# Wanted! Cave Explorer vs Shadow

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wanted! Cave Explorer at none against Shadow's 3. Wanted! Cave Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Shadow's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Wanted! Cave Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wanted! Cave Explorer ships an update fortnightly, Shadow every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wanted! Cave Explorer | Shadow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanted-cave-explorer/id6473955035/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Masahiro Nitta](https://appshunter.io/developer/639032399) | [NOELITH, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659312327) |

## What reviewers say

### Wanted! Cave Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanted-cave-explorer/id6473955035)

Embark on a thrilling 2.8D adventure exploring mysterious caves. Overcome traps and uncover ancient secrets with simple controls and smooth action. Your expedition into the deep awaits.

**Highlights:** Simple controls, 3D cave exploration, Mysteries and traps, Smooth action, Heart-pounding thrills

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-twilight/id6621251195)

Embark on a nostalgic adventure in a town that bridges two worlds. Help a girl regain her memories, solve puzzles, and uncover mysteries with her loyal dog. Interact with unique characters and explore diverse locations to find a way back home.

**Highlights:** Nostalgic townscape exploration, Mystery solving and puzzles, Switch between human and dog characters, Interact with unique characters, Story-driven gameplay, Inventory system for items

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal B Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal A Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal AB Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wanted! Cave Explorer free?

Wanted! Cave Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shadow free?

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

### Do Wanted! Cave Explorer or Shadow have ads?

Both Wanted! Cave Explorer and Shadow show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wanted! Cave Explorer or Shadow?

Wanted! Cave Explorer ships an update fortnightly, and Shadow every 6 days. Most recently, Wanted! Cave Explorer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shadow 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.*