# Shadowborn vs The Walking Dead

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Walking Dead at every 3 days against Shadowborn's monthly. Shadowborn's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 61%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadowborn sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and The Walking Dead sells 50 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 — 4.9 for Shadowborn against 4.8 for The Walking Dead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.1K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Shadowborn's written reviews are positive against 61% of The Walking Dead's.

Shadowborn ships an update monthly, The Walking Dead every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowborn | The Walking Dead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowborn/id6738343504/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-walking-dead-aftermath/id6751237805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 4.6K |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | #151 |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 919 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [VIVA GAMES S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540545857) | [Ares Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773328456) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowborn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowborn/id6738343504)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Role Playing, #181 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic dark fantasy adventure with fast-paced, arcade-style combat. Explore a whimsical world filled with secrets, choose from unique classes, and master powerful abilities. Engage in thrilling battles and uncover hidden mysteries for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Arcade-style RPG gameplay, Diverse hero classes, Multi-class system, Exploration and secrets, Responsive combat, Endless replayability

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Journey Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pet Dragon | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pet Wolf | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dark Knight Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fire Mage Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Rogue Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mage Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting story
- 👍 Decent gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with quest items
- 🐛 Targeting issues for ranged classes
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Quest items disappearing
- Stealth ability not working properly
- Targeting issues for ranged characters

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Improved stability and bug fixes


### The Walking Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-walking-dead-aftermath/id6751237805)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Step into the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead. Lead iconic survivors, build and defend your camp, and fight relentless hordes of walkers and desperate human enemies. Every decision and run is different, testing your leadership and survival skills.

**Highlights:** Fight walkers and human enemies, Play as iconic survivors, Build and defend your camp, Roguelike progression, Unlock new abilities and upgrades, Explore inspired locations

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

**In-app purchases (50)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jumpstart Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7D Quest Day 1 Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jumpstart Double Down | $1.99 | one-time |
| DaIly Offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer Tier 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sale Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yumiko Unlock Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Region 2 Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rank Up Rick | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1a | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Survivor’s Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rare Runner Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Region 3 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Region 4 Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Yumiko Star Up Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Region 5 Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Region 6 Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Offer Tier 14 | $19.99 | one-time |
| One or All Offer 3d | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elite Keys 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1b | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Set | $19.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 6 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1c | $29.99 | one-time |
| Epic Set | $34.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 7 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1d | $39.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pass | $49.99 | one-time |
| Elite Keys 50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Offer Tier 20 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1e | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1f | $79.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1g | $99.99 | one-time |
| Offer Tier 30 | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowborn free?

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

### Is The Walking Dead free?

The Walking Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shadowborn or The Walking Dead?

Shadowborn is rated higher. Shadowborn averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while The Walking Dead averages 4.8 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Shadowborn or The Walking Dead have ads?

Both Shadowborn and The Walking Dead show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadowborn or The Walking Dead?

Shadowborn ships an update monthly, and The Walking Dead every 3 days. Most recently, Shadowborn was updated on September 28, 2026 and The Walking Dead on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Shadowborn or The Walking Dead?

Shadowborn currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and The Walking Dead at #151. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*