# Avernum 6 HD vs Shadowborn

The clearest difference is price: Shadowborn at Free against Avernum 6 HD's $6.99. Shadowborn also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 25 months). Avernum 6 HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown).

Shadowborn is free to download; Avernum 6 HD costs $6.99 up front. Shadowborn sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Avernum 6 HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadowborn holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowborn has 6.3K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Avernum 6 HD's written reviews are positive against 71% of Shadowborn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Avernum 6 HD ships an update every 25 months, Shadowborn monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avernum 6 HD | Shadowborn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avernum-6-hd/id547400849/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowborn/id6738343504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **6.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 71.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 58 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Spiderweb Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/426522868) | [VIVA GAMES S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540545857) |

## What reviewers say

### Avernum 6 HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avernum-6-hd/id547400849)

Embark on an epic fantasy role-playing adventure in a vast subterranean world. Explore dungeons, battle unique enemies with clever tactics, and uncover a fascinating storyline filled with surprises and treachery. Your choices will determine the fate of your homeland.

**Highlights:** Enormous game world, Fascinating storyline, Hundreds of quests, Dozens of dungeons, Over 50 spells and disciplines, Character building options, Unique races and settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Deep, compelling story
- 👍 Hours of gameplay
- 👍 Old-school RPG style
- 👍 Immersive world-building
- 👍 Meaningful choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen orientation issues
- 🐛 Graphics magnified/rotated
- 🐛 Buttons not working
- 🐛 Illogical instructions
- 🐛 Junk and backpack same

**Reported bugs**

- App displays sideways
- Graphics magnified and rotated
- Buttons don't work
- Instructions are illogical
- Junk and backpack are the same

**Requested features**

- Add Avernum 4 and 5 for iPad
- Improve quest management
- Add iPhone version
- Recompile with newer game engine
- Add Game Center achievements


### Shadowborn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowborn/id6738343504)

Embark on an epic dark fantasy adventure with fast-paced, arcade-style combat. Explore a whimsical world filled with secrets, choose from unique classes, and master powerful abilities. Engage in thrilling battles and uncover hidden mysteries for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Arcade-style RPG gameplay, Diverse hero classes, Multi-class system, Exploration and secrets, Responsive combat, Endless replayability

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Journey Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pet Dragon | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pet Wolf | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dark Knight Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fire Mage Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Rogue Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mage Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting story
- 👍 Decent gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with quest items
- 🐛 Targeting issues for ranged classes
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Quest items disappearing
- Stealth ability not working properly
- Targeting issues for ranged characters

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Improved stability and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avernum 6 HD free?

Avernum 6 HD costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shadowborn free?

Shadowborn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Avernum 6 HD or Shadowborn?

Shadowborn is rated higher. Avernum 6 HD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Shadowborn averages 4.9 from 6.3K ratings.

### Do Avernum 6 HD or Shadowborn have ads?

Shadowborn shows ads; Avernum 6 HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Avernum 6 HD or Shadowborn?

Avernum 6 HD ships an update every 25 months, and Shadowborn monthly. Most recently, Avernum 6 HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shadowborn on October 30, 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.*