# Swordigo vs Shadow Blade CM

The clearest difference is price: Swordigo at Free against Shadow Blade CM's $1.99. Swordigo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 77). Shadow Blade CM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Swordigo is free to download; Shadow Blade CM costs $1.99 up front. Swordigo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Blade CM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swordigo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swordigo has 7.9K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Swordigo's written reviews are positive against 85% of Shadow Blade CM's.

Swordigo ships an update every 5 months, Shadow Blade CM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swordigo | Shadow Blade CM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordigo/id499125840/reviews)** | [4.4 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blade-cm/id783960953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 85.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 128 MB | 1006 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Touch Foo](https://appshunter.io/developer/331891508) | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) |

## What reviewers say

### Swordigo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordigo/id499125840)

Embark on an epic adventure in a magical realm filled with challenges. Explore dungeons, battle monsters, and gain experience to level up your character. Discover powerful weapons, items, and spells to aid you in your quest.

**Highlights:** Explore a magical realm, Gain experience and level up, Find powerful weapons and spells, Dynamic lighting system, Optimized touch controls, Game Center achievements, iCloud save syncing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisement | $1.99 | one-time |
| Guiding Compass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Charming graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- 🕰️ Nostalgic retro feel
- 🏆 Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Occasional control issues
- 🔁 Repetitive boss battles
- 🕰️ Short game length
- 📢 Intrusive ads at times

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with key items
- Crashes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Swordigo 2 or sequel
- More levels and content
- Difficulty settings
- Expanded story and lore


### Shadow Blade CM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blade-cm/id783960953)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Customization options
- Multiplayer/co-op mode
- Endless/survival mode
- Boss battles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swordigo free?

Swordigo 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, Swordigo or Shadow Blade CM?

Swordigo is rated higher. Swordigo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Shadow Blade CM averages 4.4 from 77 ratings.

### Do Swordigo or Shadow Blade CM have ads?

Swordigo shows ads; Shadow Blade CM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swordigo or Shadow Blade CM?

Swordigo ships an update every 5 months, and Shadow Blade CM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Swordigo was updated on October 19, 2026 and Shadow Blade CM on October 18, 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.*