# ODIN vs Shadow Blaster

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Blaster at 5.0 against ODIN's 4.1. Shadow Blaster also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). ODIN's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ODIN sells 58 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Blaster sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Blaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ODIN has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ODIN ships an update monthly, Shadow Blaster weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ODIN | Shadow Blaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odinvalhalla-rising/id6480102112/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blaster/id6767048850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 379 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kakao Games Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002306740) | [Adam Donovan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889399428) |

## What reviewers say

### ODIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odinvalhalla-rising/id6480102112)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an epic MMORPG adventure inspired by Norse mythology. Explore a vast open world with godlike visuals, engage in intense battles against legendary foes, and choose unique classes to forge your own path. Experience seamless cross-play between PC and mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Norse mythology inspired world, Godlike visuals with Unreal Engine 4, Seamless open-world exploration, Diverse playable races and classes, Massive battles against Gods and Beasts, Cross-play support (PC & Mobile)

**In-app purchases (58)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Server Merge  Special Deal 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED  Daily Mount Tier 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily 7-Day Diamond Gift | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elaborate Special Deal Offer Tier 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED  Daily Avatar Tier 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1stAnniversary Daily Avatar Tier1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Days  Special Deal Offer Tier1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday  Special Deal Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Dia | $3.99 | one-time |
| Odin's All-in-one Starter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass  Season18 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass  Season16 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass  Season15 | $8.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED  Daily Avatar Tier 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1stAnniversary Daily Avatar Tier 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass  Season10 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass  Season7 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Andvari Golden Relic Coin | $8.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass  Season4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Imprinting Package Tier 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Plomki’s Avatar Package Tier 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass  Season3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Avatar PackageⅠ Tier 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 870 Dia | $8.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Package Tier 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass  Season1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mount Package Tier 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass Plus  Season18 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass Plus  Season16 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass Plus  Season15 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass Plus  Season7 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass Plus  Season4 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass Plus  Season3 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Avatar PackageⅠ Tier 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2,400 Diamond | $22.99 | one-time |
| Mount Package Tier 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Package Tier 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Odin Pass Plus  Season1 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 3,200 Diamond | $29.99 | one-time |
| Providence Stone Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Special Imprinting PackageⅠ | $39.99 | one-time |
| 4,000 Diamond | $39.99 | one-time |
| Avatar PackageⅠ Tier 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Freyja's Summoning Selection | $39.99 | one-time |
| Plomki's Avatar Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Rune Summoning Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Egil's Ground Mount Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Unique Accessory Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Package Tier 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Ivaldi Avatar Package | $79.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED  Weapon Skin | $79.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED  Avatar Summon | $79.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED  Mount Summoning | $79.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED  Avatar Summoning | $79.99 | one-time |
| New Release  LIMITED Weapon Skin Ⅰ | $79.99 | one-time |
| Hero's Avatar Summon Package | $79.99 | one-time |
| 8,000 Diamond | $79.99 | one-time |
| Monthly  Avatar Summoning | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good story and voice acting
- 👍 Runs well on mobile
- 👍 Polished and streamlined mobile MMORPG
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay and immersive world

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High in-app purchase prices
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Unplayable on some devices and platforms
- 🐛 Buggy and unoptimized for mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after reaching certain levels
- Unable to create new accounts at times
- Frequent crashes when trying to log in or zone in
- Compatibility issues across devices and platforms

**Requested features**

- Add auto-next during dialogue
- Introduce harder mechanics beyond auto-play
- Expand the game world with more realms
- Allow players to choose race and rule over realms


### Shadow Blaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blaster/id6767048850)

Pilot a starfighter through waves of enemies in a fast-paced, neon-infused arcade shooter. Master one-handed controls, upgrade your ship, and warp through nebulae. Offers free play with an option for unlimited access and advanced features.

**Highlights:** One-handed touch controls, Ship upgrades and modifications, Offline play capability, Retro neon aesthetic, Boss battles every third wave, Leaderboard integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ODIN free?

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

### Is Shadow Blaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ODIN or Shadow Blaster?

Shadow Blaster is rated higher. ODIN averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Shadow Blaster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ODIN or Shadow Blaster have ads?

Neither ODIN nor Shadow Blaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ODIN or Shadow Blaster?

ODIN ships an update monthly, and Shadow Blaster weekly. Most recently, ODIN was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shadow Blaster on October 2, 2026.

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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.*