Time Surfer vs Shadow Trick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time Surfer
Embark on an intergalactic journey, surfing through space and diving into cosmic waves. Rewind time to correct errors and escape the universe's end. This game offers a unique experience for those who dream beyond the stars.
- Space surfing gameplay
- Dive into cosmic waves
- Rewind time to fix mistakes
- Outrun the end of the universe
- Intergalactic exploration
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Time waits for no one except you: the Time Surfer. Surf across the galaxy & dive into the waves. Rewind time to fix your mistakes & outrun the end of the universe. Dream beyond the stars my intergalactic child. * App Store Editors’ Choice * 4.5/5 - Touch Arcade * IGN App of the Day Follow us on Twitter: @kumobius
Shadow Trick
Transform into a shadow to navigate a castle filled with challenges. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and defeat bosses in this unique platformer. Master your shadow form to progress through over 20 levels.
- Shadow transformation gameplay
- Castle-themed levels
- Enemy encounters
- Boss battles
- 20+ challenging levels
- Charming music
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Turn into a shadow to solve the puzzles and clear the level. This platformer game is taking place in a castle full of enemies, traps, and boss fights. Keep an eye on your shadow and don't let your eyes trick you! Features: • Clever gameplay • 20+ levels • Boss fights • Charming music tracks Important information: • This game comes with no ads and features a paywall to unlock the full game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Shadow Trick at Free against Time Surfer's $0.99. Time Surfer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (701 vs 32). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Shadow Trick is free to download; Time Surfer costs $0.99 up front. Time Surfer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Time Surfer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Surfer has 701 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Time Surfer's written reviews are positive against 70% of Shadow Trick's.
| Parameter | Time Surfer | Shadow Trick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (701 ratings) — better | 4.0 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews — better | 70.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 701 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kumobius | Gionathan Pesaresi |
Customer experience
Time Surfer
Shadow Trick
User reviews
Time Surfer
From 701 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome visuals
- 🎶 Fantastic music
- 🕹️ Unique time-rewind mechanic
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of new content/updates
- 💰 In-app purchases for power-ups
- 🕹️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly
Shadow Trick
From 32 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Unique shadow transformation mechanic
- 👍 Visually charming 16-bit aesthetic
- 🚀 Clever puzzle platforming challenges
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Control issues with the controller getting stuck
- 🐛 Bugs in specific levels causing screen shaking
- 🐛 Bugs with boss battles not triggering rewards
- 🐛 Lag spikes on iOS
Bugs and requests
Time Surfer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Missions not tracking properly
- Rewind feature not always working as expected
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and game modes
- Multiplayer functionality
- Additional characters and customization options
Shadow Trick
No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.
In-app purchases
Time Surfer
- Cupcake$0.99
- Layer Cake$1.99
- Cake Slice$2.99
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- Whole Cake$4.99
- Wedding Cake$9.99
- Cake Planet$19.99
Shadow Trick
- Premium$3.99
Questions
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