Comparison

TideScape vs Shadow Dash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TideScape

Embark on an adventure as a sleepy monkey escaping rising waters in a magical land. Jump, soar, and navigate caves while dodging creatures and managing energy levels with boosters to conquer each stage.

Highlights
  • Jumping through branches
  • Balloon travel
  • Cave navigation
  • Dodging wild creatures
  • Energy level management
  • Booster collection
Features
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Join the adventure of a sleepy monkey who gets awaken by rising tide in a magical land of danger and mystery. Climb up branches, soar in a balloon, dive in a submarine and navigate mysterious caves to escape the flood while dodging wild creatures lurking along the way. Keep an eye on your energy levels and grab various boosters to ensure you have enough stamina to conquer each level. Game features a wide variety of gameplay styles: - Climb platforms and outmaneuver enemies to reach safety. - Navigate a balloon through obstacle-ridden valleys. - Explore mysterious caves to locate the mechanism holding the exit gates shut. - Dive deep in a submarine on a mission to sabotage a power pipeline.

About

Shadow Dash

Features
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Ready to travel between two worlds of light and shadow? Shadow Dash is a one-tap run action game where timing and reflexes are everything. CORE MECHANIC: Day & Night Reversal In this world, platforms change dramatically with time: - Day: Shadows of buildings and trees become platforms - Night: Street lamps, neon signs, and moonlight become platforms - Transition: Platforms you trusted disappear, and new ones appear INTUITIVE ONE-TAP CONTROLS Tap to jump! Easy to start, but mastering it requires precise timing. 10-LEVEL DIFFICULTY SYSTEM From Tutorial to Legend, difficulty scales naturally with your skill. Moving platforms, shrinking platforms, spikes, and wind zones keep you on your toes. RICH CUSTOMIZATION - 12 character skins (eye styles, head decorations, special effects) - 11 trail effects (fire, ice, rainbow, and more) - 8 theme backgrounds (city, forest, space, neon, and more) CHALLENGES & ACHIEVEMENTS - 3 new daily challenges every day - 8 types of achievement systems - Perfect landing, combo, and near-miss bonuses Jump into the world of light and shadow now!

Screenshots

TideScape4 screens
Shadow Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TideScape at none against Shadow Dash's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TideScape ships an update every 9 days, Shadow Dash weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TideScape versus Shadow Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTideScapeShadow Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB23 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTom GULIKJangwook Kim

In-app purchases

None

TideScape

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TideScape free?
TideScape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Dash free?
Shadow Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TideScape or Shadow Dash have ads?
Shadow Dash shows ads; TideScape does not.
Which is updated more often, TideScape or Shadow Dash?
TideScape ships an update every 9 days, and Shadow Dash weekly. Most recently, TideScape was updated on October 3, 2026 and Shadow Dash on October 16, 2026.

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