Comparison

Shadow Match vs Nightborn Empire

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Match

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
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More than just a battle, it's a dark destiny. Step into a world of eternal night. As the Descendant of Vampires, you won't just match tiles—you'll rule a kingdom. Experience the perfect blend of tactical RPG combat, immersive vampire lore, and instant fun. Why Shadow Match is your next obsession: LIVE THE VAMPIRE LIFE: Beyond the battlefield, immerse yourself in the dark arts. Awaken ancient bloodlines, and manage your coven. TACTICAL MATCH-3 COMBAT: Solve puzzles to fuel your squad's unique abilities. Every match is a strategic strike against the light. EPIC RPG PROGRESSION: Summon legendary vampires, evolve their powers, and dominate in the Arena or the vast Throneland. TAP FUN MINI-GAMES: Need a break from the hunt? Dive into Tap Fun! Enjoy a huge variety of addictive, casual mini-games to relax and earn bonus rewards for your heroes.

About

Nightborn Empire

Features
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The night belongs to those bold enough to rule it. Nightborn Empire is a gothic strategy game where you raise a vampire citadel, command powerful heroes, master forbidden research, and contend with rivals across a persistent world. BUILD YOUR DOMAIN Expand and upgrade your citadel, strengthen its defenses, gather vital resources, and shape an empire worthy of the night. COMMAND VAMPIRE HEROES Recruit distinctive heroes, develop their power, and choose the right champions to lead your forces. MASTER DARK RESEARCH Unlock lasting military, economic, and strategic advantages through an interconnected research system. MARCH ACROSS A LIVING WORLD Scout rival citadels, hunt mercenaries, gather resources, and send specialized troop formations across the world map. COMPETE FOR SUPREMACY Climb City and World leaderboards across power, hero progression, citadel development, combat achievements, and more. FORGE ALLIANCES Create or join a Coven, chat with other rulers, build friendships, and coordinate your rise through the ranks. YOUR EMPIRE. YOUR LEGACY. Every decision shapes your ascent. Build patiently, strike decisively, and become the power every rival fears when darkness falls. Nightborn Empire requires an internet connection. Optional in-app purchases are available.

Screenshots

Shadow Match4 screens
Nightborn Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nightborn Empire at every 4 days against Shadow Match's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Shadow Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nightborn Empire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Match ships an update monthly, Nightborn Empire every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shadow Match versus Nightborn Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow MatchNightborn Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB1.8 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLanqing (Ningbo) Information Technology Service Co., Ltd.SSY Media LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shadow Match

One-time10
  • First Pack$0.99
  • Prime Summon Pack Ⅰ$1.99
  • Hero pack A$3.99
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  • Hero pack F$3.99
  • Weekly Card$4.99
  • Gold Pack$4.99
  • Essence Blood Pack$4.99
  • Monthly Card$14.99
  • Hero pack M$14.99
  • Recharge Ⅲ$19.99
10 purchases

Nightborn Empire

One-time10
  • Alaric Ironvale Fragments$0.99
  • Cassian Vhalor Fragments$0.99
  • Daily Resource Cache$0.99
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  • Evelyne Duskmere Fragments$1.99
  • Borislav Redmaw Fragments$1.99
  • Lyssara Veyne Fragments$4.99
  • Crimson Arcana Fragments$4.99
  • Ravencroft Sable Fragments$4.99
  • Aurelia Thorne Fragments$9.99
  • Morwen Blackveil Fragments$9.99

Questions

Is Shadow Match free?
Shadow Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nightborn Empire free?
Nightborn Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Match or Nightborn Empire have ads?
Neither Shadow Match nor Nightborn Empire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Match or Nightborn Empire?
Shadow Match ships an update monthly, and Nightborn Empire every 4 days. Most recently, Shadow Match was updated on November 5, 2026 and Nightborn Empire on November 5, 2026.

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