Comparison

Inotia 4 PLUS vs Shadow Blade CM

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

Head to head
About

Inotia 4 PLUS

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure across a vast continent, choosing sides in a conflict between two powerful forces. Customize your hero with extensive skills and recruit mercenaries to form a powerful party. Explore diverse environments and uncover a compelling storyline filled with challenges and mysteries.

Highlights
  • 6 Classes with 90 Skills
  • Recruitable Mercenaries
  • Extensive Party System
  • Vast Mobile RPG Map (400+ areas)
  • Compelling Storyline
  • Exclusive Sub-quests
Features
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Which side will you choose when two epic forces rise again? The Inotia saga has been brought to the next level! 《Inotia 4 PLUS》 The App Store's number 1 RPG chronicles of the Inotian continent has returned with more action and more thrills with exciting party mechanics and other mystical journeys. Stride along with Kiyan, the Shadow Tribe's virtuoso, and Eara, the powerful Channel of Light, in their fantasy adventure story. With improved graphics and storyline from the previous Inotia games, get wrapped up in battles against goblins, orcs, and more! A new hero awaits to be released from the shadows in this all-new Inotian continent mobile RPG action game. NOTICE - In case of experiencing missing save data file, please re-login to Com2uS hub to load latest save data file - All known issues will be fixed in future versions. Thank you for your patience and feedback! - If you previously played the free version, you can load your old data through data backup SAVE/LOAD. Please check the Settings menu! CRITIC'S QUOTES TouchArcade: "Inotia 4 will have you mashing buttons, switching hot keys, pondering talent points and beating on artillery turtles without so much as a second thought." Capsule Computers: "The Chronicles of Inotia IV: Assassin of Berkel...It has the art, the storyline, and the style going for it." 8 Days a Geek: "Inotia 4 may just be that missing game you’re looking for." FEATURES - 6 Classes, 90 Skills Choose from 6 classes; Black Knight, Assassin, Warlock, Priest, and Ranger. 15 different skills are added to each class. Combine all skills to customize your party's strategy. - Convenient Party System Mercenaries can be recruited to your party anytime and anywhere. Once all mercenaries are recruited, 20 or more unique 'mercenary skills' will help you along your journey. - One Of The Largest Mobile RPG Maps Dry deserts and freezing snowfields, mysterious forests and dark dungeons... 400 maps with various themes to roam through! - A Tragic Destiny and Other Schemes await the Shadow Assassin and the Channel of Light A breathless chase-and-run story where the two heroes meet companions, enemies, and monsters; Be immersed in emotions as the darkness and light contradicts in force... Enjoy a stronger, and better, scenario. - Exclusive Sub-quests Ready To Be Unraveled Enjoy other sub-quests in each region of the Inotian continent besides the main story. As you accomplish the quests, you will get your hands on some extraordinary items. Listen to stories of each villager and monster to unfold other mysteries. Device App Access Permission Notice ▶ Notice per access permission Access permissions are requested in order for us to provide you with the following service when you use the app. [Required] None [Optional] - Camera: The permission is required to take profile pictures for HIVE members. - Photos: The permission is required to save/load game screens and change profile pictures for HIVE members. ※ Please note that you can still enjoy the service excluding features related to the above without giving access permissions. ▶ How to remove access permissions You can always change access permission settings whenever you'd like. - Device Settings> Select the corresponding app> Choose either to enable/disable access *Supports: English, 한국어, 中文简体, 中文繁體, Deutsch, Français. • Items are available for purchase in this game. • For Com2uS Mobile Game Terms of Service, visit https://www.com2us.com. - Terms of Service : http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M9/T1 - Privacy Policy : http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M9/T3 • For questions or customer support, please contact our Customer Support by visiting https://customer.withhive.com/com2us

About

Shadow Blade CM

Embark on a thrilling quest to become a legendary ninja. Navigate challenging levels filled with traps and enemies, utilizing stealth and combat skills. Master an array of weapons and explore a vibrant 3D world with smooth animations.

Highlights
  • 40 beautiful levels
  • Fast-paced ninja action
  • Deep combat with ninja weapons
  • Secret objects to find
  • Fantastic 3D world
  • Rewards for stealth
Features
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Kuro is a young man on his quest to become the Shadow Blade. He must seek the teachings of the last remaining ninja master. Reviews: Pocket Gamer - Gold Award 9/10 Touch Arcade - 4/5 'A great action platformer with smooth controls' 148 Apps 4.5/5 'a stylish trial platformer that's hard to put down' Gamezebo - 4/5 'An incredibly satisfying game.' Video Gamer - 9/10 'Easily one of the better mobile games in recent memory' Cult of Mac - 4/5 'Smooth as Silk' APPDAILY.RU - Probably the most colorful and exciting platformer on iOS App Advice - 'fast paced action and ridiculous ninja violence' You will guide him through challenging levels, around countless traps, sneaking past enemies or right over their dead bodies. You have to be fast, be stealthy, be aware of your environment. You have to be a ninja. Shadow Blade is a fast paced action platformer game for iOS with intuitive touch controls. It features intuitive touch controls and an array of weapons and challenging levels. Becoming a ninja is at your fingertips! Features: 40 beautiful levels to explore Fast paced platforming ninja action Deep combat with ninja weapons Secret objects to find Fantastic 3D world with smooth as silk character animations Rewards for playing sneakily! Follow us for the latest info and game news! • http://crescentmoongames.com/other-games/ • http://facebook.com/crescentmoongames • http://twitter.com/cm_games

Screenshots

Inotia 4 PLUS4 screens
Shadow Blade CM1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Inotia 4 PLUS at Free against Shadow Blade CM's $1.99. Inotia 4 PLUS also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 77) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Shadow Blade CM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment 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

Inotia 4 PLUS is free to download; Shadow Blade CM costs $1.99 up front. Inotia 4 PLUS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Blade CM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inotia 4 PLUS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inotia 4 PLUS has 4.2K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Inotia 4 PLUS's written reviews are positive against 85% of Shadow Blade CM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inotia 4 PLUS ships an update every 8 months, Shadow Blade CM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Inotia 4 PLUS versus Shadow Blade CM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInotia 4 PLUSShadow Blade CM
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (4.2K ratings) — better4.4 (77 ratings)
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews — better85.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4.2K — better77
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB1006 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCom2uS Corp.Crescent Moon Games LLC

Customer experience

Inotia 4 PLUS

All ratings4,083 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews580 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.7%

Shadow Blade CM

All ratings77 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews418 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative9.3%

User reviews

Inotia 4 PLUS

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Nostalgic classic RPG
  • 👍 Engaging story and gameplay
  • 🎨 Charming retro graphics
  • 🕹️ Satisfying character progression

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and compatibility issues
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection for certain features
  • 🔍 Limited inventory space
  • 🕹️ Rigid controls can be frustrating

Shadow Blade CM

From 77 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🕹️ Challenging levels

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔧 Lack of optimization for newer devices
  • 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating
  • 📦 Short length of game

Bugs and requests

Inotia 4 PLUS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes on certain switches and transitions
  • Daily bonus notification persists even after claiming
  • Shop connection issues for some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • Expanded inventory and party size
  • Improved controls and camera
  • Inotia 5 or other sequels

Shadow Blade CM

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Controls not working properly
  • Graphical glitches and issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Customization options
  • Multiplayer/co-op mode
  • Endless/survival mode
  • Boss battles
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  • Weapon/upgrade system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Inotia 4 PLUS

One-time10
  • GEM purse$0.99
  • GOLD Purse$0.99
  • Useful Travel Set$0.99
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  • GEM Bag$1.99
  • GEM Pack$4.99
  • GOLD Pack$4.99
  • GEM Pile$9.99
  • GOLD Pile$9.99
  • GEM Box$19.99
  • GEM Trunk$49.99
None

Shadow Blade CM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inotia 4 PLUS free?
Inotia 4 PLUS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Blade CM free?
Shadow Blade CM costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Inotia 4 PLUS or Shadow Blade CM?
Inotia 4 PLUS is rated higher. Inotia 4 PLUS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Shadow Blade CM averages 4.4 from 77 ratings.
Do Inotia 4 PLUS or Shadow Blade CM have ads?
Inotia 4 PLUS shows ads; Shadow Blade CM does not.
Which is updated more often, Inotia 4 PLUS or Shadow Blade CM?
Inotia 4 PLUS ships an update every 8 months, and Shadow Blade CM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Inotia 4 PLUS was updated on October 26, 2026 and Shadow Blade CM on October 27, 2026.

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