# Super Tiny Football vs Shadow Blaster

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Blaster at none against Super Tiny Football's shown. Shadow Blaster also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Super Tiny Football's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 1) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super Tiny Football sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Blaster sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Blaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Tiny Football has 3.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Super Tiny Football ships an update monthly, Shadow Blaster weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Tiny Football | Shadow Blaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-tiny-football/id6473810245/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blaster/id6767048850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 325 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SMT Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719014281) | [Adam Donovan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889399428) |

## What reviewers say

### Super Tiny Football

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-tiny-football/id6473810245)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Sports, #139 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Build your dream American football team with easy touch controls. Scout, draft, and develop players through seasons of offense-only gameplay. Enjoy realistic mechanics and replay touchdowns.

**Highlights:** Easy touch-and-swipe controls, In-depth drafting and scouting, QB scrambles and improved run blocking, Realistic pocket protection and tackling, Customization and progression bonuses, Detailed player and team stats, Offline play

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kickoff Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Franchise Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Franchise Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| MVP Dad | $2.99 | one-time |
| First Down Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Seven Day Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Item Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Franchise Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Franchise Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| First Down Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| July 4th & Goal Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 380 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 Franchise Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 350 Franchise Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 420 Franchise Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 700 Franchise Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 860 Franchise Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1650 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4250 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2200 Franchise Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 8800 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Franchise Credits | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💡 Engaging team-building features
- 👍 Challenging and competitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (e.g. draft issues, QB stats not showing)
- 🔋 Premium purchase issues (not unlocking as expected)
- 🐛 Gameplay issues (e.g. passing accuracy, receiver routes)
- 🐛 Graphical issues (clouds covering the field)

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck in the draft unable to progress
- Incorrect game outcomes (winning but losing)
- Graphical glitches and screen coverage issues

**Requested features**

- Add QB scrambling and running options
- Implement simulation mode to speed up gameplay
- Introduce stat tracking, player awards, and league records
- Allow for uniform and team customization
- Implement a joystick-based control scheme


### Shadow Blaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blaster/id6767048850)

Pilot a starfighter through waves of enemies in a fast-paced, neon-infused arcade shooter. Master one-handed controls, upgrade your ship, and warp through nebulae. Offers free play with an option for unlimited access and advanced features.

**Highlights:** One-handed touch controls, Ship upgrades and modifications, Offline play capability, Retro neon aesthetic, Boss battles every third wave, Leaderboard integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Tiny Football free?

Super Tiny Football is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Blaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Super Tiny Football or Shadow Blaster?

Shadow Blaster is rated higher. Super Tiny Football averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Shadow Blaster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Super Tiny Football or Shadow Blaster have ads?

Super Tiny Football shows ads; Shadow Blaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Super Tiny Football or Shadow Blaster?

Super Tiny Football ships an update monthly, and Shadow Blaster weekly. Most recently, Super Tiny Football was updated on October 25, 2026 and Shadow Blaster on October 2, 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.*