# Shadow Trick vs Dunkadillo

The clearest difference is rating: Dunkadillo at 4.5 against Shadow Trick's 4.0. Dunkadillo also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 70%). Shadow Trick's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Dunkadillo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Shadow Trick's written reviews are positive against 90% of Dunkadillo's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Trick | Dunkadillo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews) | **[4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunkadillo/id6748931212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **90.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 420 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) | [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356) |

## 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


### Dunkadillo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunkadillo/id6748931212)

Embark on a platforming adventure as an armadillo who transforms into a basketball to rescue a kidnapped friend. Bounce through 50 stages, dodge obstacles, and collect trading cards to unlock new characters. Face off against bosses and enjoy a rad soundtrack in this unique rescue mission.

**Highlights:** Basketball armadillo transformation, 50 platforming stages, Unlockable characters, Collectible trading cards, Boss battles, Controller support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎶 Good music
- 🔝 Unique final boss theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls not showing up in level 35
- 🗣️ Lack of dialogue compared to other games

**Reported bugs**

- Controls not showing up in level 35

**Requested features**

- Non-linear levels with time limit enforcer enemies
- Roguelike elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Trick free?

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

### Is Dunkadillo free?

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

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

Dunkadillo is rated higher. Shadow Trick averages 4.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Dunkadillo averages 4.5 from 55 ratings.

### Do Shadow Trick or Dunkadillo have ads?

Dunkadillo shows ads; Shadow Trick does not.

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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.*