# Upit vs Shadow Blaster

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Blaster at 5.0 against Upit's 4.3. Upit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Blaster sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Upit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadow Blaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upit has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upit | Shadow Blaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upit-ai-game-maker/id6741482135/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blaster/id6767048850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 97 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FRVR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299122544) | [Adam Donovan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889399428) |

## What reviewers say

### Upit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upit-ai-game-maker/id6741482135)

Create and share games in minutes without coding. Design immersive worlds, characters, and challenges using voice and face controls. Participate in contests for cash prizes and connect with a community of creators.

**Highlights:** No-code game creation, Voice and face controls, Theme and character customization, Real-time play-testing, Community sharing and collaboration, Creative contests with cash prizes

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Upit free?

Upit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shadow Blaster free?

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

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

Shadow Blaster is rated higher. Upit averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Shadow Blaster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Upit or Shadow Blaster have ads?

Neither Upit nor Shadow Blaster shows ads.

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

Upit ships an update weekly, and Shadow Blaster weekly. Most recently, Upit was updated on October 10, 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.*