# Shadow Trick vs Suzy Cube Halfbrick+

The clearest difference is monetization model: Shadow Trick at freemium against Suzy Cube Halfbrick+'s subscription. Shadow Trick also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 8). Suzy Cube Halfbrick+'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Suzy Cube Halfbrick+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Suzy Cube Halfbrick+ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Shadow Trick's written reviews are positive against 100% of Suzy Cube Halfbrick+'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Trick | Suzy Cube Halfbrick+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews) | **[4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suzy-cube-halfbrick-plus/id6737377597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 696 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Suzy Cube Halfbrick+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suzy-cube-halfbrick-plus/id6737377597)

Embark on a charming 3D platformer adventure to reclaim stolen gold. Explore colorful levels with tight controls, discover hidden power-ups, and enjoy a story-driven quest. This game is part of a premium subscription service offering ad-free, in-app-purchase-free experiences.

**Highlights:** 3D platformer adventure, Tight, responsive controls, 40+ fun-filled stages, Hidden power-ups and surprises, Full controller support, Ad-free and in-app-purchase-free

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Trick free?

Shadow Trick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Suzy Cube Halfbrick+ free?

Suzy Cube Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Trick or Suzy Cube Halfbrick+?

Suzy Cube Halfbrick+ is rated higher. Shadow Trick averages 4.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Suzy Cube Halfbrick+ averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Shadow Trick or Suzy Cube Halfbrick+ have ads?

Neither Shadow Trick nor Suzy Cube Halfbrick+ 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.*