# Shadow Trick vs Crunchyroll

The clearest difference is monetization model: Crunchyroll at free against Shadow Trick's freemium. Crunchyroll also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Shadow Trick against 4.0 for Crunchyroll. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 21 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 67% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Trick | Crunchyroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews) | **[4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-roto-force/id6737793605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## 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


### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-roto-force/id6737793605)

Engage in high-energy 2D bullet-hell action with challenging twin-stick shooting gameplay. Unlock new weapons and face numerous bosses across diverse environments. This game requires a Crunchyroll Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan Membership.

**Highlights:** High-energy 2D bullet-hell gameplay, Twin-stick shooter mechanics, Unlockable weapons with unique shot styles, Multiple challenging boss fights, Diverse environments and enemy types, Generous accessibility options

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Trick free?

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

### Is Crunchyroll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Trick or Crunchyroll?

Crunchyroll is rated higher. Shadow Trick averages 4.0 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Shadow Trick or Crunchyroll have ads?

Neither Shadow Trick nor Crunchyroll 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.*