# Ninja/Shadows vs Legendary Sword.io

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ninja/Shadows at 100% against Legendary Sword.io's 53%. Ninja/Shadows also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Legendary Sword.io's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (42 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ninja/Shadows sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Legendary Sword.io sells 34 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ninja/Shadows holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Legendary Sword.io has 42 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ninja/Shadows's written reviews are positive against 53% of Legendary Sword.io's.

Ninja/Shadows ships an update every 3 weeks, Legendary Sword.io weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ninja/Shadows | Legendary Sword.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjashadows/id6446776938/reviews)** | [3.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legendary-swordio/id6447890703/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 945 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Accelerated Real Estate Investment Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678991129) | [EIGHT STUDIO (Korea)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581756358) |

## What reviewers say

### Ninja/Shadows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjashadows/id6446776938)

Embark on an action-packed adventure as a ninja, mastering combat and agility across over 50 levels. Utilize sword attacks, shurikens, and area-of-effect abilities to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles. Collect coins for upgrades and unlock new powers to enhance your ninja skills.

**Highlights:** 50+ action-packed levels, Three unique attack types, Dodge and jump mechanics, Enemy combat and defeat, In-game coin collection, Purchase upgrades and power-ups, In-app purchases for abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |


### Legendary Sword.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legendary-swordio/id6447890703)

Embark on an epic quest to find a legendary sword and defeat a Dark Mage who has terrorized a peaceful kingdom. Hunt monsters, collect items, and achieve combos with one-handed controls. New chapters are on the horizon, promising more adventure.

**Highlights:** Hunt monsters, One-handed gameplay, Harvest items, Achieve combos, New chapters coming soon

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

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wolf Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Cart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Limited Package A1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 10 Clear Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Step Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Cart | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Limited Package A2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Attendance Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Green | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 7 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 15 Clear Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Membership | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1080 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Angel Cart | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Pearl | $12.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 20 Clear Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Step Pack 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Star Shop A2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Orange | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Star | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold Cart | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Limited Package A3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2350 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Step Pack 3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Limited Package A5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 55 Clear Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Limited Package A4 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ninja/Shadows free?

Ninja/Shadows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Legendary Sword.io free?

Legendary Sword.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ninja/Shadows or Legendary Sword.io?

Ninja/Shadows is rated higher. Ninja/Shadows averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Legendary Sword.io averages 3.9 from 42 ratings.

### Do Ninja/Shadows or Legendary Sword.io have ads?

Legendary Sword.io shows ads; Ninja/Shadows does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ninja/Shadows or Legendary Sword.io?

Ninja/Shadows ships an update every 3 weeks, and Legendary Sword.io weekly. Most recently, Ninja/Shadows was updated on October 8, 2026 and Legendary Sword.io 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.*