# Mobile Dungeon vs Shadowborn

The clearest difference is ads: Mobile Dungeon at none against Shadowborn's shown. Mobile Dungeon also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Shadowborn's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Dungeon sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Shadowborn sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mobile Dungeon against 4.9 for Shadowborn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 6.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Mobile Dungeon's written reviews are positive against 71% of Shadowborn's.

Mobile Dungeon ships an update fortnightly, Shadowborn monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Dungeon | Shadowborn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-dungeon-rpg-crawler/id6475306242/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowborn/id6738343504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.1% of reviews | **71.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 296 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playa Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/526078354) | [VIVA GAMES S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540545857) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Dungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-dungeon-rpg-crawler/id6475306242)

Embark on a whimsical fantasy RPG adventure as a dungeon crawler. Collect a variety of wacky heroes and foes, strategize unique team lineups for real-time PvP battles, and explore a ludicrous world filled with comical surprises and legendary tales.

**Highlights:** Collect diverse heroes and foes, Strategic team formation, Real-time PvP battles, Explore a whimsical fantasy world, Uncover ludicrous legends, Form party with synergy

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Hourglass Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Upgrade Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lockpicker Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Supplies Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Portal Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Milestone Rewards 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Thirst Quencher Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Milestone Rewards 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Birthday Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Small Upgrade Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Easter | $14.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Supplies Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Soul Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Crystal Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Valentine's Day Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shimmering Soul Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Serial Flusher Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Heroes Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and visually appealing art style
- 🚀 Fun and enjoyable gameplay loop
- 💡 Unique and humorous character designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow energy regeneration and limited playtime
- 💰 Progression heavily gated by premium currency
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 🤔 Confusing or restrictive game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account or log in consistently
- Game crashes or freezes during play
- Progress and account data loss

**Requested features**

- Improve energy system and reduce restrictions
- Add more free progression options
- Fix login and account issues
- Introduce more game modes and hero variety


### Shadowborn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowborn/id6738343504)

Embark on an epic dark fantasy adventure with fast-paced, arcade-style combat. Explore a whimsical world filled with secrets, choose from unique classes, and master powerful abilities. Engage in thrilling battles and uncover hidden mysteries for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Arcade-style RPG gameplay, Diverse hero classes, Multi-class system, Exploration and secrets, Responsive combat, Endless replayability

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Journey Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pet Dragon | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pet Wolf | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dark Knight Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fire Mage Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Rogue Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mage Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting story
- 👍 Decent gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with quest items
- 🐛 Targeting issues for ranged classes
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Quest items disappearing
- Stealth ability not working properly
- Targeting issues for ranged characters

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Improved stability and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Dungeon free?

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

### Is Shadowborn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Dungeon or Shadowborn?

Shadowborn is rated higher. Mobile Dungeon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Shadowborn averages 4.9 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do Mobile Dungeon or Shadowborn have ads?

Shadowborn shows ads; Mobile Dungeon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Dungeon or Shadowborn?

Mobile Dungeon ships an update fortnightly, and Shadowborn monthly. Most recently, Mobile Dungeon was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shadowborn on October 25, 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.*