Comparison

Shadow Trick vs FlickiBall

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Shadow transformation gameplay
  • Castle-themed levels
  • Enemy encounters
  • Boss battles
  • 20+ challenging levels
  • Charming music
Features
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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.

About

FlickiBall

Features
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You've always wanted to save the world — now you can, but time is running out. While the ground tilts, the sky burns, and only your flicks can keep the world alive. Every hesitation leaves a mark, and when the final moment comes, only your actions matter. FlickiBall is a quick-paced, hypnotic arcade challenge about balance, urgency, and survival. Flick to move, tilt to steer, and race to escape in just 55 seconds. It's easy to learn, challenging to master, and impossible to forget. Survival is the win — but the faster you escape, the more of the world you save. Features • Simple flick-and-tilt controls that anyone can pick up • 55 seconds to collect, survive, and escape before time runs out • A world that reacts to your pace — calm skies turn to chaos as time fades • Vivid visuals that shift from blue serenity to red destruction • Play again and again to push your limits and sharpen your reflexes • Free to play with an optional ad-free upgrade • We don't collect your data — only the clock is watching Can you save the world in time?

Screenshots

Shadow Trick4 screens
FlickiBall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Trick at none against FlickiBall's shown. Shadow Trick also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlickiBall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shadow Trick versus FlickiBall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow TrickFlickiBall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB67 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGionathan PesaresiKevin DANCE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadow Trick

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
1 purchases

FlickiBall

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Shadow Trick free?
Shadow Trick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlickiBall free?
FlickiBall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Trick or FlickiBall have ads?
FlickiBall shows ads; Shadow Trick does not.

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