# Save Polly vs Shadow Trick

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shadow Trick at 70% against Save Polly's 55%. Shadow Trick also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save Polly sells 5 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.

Shadow Trick holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Save Polly's written reviews are positive against 70% of Shadow Trick's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save Polly | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-polly/id6479299251/reviews) | **[4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 454 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polarcade AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735481023) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Save Polly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-polly/id6479299251)

Embark on an emotional endless runner adventure as a brave parrot searching for her lost parents. Navigate diverse jungle environments, master intuitive controls, and overcome challenging obstacles. Compete weekly and unlock upgrades to enhance your journey.

**Highlights:** Compelling storyline, Intuitive flight controls, Endless runner gameplay, Diverse environmental challenges, Marathon mode, Weekly competitions, Unlockable mystery chests, Character upgrades and customization

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


### 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 Save Polly free?

Save Polly 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, Save Polly or Shadow Trick?

Shadow Trick is rated higher. Save Polly averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Save Polly or Shadow Trick have ads?

Neither Save Polly nor Shadow Trick shows ads.

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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.*