# Saints Row vs Shakedown

The clearest difference is price: Shakedown at $4.99 against Saints Row's $19.99. Shakedown also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Saints Row's advantage is chart position (#41 vs unranked) and ratings volume (109 vs 20). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Saints Row costs $19.99 and Shakedown $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shakedown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saints Row has 109 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Saints Row ships an update daily, Shakedown fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Saints Row | Shakedown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saints-row-the-third/id6480453979/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 2.7 GB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) | [Vblank Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943175955) |

## What reviewers say

### Saints Row

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saints-row-the-third/id6480453979)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Action, #121 Top Paid · Games, #190 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience outrageous open-world action on your mobile device. Engage in a city-wide turf war, customize your character, and utilize a vast arsenal of unique weapons and vehicles. Enjoy the full AAA experience with co-op gameplay and all DLC included.

**Highlights:** Open-world city exploration, Extensive character customization, Variety of unique weapons and vehicles, Over-the-top co-op gameplay, Includes all DLC content, Customizable touchscreen controls, Gamepad and mouse/keyboard support

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shakedown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561)

Embark on a 16-bit open-world adventure where you build a business empire. Complete missions, acquire properties, and sabotage rivals to dominate the island. Explore by land, sea, or air, uncovering secrets and engaging in arcade challenges.

**Highlights:** 16-bit open world exploration, Business acquisition and management, Mission-based gameplay, Sabotage competitors, Vehicle and boat traversal, Arcade challenges and side quests

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Saints Row free?

Saints Row costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shakedown free?

Shakedown costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Saints Row or Shakedown?

Shakedown is rated higher. Saints Row averages 4.2 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Shakedown averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Saints Row or Shakedown have ads?

Neither Saints Row nor Shakedown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Saints Row or Shakedown?

Saints Row ships an update daily, and Shakedown fortnightly. Most recently, Saints Row was updated on November 8, 2026 and Shakedown on November 8, 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.*