# Inkvasion vs Fire Emblem Shadows

Inkvasion and Fire Emblem Shadows both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Inkvasion's written reviews are positive against 32% of Fire Emblem Shadows's. Inkvasion also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Fire Emblem Shadows's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 93). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkvasion sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Fire Emblem Shadows sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Inkvasion against 4.3 for Fire Emblem Shadows. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Emblem Shadows has 1.9K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Inkvasion's written reviews are positive against 32% of Fire Emblem Shadows's.

Inkvasion ships an update every 4 weeks, Fire Emblem Shadows monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkvasion | Fire Emblem Shadows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkvasion/id6499471518/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-emblem-shadows/id6746113513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 93 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 32.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 538 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ChillyRoom Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341619086) | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) |

## What reviewers say

### Inkvasion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkvasion/id6499471518)

Lead your town to prosperity by exploring, building, and defending against nightly waves of ink creatures. Master real-time strategy, resource management, and tactical planning to survive and conquer.

**Highlights:** Strategy and town-building simulation, Resource management and economic growth, Real-time strategy combat, Tower defense against ink creatures, Campaign, survival, and multiplayer modes, Dynamic battlefields with changing events, Co-op and competitive multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mystic Fortune Double Rewards | $0.49 | one-time |
| Mystic Fortune Double Rewards | $0.99 | one-time |
| 新手战令通行证 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 福袋 * 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 首充特惠 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Fortune Double Rewards | $1.99 | one-time |
| 初级限时宝箱 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Key Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Fortune Double Rewards | $3.99 | one-time |
| 每日珍藏礼包 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 月卡 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 中级限时宝箱 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 首充绝世特惠 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 赛季战令通行证 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Fortune Double Rewards | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Key Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 貔貅瓮 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 玉璧 * 640 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 每周典藏礼包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 每日典藏礼包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 首充无双特惠 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 玉璧 * 1280 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 至臻大师礼包 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick gameplay loop
- 👍 Fun and addictive for RTS fans
- 👍 Not too confusing for new players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Resources not loading for some users
- 🔋 Game runs phone hot, especially on 2x speed

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck on loading resources
- Difficulty in infinite mode scales too aggressively

**Requested features**

- Expand infinite mode with more biomes
- Allow use of all troops, not just 5
- Add keyboard and mouse support for Mac
- Introduce more game modes


### Fire Emblem Shadows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-emblem-shadows/id6746113513)

Engage in real-time strategy battles while simultaneously uncovering a traitor within your party. Strategize your combat, manage resources through player trading, and experience a dual narrative from opposing viewpoints.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy battles, Social deduction mechanics, Player-to-player trading, Dual narrative perspectives, Weapon and magic skill selection

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gems | $0.79 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $3.79 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $6.69 | one-time |
| 210 Gems | $7.59 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $11.49 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $11.90 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $17.49 | one-time |
| 1,100 Gems | $33.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $36.99 | one-time |
| 1,700 Gems | $51.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Gems | $77.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good character designs
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💡 Unique take on Fire Emblem franchise
- 👍 Respects Fire Emblem archetypes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
- 🔒 Pay-to-win elements
- 👎 Lackluster gameplay and story
- 👎 Doesn't feel like a true Fire Emblem game

**Reported bugs**

- Matchmaking issues
- Network problems
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Longer and more engaging matches
- Improved social deduction mechanics
- Higher-quality graphics and visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inkvasion free?

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

### Is Fire Emblem Shadows free?

Fire Emblem Shadows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Inkvasion or Fire Emblem Shadows?

Fire Emblem Shadows is rated higher. Inkvasion averages 4.2 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Fire Emblem Shadows averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Inkvasion or Fire Emblem Shadows have ads?

Neither Inkvasion nor Fire Emblem Shadows shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inkvasion or Fire Emblem Shadows?

Inkvasion ships an update every 4 weeks, and Fire Emblem Shadows monthly. Most recently, Inkvasion was updated on October 25, 2026 and Fire Emblem Shadows on October 26, 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.*