Cowboy Swing vs Shadow Dash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Cowboy Swing
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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!
Shadow Dash
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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!
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cowboy Swing ships an update daily, Shadow Dash weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Cowboy Swing | Shadow Dash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily โ better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 14.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | famobi | Jangwook Kim |
In-app purchases
Cowboy Swing
No in-app purchases
Shadow Dash
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cowboy Swing free?
Is Shadow Dash free?
Do Cowboy Swing or Shadow Dash have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cowboy Swing or Shadow Dash?
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