# Shadow Match vs Tidecaller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tidecaller at 100% against Shadow Match's 43%. Tidecaller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Tidecaller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Shadow Match's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tidecaller's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Match | Tidecaller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-match-vampire-rpg/id6746191193/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidecaller/id6760262986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lanqing (Ningbo) Information Technology Service Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728822192) | [Cole Ames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883381332) |

## 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 |


### Tidecaller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidecaller/id6760262986)

Assemble a team of mythical ocean creatures, forge powerful gear, and battle through dangerous seas to restore balance. Hatch, collect, and evolve a diverse roster of aquatic companions to overcome challenges and explore vibrant underwater worlds.

**Highlights:** Hatch and collect unique ocean creatures, Forge and evolve powerful weapons and armor, Battle through expansive adventure stages, Explore procedurally generated dungeons, Engage in daily boss battles, Evolve creatures and gear through multiple stages

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spin Pack — 2 Spins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spin Pack — 4 Spins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,250 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spin Pack — 10 Spins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spin Pack — 20 Spins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Spin Pack — 50 Spins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Crystals | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Match free?

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

### Is Tidecaller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Match or Tidecaller?

Tidecaller is rated higher. Shadow Match averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Tidecaller averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Shadow Match or Tidecaller have ads?

Neither Shadow Match nor Tidecaller shows ads.

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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.*