# DERE Vengeance vs Shadow Trick

The clearest difference is rating: DERE Vengeance at 4.6 against Shadow Trick's 4.0. DERE Vengeance also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 68%) and ratings volume (413 vs 34). Shadow Trick's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DERE Vengeance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DERE Vengeance holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE Vengeance has 413 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of DERE Vengeance's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Trick's.

## The numbers

| Metric | DERE Vengeance | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (413 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dere-vengeance/id6447456585/reviews)** | [4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **413** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 98 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Darius Immanuel Guerrero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090694564) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### DERE Vengeance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dere-vengeance/id6447456585)

Experience a unique platformer horror game with a meta-narrative that blurs the lines between player and character. Navigate challenging levels, encounter unsettling creatures, and immerse yourself in a sinister pixel art world with a haunting soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Fourth-wall-breaking meta-horror, Sinister pixel art world, Haunting atmospheric soundtrack, Challenging but fair platforming, Psychological horror elements, Story-rich adventure

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wonderful game experience
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art style
- 🎶 Great music and sound design
- 🤯 Unique and engaging story
- 🔍 Interesting meta-elements and fourth-wall breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear or underdeveloped story elements
- 🔁 Repetitive level design in some areas
- 🔍 Lack of character/world-building details
- 🔍 Unsatisfying or abrupt endings
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes can feel unfair at times

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional movement/jump input issues
- Reported crashes or performance problems
- Inconsistent or buggy behavior in certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add accessibility options like subtitle support
- Expand on the story and characters in a sequel
- Provide more level variety and unique challenges
- Improve checkpoint/save system to reduce frustration
- Allow for screen orientation changes


### 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 DERE Vengeance free?

DERE Vengeance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Trick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DERE Vengeance or Shadow Trick?

DERE Vengeance is rated higher. DERE Vengeance averages 4.6 out of 5 from 413 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 34 ratings.

### Do DERE Vengeance or Shadow Trick have ads?

DERE Vengeance shows ads; Shadow Trick does not.

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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.*