Comparison

Cowboy Swing vs Shadow Dash

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

Head to head
About

Cowboy Swing

Features
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Swing as fast as you can in Cowboy Swing! Swing from point to point and try to get as far as you can while using trampolins to get even further. Try to avoid the red wall, which is slowly moving towards you, since once in the wall, you lose! The trampolins in your way can also make your life a bit more difficult, so use them to your advantage. Make clever use of the game mechanics and be the best cowboy swing player out there!

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

Cowboy Swing4 screens
Shadow Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cowboy Swing at daily against Shadow Dash's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cowboy Swing ships an update daily, Shadow Dash weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Cowboy Swing versus Shadow Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCowboy SwingShadow Dash
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily โ€” betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better14.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size37 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperfamobiJangwook Kim

In-app purchases

None

Cowboy Swing

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cowboy Swing free?
Cowboy Swing 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 Cowboy Swing or Shadow Dash have ads?
Both Cowboy Swing and Shadow Dash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cowboy Swing or Shadow Dash?
Cowboy Swing ships an update daily, and Shadow Dash weekly. Most recently, Cowboy Swing was updated on October 25, 2026 and Shadow Dash on October 25, 2026.

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