Comparison

Crazy Apple vs Shadow Node

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

Head to head
About

Crazy Apple

Features
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Join Crazy Apple in its dizzying fall from the tree. You will fight with hungry bugs that will suck your energy. Don't worry, at the end there will be an effervescent surprise.

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Shadow Node

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Welcome to Shadow Node – the ultimate hacker idle experience. You are an elite hacker on a mission to infiltrate global networks, breach high-security servers, and mine valuable data fragments. Your ultimate goal? The legendary Shadow Node—a network so secretive it is only spoken of in whispers on the deepest dark web forums. Are you ready to bring the digital world to its knees? FEATURES Progressive Hacking Network Work your way up from simple local networks to complex government databases. Every successful hack brings you closer to the top of the digital food chain. Idle Gameplay: Your Botnet Never Sleeps Progress even while you’re offline. Your scripts automatically gather data fragments while you're away. Return to collect massive rewards—perfect for hackers on the go. Deep Upgrade System Invest in cutting-edge hacking tools, AI assistants, massive botnets, and quantum processors. Optimize your mining rate with hundreds of unique upgrades. Strategic Prestige System Perform a strategic reset to unlock permanent bonuses and multipliers. Plan your ascension carefully to exponentially increase your earning potential. Milestones & Achievements Complete challenging objectives to unlock legendary Dark Matter upgrades that fundamentally transform your gameplay. Immersive Cyberpunk Atmosphere Experience an atmospheric soundtrack and a dark aesthetic designed to pull you deep into the world of cybercrime. HIGHLIGHTS Offline Progression: Your mining operations run 24/7. Fully Customizable: Tweak visual effects, haptic feedback, and choose from multiple languages. Mobile Optimized: Smooth gameplay and intuitive touch controls. PREMIUM MODE (Optional) Maximize your efficiency with the Premium Upgrade: 2x Mining Rate: Double the speed of your data extraction. Ad-Free: No interruptions, just pure hacking. Instant Boosts: Get immediate payouts with zero delays. Leave no trace. Download Shadow Node now and begin your ascent to hacker stardom!

Screenshots

Crazy Apple3 screens
Shadow Node4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crazy Apple at none against Shadow Node's 1. Crazy Apple also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Node sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Crazy Apple asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crazy Apple ships an update every 10 days, Shadow Node weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Crazy Apple versus Shadow Node: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrazy AppleShadow Node
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco SegradoNETBYTE UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

In-app purchases

None

Crazy Apple

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadow Node

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Crazy Apple free?
Crazy Apple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Node free?
Shadow Node is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crazy Apple or Shadow Node have ads?
Shadow Node shows ads; Crazy Apple does not.
Which is updated more often, Crazy Apple or Shadow Node?
Crazy Apple ships an update every 10 days, and Shadow Node weekly. Most recently, Crazy Apple was updated on October 28, 2026 and Shadow Node on November 5, 2026.

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