# Shadow Ninja vs Master Assassin

The clearest difference is rating: Master Assassin at 4.9 against Shadow Ninja's 2.0. Master Assassin also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). Shadow Ninja's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Master Assassin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shadow Ninja asks for nothing beyond the download.

Master Assassin holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Master Assassin has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shadow Ninja ships an update every 2 weeks, Master Assassin every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Ninja | Master Assassin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-ninja-stealth-assassin/id6742402717/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-assassin-stealth-ops/id6744745856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mustafa Malik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657263203) | [Muhammet Ali Oztrkolu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809149471) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-ninja-stealth-assassin/id6742402717)

Embrace the shadows as a skilled warrior in a mystical land. Engage in strategic battles, unlock abilities, and uncover ancient techniques to restore balance. Your decisions shape your path to becoming a ninja legend.

**Highlights:** Stealth and agility gameplay, Strategic combat, Unlockable abilities, Skill upgrades, Hidden scroll collection, Immersive ninja experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Master Assassin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-assassin-stealth-ops/id6744745856)

Engage in strategic stealth gameplay with physics-based puzzles. Carefully plan your movements and wait for the perfect moment to eliminate targets without being detected. This action-puzzle game features humorous animations and challenging levels with unique traps and boss fights.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Stealth assassination gameplay, Humorous cartoon animations, Jumping and bouncing mechanics, Boss fights and special traps, Unlockable levels and skill improvement, Keyboard support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Ninja free?

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

### Is Master Assassin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Ninja or Master Assassin?

Master Assassin is rated higher. Shadow Ninja averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Master Assassin averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Shadow Ninja or Master Assassin have ads?

Both Shadow Ninja and Master Assassin show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Ninja or Master Assassin?

Shadow Ninja ships an update every 2 weeks, and Master Assassin every 5 days. Most recently, Shadow Ninja was updated on October 24, 2026 and Master Assassin on October 24, 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.*