Comparison

Shadowborn Legacy vs Doodlekeep

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

Head to head
About

Shadowborn Legacy

Features
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Darkness has returned. The revenants rise once more. Only the shadow slayer can stop them. Enter the cursed world of Shadowborn Legacy: Dark Warrior โ€” a fast-paced 2D action RPG where you play as legendary warriors who battle through waves of undead, wraiths, and terrifying creatures from beyond. *Slash Through the Shadows Unleash deadly combos and master unique skills as you cut through relentless enemies. Each hero has a distinct fighting style and ultimate power. *Legendary Weapons & Skills Equip and upgrade powerful weapons โ€” cursed blades, scythes, twin daggers, and more. Customize your build with explosive skills and passive buffs. *Explore a Dark World Fight across haunted forests, ruined castles, and forgotten catacombs. Each map brings new enemies, traps, and fearsome bosses. Evolve Your Strength Level up your heroes, forge stronger gear, and unlock new abilities to survive the growing darkness. Only the strongest slayers will stand until the end. *Game Features: High-speed 2D action with smooth mobile controls Multiple playable heroes, each with unique abilities Stunning dark fantasy visuals and effects Deep skill and weapon upgrade system Offline play supported โ€” battle anywhere, anytime The war has begun. Will you rise as the Shadowborn Legacy: Dark Warrior... or fall into the abyss?

About

Doodlekeep

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A notebook. Two castles. One gloriously ridiculous siege. Doodlekeep: Knights of the Margin is a single-player strategy game drawn in pen, pencil, and a little colored ink. Recruit your company, build a balanced army, and watch tiny warriors march into battle. Your orders decide who holds the page. TRY CHAPTER I FREE Play the first three battles free, including the chapter finale. A single Full Notebook in-app purchase unlocks the remaining eight chapters and Endless Siege. Your demo progress carries forward. No ads or subscriptions. A COMPLETE CAMPAIGN Fight 27 battles across nine chapters, from castle margins and frozen lands to desert ruins, lava fields, and kingdoms in the sky. Each chapter brings different battle boards and a powerful guardian. BUILD YOUR COMPANY Command nine unit types, including shield knights, longbows, ink wizards, mounted paladins, catapults, ballistas, and fire-breathing page drakes. Upgrade equipment and armor in the Armory, strengthen your castle defenses, and hire three distinctive heroes at the Tavern. SMALL KNIGHTS, BIG PERSONALITIES Enjoy sketch-style sword swings, arrows, magic, crumbling castles, and drawn flames. Rival castle lords argue from their windows while tiny warriors answer with exuberant wordless battle cries. Medieval music and battle sounds complete the notebook world. KEEP TURNING THE PAGES Replay battles for stars, earn crowns through play, and see how long your company can survive Endless Siege. Save progress locally and export a chronicle backup to keep it safe. PLAY OFFLINE The installed game includes its artwork, music, sound effects, and campaign. No internet connection or game account is required for unlocked gameplay. Internet is required to purchase or restore your Full Notebook unlock through the App Store. No ads or subscriptions. New chapters and battlefields coming soon!

Screenshots

Shadowborn Legacy3 screens
Doodlekeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Doodlekeep at every 2 days against Shadowborn Legacy's every 5 weeks. Shadowborn Legacy's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadowborn Legacy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Doodlekeep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowborn Legacy ships an update every 5 weeks, Doodlekeep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Shadowborn Legacy versus Doodlekeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowborn LegacyDoodlekeep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size168 MB209 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developerduong ducDefender Outfitters

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shadowborn Legacy

One-time10
  • Investment1$1.99
  • Most Popular$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
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  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Investment2$2.99
  • 350 gems$4.99
  • Supply Pack$4.99
  • Best Value$7.99
  • 750 gems$9.99
  • 2000 gems$19.99
1 purchases

Doodlekeep

One-time1
  • Full Notebook$3.99

Questions

Is Shadowborn Legacy free?
Shadowborn Legacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doodlekeep free?
Doodlekeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadowborn Legacy or Doodlekeep have ads?
Neither Shadowborn Legacy nor Doodlekeep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowborn Legacy or Doodlekeep?
Shadowborn Legacy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Doodlekeep every 2 days. Most recently, Shadowborn Legacy was updated on October 12, 2026 and Doodlekeep on October 18, 2026.

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