving objects and turrets, Manually activated shields and missiles, 15 power-ups and power-downs, Game Center leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shadowmatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to cast recognizable silhouettes. Explore unique environments with captivating music and stunning visuals. Discover unexpected shapes and solve mind-bending puzzles.

**Highlights:** Rotate abstract objects, Create recognizable silhouettes, Stunning visuals, Relaxing gameplay, Unique thematic environments, Assistant button for hints

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20 Hint-Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Other Worlds" chapter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Hint-Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 150 Hint-Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Hint-Points | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and creative gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that exercise the mind
- 🎶 Soothing background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Precision issues with controls, especially for complex puzzles
- 🤔 Unclear objectives at times, making it difficult to understand what the desired solution is
- ⏱️ Frustration when getting stuck on a puzzle for a long time
- 👀 Difficult for left-handed players due to the positioning of the controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices, especially newer iPad models
- Progress not saving properly, causing players to lose progress

**Requested features**

- More levels and new puzzle types to keep the game fresh
- Ability to save progress and resume puzzles
- Option to mirror the game screen for left-handed players
- Hints that provide more useful guidance, not just the final solution


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cybernarium free?

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

### Is Shadowmatic free?

Shadowmatic costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cybernarium or Shadowmatic?

Shadowmatic is rated higher. Cybernarium averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shadowmatic averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Cybernarium or Shadowmatic have ads?

Neither Cybernarium nor Shadowmatic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cybernarium or Shadowmatic?

Cybernarium ships an update every 26 months, and Shadowmatic every 2 months. Most recently, Cybernarium was updated on October 12, 2026 and Shadowmatic on October 17, 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.*