Comparison

Shadow Trick vs Shapeshifter

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

Shapeshifter

Embark on a thrilling endless runner adventure where you transform into five magical animals to escape a relentless forest guardian. Utilize each creature's unique abilities to dodge obstacles, collect coins, and unlock mystical skins. Compete globally and complete daily quests for ultimate bragging rights.

Highlights
  • Shapeshift between 5 magical animals
  • Utilize unique animal abilities
  • Dodge and destroy obstacles
  • Collect coins for skins
  • Complete daily quests and achievements
  • Compete on global leaderboards
Features
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Run, shapeshift, and escape the forest's guardian golem! Get ready for a thrilling adventure through a mystical forest in this fast-paced endless runner game! Shapeshift between five magical animals—wolf, moose, rabbit, raven, and bear—to navigate through dangerous obstacles and outrun the powerful forest golem hot on your heels. Shapeshift to Survive Each animal has unique abilities crucial for survival: Wolf: Unleash your speed and agility to dash past obstacles with precision. Moose: Use raw strength to smash through barriers and destructible obstacles in your way. Rabbit: Slip through tight spaces and burrows where others cannot follow. Raven (Power-Up): Soar high above danger, evading ground obstacles and collecting coins in mid-air. Bear (Power-Up): Become unstoppable for a short time, destroying all obstacles in your path without slowing down. Collect Coins & Unlock Skins As you race through the forest, gather coins to unlock exclusive magical skins for each animal. Each skin is adorned with enchanting markings, showcasing their hidden mystical powers. Daily Quests & Achievements Challenge yourself with daily quests that push your skills to the limit. Complete objectives and earn rewards while unlocking achievements that bring you closer to becoming the ultimate shapeshifting runner. Compete on Global Leaderboards Think you're the best? Compete with friends and players worldwide on the global leaderboards. Prove your skills by running farther, dodging faster, and shapeshifting smarter than anyone else. Features Shapeshift between 5 magical animals: wolf, moose, rabbit, raven (power-up), and bear (power-up). Dodge & Destroy: Use each animal's unique abilities to avoid obstacles or smash through them. Collect Coins to unlock mystical skins and power up your animals. Complete daily quests and earn achievements for extra rewards. Compete on global leaderboards and rise to the top. Special Events: Look out for limited-time events like Halloween for even more fun and rewards! Why You'll Love It Endless Action: The thrill never stops as you shapeshift, dash, and fly through the enchanted forest. Stunning Visuals: Beautifully crafted environments and magical creatures immerse you in a fantasy world. Constant Updates: We're always adding new skins, quests, and events to keep the game exciting! Download Shapeshifter: Animal Run now and experience the thrill of transforming into powerful animals as you escape the forest's relentless guardian! How far can you go?

Screenshots

Shadow Trick4 screens
Shapeshifter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shapeshifter at 4.7 against Shadow Trick's 4.0. Shapeshifter also leads on ratings volume (254 vs 32). Shadow Trick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shapeshifter sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shapeshifter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shapeshifter has 254 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Shadow Trick's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shapeshifter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shadow Trick versus Shapeshifter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow TrickShapeshifter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (32 ratings)4.7 (254 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings32254 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB362 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGionathan PesaresiRicardo Mendonca

Customer experience

Shadow Trick

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

Shapeshifter

All ratings254 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadow Trick

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
15 purchases

Shapeshifter

One-time15
  • 7500 Coins$0.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.09
  • Icy Bundle$4.99
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  • Unlimited Double Coins$4.99
  • 25 Gems$4.99
  • 40000 Coins$4.99
  • Candy Bundle$5.99
  • Christmas Bundle$6.99
  • Halloween Bundle$6.99
  • Aqua Bundle$6.99
  • 55 Gems$9.99
  • 90000 Coins$10.99
  • 125 Gems$19.99
  • 550000 Coins$49.99
  • 800 Gems$109.99

Questions

Is Shadow Trick free?
Shadow Trick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shapeshifter free?
Shapeshifter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Trick or Shapeshifter?
Shapeshifter is rated higher. Shadow Trick averages 4.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Shapeshifter averages 4.7 from 254 ratings.
Do Shadow Trick or Shapeshifter have ads?
Shapeshifter shows ads; Shadow Trick does not.

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