The Pinball Wizard vs Shadow Trick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Pinball Wizard
Experience a unique blend of classic pinball physics and modern roguelite progression. Control a wizard as the ball, navigating dungeon-like tower floors, mastering flippers, and battling enemies. Collect upgrades and perks to enhance your abilities for each subsequent run.
- Classic pinball physics
- Roguelite progression system
- Handcrafted tower tables
- Pattern-driven boss battles
- Perks and upgrades
- Quick and deep mastery sessions
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Pinball—with a twist. Your wizard is the ball. Climb the castle tower one floor at a time, master the flippers, and outplay cunning enemies. Get stronger with perks and upgrades, then come back for “one more” at-bat. If you love classic pinball physics and modern progression, this is your game. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • A Pinball Feel: Snappy flippers, lanes, rails, bumpers—tight, readable physics. • Roguelite Progression: Level up, choose upgrades, and discover shot synergies. • Tower Tables: Handcrafted dungeon floors with hazards, secrets, and shortcuts. • Boss Battle: Pattern-driven arenas that reward precision and timing. • Quick runs, Deep Mastery: perfect for short sessions or longer sessions If you enjoy The Pinball Wizard, please leave a review—it helps more pinball fans discover the tower!
Shadow Trick
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.
- Shadow transformation gameplay
- Castle-themed levels
- Enemy encounters
- Boss battles
- 20+ challenging levels
- Charming music
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Turn into a shadow to solve the puzzles and clear the level. This platformer game is taking place in a castle full of enemies, traps, and boss fights. Keep an eye on your shadow and don't let your eyes trick you! Features: • Clever gameplay • 20+ levels • Boss fights • Charming music tracks Important information: • This game comes with no ads and features a paywall to unlock the full game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Pinball Wizard at 4.7 against Shadow Trick's 4.0. The Pinball Wizard also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 34). Shadow Trick's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Pinball Wizard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pinball Wizard has 1.1K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of The Pinball Wizard's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Trick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | The Pinball Wizard | Shadow Trick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.0 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | 67.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 309 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frosty Pop | Gionathan Pesaresi |
Customer experience
The Pinball Wizard
Shadow Trick
User reviews
The Pinball Wizard
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive controls
- 🎨 Charming and polished visuals
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unique RPG-like pinball mechanics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or awkward controls
- 🕰️ Short main campaign length
- 🤕 Difficulty spikes and unfair enemy encounters
Shadow Trick
From 34 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Unique shadow transformation mechanic
- 👍 Visually charming 16-bit aesthetic
- 🚀 Clever puzzle platforming challenges
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Bugs and requests
The Pinball Wizard
Reported bugs
3 issues- Stuck on loading screen
- Freezing when upgrading skills
- Inconsistent damage and enemy behavior
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Expanded character customization
- Landscape mode support
- Improved enemy and level design
Shadow Trick
No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.
In-app purchases
The Pinball Wizard
- Gift$0.99
- Gift$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
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- Gift$3.99
Shadow Trick
- Premium$3.99
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