# Plonky vs D2S Shadow Run

The clearest difference is rating: D2S Shadow Run at 5.0 against Plonky's 3.8. D2S Shadow Run also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). Plonky's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

D2S Shadow Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plonky has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Plonky ships an update every 5 months, D2S Shadow Run every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plonky | D2S Shadow Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plonky/id6747701846/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d2s-shadow-run/id6807102574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 24 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [gametornado](https://appshunter.io/developer/456365838) | [Mohammed Hafidi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802722011) |

## What reviewers say

### Plonky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plonky/id6747701846)

Experience chaotic ragdoll physics in this platformer. Guide a wobbly hero through challenging levels filled with traps and contraptions. Utilize physics-based tools to overcome obstacles and reach victory.

**Highlights:** Wacky ragdoll physics, Challenging platform puzzles, Deadly traps and contraptions, Simple touch controls, 60+ levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### D2S Shadow Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d2s-shadow-run/id6807102574)

An arcade game where players draw platforms to help a character navigate dangerous obstacles and survive. Collect coins to unlock new characters and equipment, and progress through levels or challenge an endless mode.

**Highlights:** Draw platforms to survive, Navigate dangerous obstacles, Collect coins and unlock items, 20 levels and an infinite mode, Use katana and power-ups

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plonky free?

Plonky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is D2S Shadow Run free?

D2S Shadow Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Plonky or D2S Shadow Run?

D2S Shadow Run is rated higher. Plonky averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while D2S Shadow Run averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Plonky or D2S Shadow Run have ads?

Both Plonky and D2S Shadow Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plonky or D2S Shadow Run?

Plonky ships an update every 5 months, and D2S Shadow Run every 3 days. Most recently, Plonky was updated on October 21, 2026 and D2S Shadow Run on October 15, 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.*
