Comparison

Shadow Match vs BoltBound

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

BoltBound

Features
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Put every bolt in its place in BoltBound: Screw Puzzle—a colorful sorting challenge where every move matters. Tap uncovered screws and send them to matching color trays. Fill each tray with three screws to clear it, but plan ahead: if your temporary storage fills up, the level is over. FEATURES • Handcrafted levels with layered shapes and increasingly intricate layouts • Simple tap-to-play controls and a guided practice tutorial • Four useful power-ups: add storage with the Drill, pull matching screws with the Magnet, smash a shape with the Hammer, or skip ahead with Rewind • Daily coin rewards and a free prize-wheel spin every 24 hours • Level selection so you can replay unlocked puzzles • Satisfying animations, physics, sound effects, music, and haptic feedback • Optional rewarded ads for extra help or bonus rewards • In-app coin packs with bonus wheel spins Clear every shape, master each colorful arrangement, and see how far your puzzle-solving skills can take you. BoltBound is easy to learn, satisfying to play, and built for quick breaks or longer brain-teasing sessions.

Screenshots

Shadow Match4 screens
BoltBound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Match at none against BoltBound's shown. BoltBound's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 BoltBound sells 5 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, BoltBound every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shadow Match versus BoltBound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow MatchBoltBound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB63 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLanqing (Ningbo) Information Technology Service Co., Ltd.BATUHAN TORUN

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
5 purchases

BoltBound

One-time5
  • 200 Coins$1.99
  • 450 Coins$3.99
  • 750 Coins$5.99
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  • 1100 Coins$7.99
  • 1500 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Shadow Match free?
Shadow Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoltBound free?
BoltBound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Match or BoltBound have ads?
BoltBound shows ads; Shadow Match does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Match or BoltBound?
Shadow Match ships an update monthly, and BoltBound every 2 days. Most recently, Shadow Match was updated on November 5, 2026 and BoltBound on October 31, 2026.

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