Comparison

Shadow on the Map vs TriviaRacing

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

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About

Shadow on the Map

Embark on a global detective adventure, answering trivia questions about countries, cities, and history to track down criminals. Explore iconic landmarks and solve mysteries across 100 unique chapters. Uncover spy plots and recover stolen artifacts in this thrilling travel trivia game.

Highlights
  • 100 unique chapters with real-world locations
  • Stunning photos and clues from across the globe
  • Challenging trivia scenes
  • Story-driven gameplay
  • Unlock achievements and level up
Features
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Become a globe-trotting detective in Shadow on the Map! In this thrilling travel trivia adventure, you're the world’s last hope to catch a global network of spies and thieves. Chase notorious criminals across iconic landmarks and mysterious locations—one question at a time. Use your knowledge of countries, cities, history, and geography to answer real-world trivia and close in on your target. Each correct answer brings you closer to solving the case. But be careful—one mistake could cost you time and the artifact you're chasing. Features: • 100 unique chapters, each with real-world locations and artifacts • Stunning photos and clues from across the globe • Challenging trivia scenes that test your travel and history knowledge • Story-driven gameplay with rival thieves, spy plots, and stolen relics • Unlock achievements, earn XP, and level up your detective rank Whether you're a travel buff, a trivia expert, or a mystery lover—Shadow on the Map is your passport to a world of puzzles, stories, and global adventure. Can you solve every case? The chase is on.

About

TriviaRacing

Compete in real-time trivia races against three other players. Answer questions quickly and accurately to advance your car on the track and climb the leaderboards. Designed for short, engaging sessions with customizable racers and various power-ups.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer racing
  • Skill-based matchmaking
  • Three race modes
  • Power-ups
  • Racer customization
  • Daily and all-time leaderboards
  • Anonymous play option
Features
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**TriviaRacing turns every question into a race.** Four players. One track. The fastest correct answer pulls your car ahead. Get it wrong or take too long, and you'll watch the leaders disappear toward the finish line. No turn-based waiting. No grinding through hundreds of questions alone. Every match is a head-to-head sprint that wraps in two to eight minutes — perfect for a coffee break or the bus ride home. **HOW IT WORKS** - Pick a race length: Quick (6 rounds), Standard (12 rounds), or Grand Prix (24 rounds) - Get matched with three players near your skill level in seconds - Answer each trivia question — speed and accuracy decide how far your car moves - Cross the finish line first to climb the leaderboards and your rating **FEATURES** - **Real-time multiplayer racing** — see opponents' cars move on the same track as everyone answers - **Skill-based matchmaking** — Glicko-2 rating keeps races competitive - **Three race modes** — short Quick races unlock Standard, which unlocks the long-haul Grand Prix - **Three power-ups per race** — Hint removes two wrong answers, Boost doubles your speed bonus, Freeze halves every rival's speed bonus and shields you from theirs - **Customize your racer** — pick a character, kart body, and wheels - **Daily and all-time leaderboards** — track your rank against players worldwide - **Play anonymously** — no signup, no email required. Link an Apple or Google account later to save your progress across devices. - **Curated trivia bank** — questions across general knowledge, science, history, sports, movies, and more **DESIGNED FOR SHORT SESSIONS** Every race resolves the moment all four players have answered — no waiting out timers. A Quick race finishes in about two minutes. You can play one match while the kettle boils. **FAIR PLAY, BUILT IN** All scoring is server-authoritative. The server picks questions, times answers, and computes points — there is no way to cheat by tampering with the app. New players are protected by beginner-only matches until they find their footing. **NO PLAY BLOCKERS** No energy bars, no lives, no timers blocking play. Every power-up can be earned free through racing — daily rewards and post-race loot drops — so you never have to pay to keep playing. Purchases just top up your stockpile faster. And all cosmetics are purely visual: characters, kart bodies, and wheels never change a race. **WHO IT'S FOR** - Trivia fans who want a faster, more competitive format than solo quiz apps - Casual gamers looking for a five-minute mobile match - Anyone who's ever wanted to settle "who's actually smarter" with a friend

Screenshots

Shadow on the Map4 screens
TriviaRacing3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow on the Map at none against TriviaRacing's 10. TriviaRacing's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TriviaRacing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow on the Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shadow on the Map against 5.0 for TriviaRacing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow on the Map ships an update weekly, TriviaRacing every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Shadow on the Map versus TriviaRacing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow on the MapTriviaRacing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJacob LashleyDejan Novovic

Customer experience

Shadow on the Map

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TriviaRacing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shadow on the Map

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

TriviaRacing

One-time10
  • Reflex Starter$0.99
  • Purple Sport Wheels$0.99
  • Sunset Body Kit$0.99
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  • Mint Body Kit$0.99
  • Poudre Body Kit$0.99
  • Gold Rims$1.99
  • Zyra$2.99
  • Bullet Time Pack$2.99
  • Chrono Boost Bundle$4.99
  • Time Warp Elite$9.99

Questions

Is Shadow on the Map free?
Shadow on the Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TriviaRacing free?
TriviaRacing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow on the Map or TriviaRacing?
Shadow on the Map and TriviaRacing are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Shadow on the Map or TriviaRacing have ads?
Neither Shadow on the Map nor TriviaRacing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow on the Map or TriviaRacing?
Shadow on the Map ships an update weekly, and TriviaRacing every 3 days. Most recently, Shadow on the Map was updated on October 11, 2026 and TriviaRacing on September 29, 2026.

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