Comparison

Shadow Trick vs Chameleon Run 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

Chameleon Run Halfbrick+

Experience a thrilling autorunner with fast-paced jumping and color-switching mechanics. Master unique techniques and non-linear levels with three objectives per stage. Compete for the best times in this stylish, ad-free gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced color-switch gameplay
  • Unique jumping techniques
  • Smooth, colorful graphics
  • Challenging non-linear levels
  • Compete for best times
  • Addictive controls
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Chameleon Run is now part of the Halfbrick+ subscription, offering players access to this thrilling autorunner along with a wide catalog of other hit games. Experience the excitement of fast-paced running, jumping, and color-switching, all while enjoying ad-free gameplay and exclusive Halfbrick+ features. Your goal is to match your character's color to the ground as you jump and race through vibrant, expertly designed levels. With intuitive two-button controls and pixel-perfect physics, this game offers endless fun for fans of action-packed runners. Features: - Fast-paced gameplay with exciting color-switch mechanics - Unique jumping techniques like "double jump" and "head jump" - Smooth, colorful graphics and stylish design - Challenging non-linear levels with three objectives per stage - Compete for the best times on each level - Simple yet addictive controls Jump in now and master your runs in Chameleon Run, available with your Halfbrick+ subscription! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: - Exclusive access to the highest-rated games, including old games and new hits like Fruit Ninja. - No ads or in-app purchases, enhancing your experience with classic games. - Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games - Regular updates and new games, ensuring your subscription is always worth it. - Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! 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! If you have any questions, please contact our support team 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/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Shadow Trick4 screens
Chameleon Run Halfbrick+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Trick at 4.0 against Chameleon Run Halfbrick+'s 3.3. Shadow Trick also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). 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 Chameleon Run Halfbrick+ sells 3 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 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Shadow Trick's written reviews are positive against 50% of Chameleon Run Halfbrick+'s.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shadow Trick versus Chameleon Run Halfbrick+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow TrickChameleon Run Halfbrick+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (33 ratings) — better3.3 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better16
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGionathan PesaresiHalfbrick

Customer experience

Shadow Trick

All ratings33 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.5%

Chameleon Run Halfbrick+

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadow Trick

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
3 purchases

Chameleon Run Halfbrick+

Subscriptions3
  • Halfbrick+1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+2 variants$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Shadow Trick free?
Shadow Trick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chameleon Run Halfbrick+ free?
Chameleon Run Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Trick or Chameleon Run Halfbrick+?
Shadow Trick is rated higher. Shadow Trick averages 4.0 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Chameleon Run Halfbrick+ averages 3.3 from 16 ratings.
Do Shadow Trick or Chameleon Run Halfbrick+ have ads?
Neither Shadow Trick nor Chameleon Run Halfbrick+ shows ads.

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