# Shadow Match vs Combo Fighter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Combo Fighter at 88% against Shadow Match's 43%. Combo Fighter also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Shadow Match's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Match sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Combo Fighter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Combo Fighter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Shadow Match's written reviews are positive against 88% of Combo Fighter's.

Shadow Match ships an update monthly, Combo Fighter every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Match | Combo Fighter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-match-vampire-rpg/id6746191193/reviews) | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-fighter/id6756580458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lanqing (Ningbo) Information Technology Service Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728822192) | [Harmony Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771723187) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-match-vampire-rpg/id6746191193)

Engage in strategic puzzle combat and team building in a vampire-themed RPG. Collect and upgrade unique heroes, explore diverse game modes, and battle through challenging quests and mazes. Enjoy cooperative and competitive play with alliances and arena challenges.

**Highlights:** Match-3 combat, Idle card battles, Unique mini-games, Hero collection and upgrades, Exploration and challenges, Cooperative and competitive play, Offline progression

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cocoa Pack Ⅰ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prime Summon Pack Ⅰ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Prime Blood Essence Pack Ⅰ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cocoa Pack Ⅱ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Prime Summon Pack Ⅱ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cocoa Pack Ⅲ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack A | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack F | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack C | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack D | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack B | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blood Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Essence Blood Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack Ⅱ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack Ⅲ | $12.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack M | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack K | $14.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Ⅲ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack I | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Essence Blood Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### Combo Fighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-fighter/id6756580458)

Connect punch, kick, and special attack tiles to unleash powerful chained combos against waves of enemies. Merge tiles to strengthen moves and unlock new damage potential. Master sequences to discover every possible attack.

**Highlights:** Connect attack tiles for combos, Merge tiles to strengthen moves, Unlock new damage potential, Discover combo possibilities, Demolish waves of enemies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 200 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 550 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Speed Up 2x | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Pack of Tickets | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Speed Up 4x | $13.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Piece Rotation Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 200 Tickets | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Match free?

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

### Is Combo Fighter free?

Combo Fighter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Match or Combo Fighter?

Combo Fighter is rated higher. Shadow Match averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Combo Fighter averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Shadow Match or Combo Fighter have ads?

Combo Fighter shows ads; Shadow Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Match or Combo Fighter?

Shadow Match ships an update monthly, and Combo Fighter every 3 days. Most recently, Shadow Match was updated on October 7, 2026 and Combo Fighter 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.*