Comparison

Chikuwabu! vs Dragon Shadow Knight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chikuwabu!

Features
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A retro omnidirectional scrolling 2D action game. Use items to solve the mystery of the map and find the exit. Let's collect "Chikuwabu" placed in various places. (Some items are difficult to pick up and some are hidden.) There are some stages that you can't play unless you collect a certain number of "Chikuwabu". There is no score, we measure the time to the exit. Operation is easy:  Touch = beam firing  Right and left lever drag = Rotation/movement of own machine  Release all fingers = Restore the shield For easy operation, You can change the orientation of your smartphone while playing. Enemy planes have a front/back side, It cannot be destroyed when its backside is shown. For maps that scroll in all directions, There are "Chikuwabu", items, and tricks, Please attack well. (All 90 stages, 20 stages are free)

About

Dragon Shadow Knight

Features
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Dragon Shadow Knight is a fast-paced action RPG with smooth controls, powerful skills, and a dramatic dragon transformation. Become a lone knight bound by a dragon pact and battle through waves of enemies in a dark fantasy world. Move freely with intuitive drag controls, strike with precise timing, and leap into the air to unleash powerful aerial attacks. Every battle is designed to feel fast, fluid, and satisfying on mobile. As you progress, you will unlock a variety of combat skills with unique effects. Combine attacks, react quickly to enemy patterns, and adapt your fighting style in real time. When the fight reaches its most intense moment, awaken the power of the dragon pact and transform into a stronger form. Gain major boosts to attack and defense, overwhelm your enemies, and turn the tide of battle. [Features] • Smooth drag-based movement for precise control • Fast ground and aerial combat • Multiple powerful skills with unique effects • Dragon transformation that boosts attack and defense • Mobile-friendly action gameplay with intense battles Fight harder, grow stronger, and become the true Dragon Shadow Knight.

Screenshots

Chikuwabu!4 screens
Dragon Shadow Knight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dragon Shadow Knight at none against Chikuwabu!'s 1. Dragon Shadow Knight also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 41 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Chikuwabu!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chikuwabu! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dragon Shadow Knight asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chikuwabu! ships an update every 41 months, Dragon Shadow Knight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Chikuwabu! versus Dragon Shadow Knight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChikuwabu!Dragon Shadow Knight
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB331 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHiroyuki SasayamaKuo Hsiung Chiu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chikuwabu!

One-time1
  • All Stages$2.99
None

Dragon Shadow Knight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chikuwabu! free?
Chikuwabu! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dragon Shadow Knight free?
Dragon Shadow Knight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chikuwabu! or Dragon Shadow Knight have ads?
Dragon Shadow Knight shows ads; Chikuwabu! does not.
Which is updated more often, Chikuwabu! or Dragon Shadow Knight?
Chikuwabu! ships an update every 41 months, and Dragon Shadow Knight every 2 months. Most recently, Chikuwabu! was updated on November 7, 2026 and Dragon Shadow Knight on November 9, 2026.

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