# Storm the Train vs Overdrive Ninja Shadow

The clearest difference is ads: Storm the Train at none against Overdrive Ninja Shadow's shown. Storm the Train also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 70%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 265). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm the Train sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Overdrive Ninja Shadow sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Storm the Train against 4.6 for Overdrive Ninja Shadow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm the Train has 1.7K ratings behind it against 265, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Storm the Train's written reviews are positive against 70% of Overdrive Ninja Shadow's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm the Train | Overdrive Ninja Shadow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-the-train/id553852137/reviews)** | [4.6 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overdrive-ninja-shadow/id1325407162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 265 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hidden Bridge Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544666087) | [GEM MOBILE SOFTWARE COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232513666) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm the Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-the-train/id553852137)

Engage in side-scrolling combat against waves of enemies, including zombies, robots, and ninjas. Recruit agents with unique abilities, switch between them with a swipe, and upgrade weapons and gadgets to overcome relentless boss battles and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling action gameplay, Recruit and switch between 12 agents, Upgrade weapons and gadgets, Daily rewards from Challenge Chopper, High score challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| All Characters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Bag | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hatful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truck-load of Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Awesome | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Enjoyable side-scrolling action
- 🕹️ Variety of characters and weapons
- 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 💰 Microtransactions feel intrusive
- 🕹️ Controls can be challenging on mobile
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain device models
- Weapon/character upgrades not properly saving
- Difficulty spikes in later levels

**Requested features**

- More level variety and enemy types
- Ability to unlock all characters without microtransactions
- Improved controls for mobile devices
- Additional game modes or challenges


### Overdrive Ninja Shadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overdrive-ninja-shadow/id1325407162)

Engage in a futuristic hack-and-slash action platformer as a cyborg soldier seeking revenge. Master unique weapon combos, overcome challenging enemies and traps, and upgrade your hero to save the world from a dark clan.

**Highlights:** Hack n slash combat, Action platformer gameplay, Variety of weapons with unique combos, Offline play, Hero customization and upgrades, Sci-fi graphics and effects, Giant boss battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm the Train free?

Storm the Train is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Overdrive Ninja Shadow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Storm the Train or Overdrive Ninja Shadow?

Storm the Train is rated higher. Storm the Train averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Overdrive Ninja Shadow averages 4.6 from 265 ratings.

### Do Storm the Train or Overdrive Ninja Shadow have ads?

Overdrive Ninja Shadow shows ads; Storm the Train does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storm the Train or Overdrive Ninja Shadow?

Storm the Train ships an update monthly, and Overdrive Ninja Shadow monthly. Most recently, Storm the Train was updated on October 24, 2026 and Overdrive Ninja Shadow on October 24, 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.*