# Time Surfer vs Shadow Trick

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Surfer | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (701 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer/id549361775/reviews)** | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **701** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kumobius](https://appshunter.io/developer/449069247) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer/id549361775)

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.

**Highlights:** Space surfing gameplay, Dive into cosmic waves, Rewind time to fix mistakes, Outrun the end of the universe, Intergalactic exploration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cupcake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Layer Cake | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cake Slice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whole Cake | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Cake | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cake Planet | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome visuals
- 🎶 Fantastic music
- 🕹️ Unique time-rewind mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of new content/updates
- 💰 In-app purchases for power-ups
- 🕹️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Missions not tracking properly
- Rewind feature not always working as expected
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Multiplayer functionality
- Additional characters and customization options


### Shadow Trick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281)

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.

**Highlights:** Shadow transformation gameplay, Castle-themed levels, Enemy encounters, Boss battles, 20+ challenging levels, Charming music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique shadow transformation mechanic
- 👍 Visually charming 16-bit aesthetic
- 🚀 Clever puzzle platforming challenges
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Surfer free?

Time Surfer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Shadow Trick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Surfer or Shadow Trick?

Time Surfer is rated higher. Time Surfer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 701 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Time Surfer or Shadow Trick have ads?

Neither Time Surfer nor Shadow Trick shows ads.

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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.*