Comparison

Shadow Trick vs Mega Jump Halfbrick+

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

Mega Jump Halfbrick+

Embark on an exciting adventure with a charming character, leaping through vibrant worlds filled with colorful landscapes and captivating animations. Collect coins, dodge obstacles, and utilize various power-ups to enhance your journey. Unlock new characters and compete with others worldwide.

Highlights
  • Vibrant cartoon graphics
  • Explore diverse worlds
  • Power-up madness
  • Super Nova Boost
  • Unlockable characters
  • Monthly new characters
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Launch into the colourful world of Mega Jump with Redford! Enter the lively and quirky world of Mega Jump, where Redford, your cheeky and adventurous guide, is ready to take you on a journey like no other. With each leap, you'll find yourself soaring through breathtaking landscapes bursting with color, from lush forests to glittering skies, all animated with captivating sounds and stunning animations. As you help Redford navigate these vibrant realms, collecting coins and dodging obstacles, you'll discover the magic and enchantment of this exciting universe. With Redford by your side, you'll meet quirky friends and discover a universe as full of life and excitement as he is. Key Features: - Vibrant Cartoon Graphics: Stunning visuals with hand-painted backgrounds that will keep you hooked! - Explore Four Incredible Worlds: Jump through diverse and exciting landscapes! - Power-Up Madness: Turn into a Balloon, become a Coin Magnet, or zap enemies with the Power Shield! - Super Nova Boost: Experience the thrill of high-speed action with fiery power-ups! - Unlock Hilarious Characters: Play with an ever-expanding roster of fun and quirky characters! - Monthly New Characters: Fresh and limited-time characters added regularly! - Achievements and Leaderboards: Compete worldwide and show off your high scores with Game Center! Join Millions of Jumpers! With over 40 million downloads, Mega Jump has taken the world by storm! It's time for you to grab the fun and start jumping! What are you waiting for? Download Mega Jump and start your adventure today! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service offering: - Exclusive access to the highest-rated games. - No ads or in-app purchases interrupting your word-crafting experience in these word games. - Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games. - Regular updates and new releases to keep your word games fresh and full of new word search puzzles. - Curated by gamers, for gamers who love word challenges and word puzzles! Start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! For any questions, please contact our support team at https://support.halfbrick.com. **************************************** View our Privacy Policy at https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy View our Terms of Service at https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement

Screenshots

Shadow Trick4 screens
Mega Jump Halfbrick+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shadow Trick at 70% against Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s 20%. Shadow Trick also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Mega Jump Halfbrick+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadow Trick holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Shadow Trick's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shadow Trick versus Mega Jump Halfbrick+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow TrickMega Jump Halfbrick+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (32 ratings) — better2.2 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews — better19.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3262 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB370 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGionathan PesaresiHalfbrick

Customer experience

Shadow Trick

All ratings32 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative18.5%

Mega Jump Halfbrick+

All ratings61 ratings
Positive26.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative67.2%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive19.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative74.0%

User reviews

Shadow Trick

From 32 App Store ratings

What 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

Mega Jump Halfbrick+

From 62 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ❤️ Nostalgic childhood game
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🙌 Brings back good memories

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model for an old game
  • 🙅‍♀️ Locked behind a paywall
  • 🤔 Doesn't feel like the original
  • 😞 Disappointing changes from the original

Bugs and requests

Shadow Trick

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

Mega Jump Halfbrick+

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Magnet power-up not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make the game free-to-play with optional ads
  • Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Bring back the original Mega Jump experience

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadow Trick

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
7 purchases

Mega Jump Halfbrick+

Subscriptions6
  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99

Questions

Is Shadow Trick free?
Shadow Trick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mega Jump Halfbrick+ free?
Mega Jump Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Trick or Mega Jump Halfbrick+?
Shadow Trick is rated higher. Shadow Trick averages 4.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Mega Jump Halfbrick+ averages 2.2 from 62 ratings.
Do Shadow Trick or Mega Jump Halfbrick+ have ads?
Neither Shadow Trick nor Mega Jump Halfbrick+ shows ads.

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