Comparison

Shadow Beats vs TapHorizon

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Beats

Features
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Shadow Beat โ€“ Tap the Rhythm, Feel the Music! Get ready for an electrifying rhythm challenge! Shadow Beat combines addictive tap gameplay with dynamic music and stunning visuals. Your reflexes will be tested as you tap, hold, and slide to the beat. Stay in rhythm, unlock challenges, and master the music. Features Simple one-tap rhythm gameplay Energetic beats and sound effects Increasing difficulty for endless fun Unlock levels and challenges Global leaderboard โ€“ compete with friends Whether youโ€™re a rhythm game fan or just looking for a fun reflex challenge, Shadow Beat will keep you tapping for hours. Download now and feel the beat!

About

TapHorizon

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Master the ancient art of breath combat in TapHorizon: Ascend โ€” a rhythm-action game where your timing is your power. Breathe in sync, defeat elemental bosses, and ascend through 5 mystical realms. NOW COMPLETELY FREE - Every realm, level, and Endless mode unlocks through play โ€” no paywalls - No energy limits โ€” play as much as you want, whenever you want - Earn stars in-game to unlock all 25 character skins - Optional one-time Remove Ads purchase FIVE ELEMENTAL REALMS Journey through Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Celestial realms โ€” each with unique enemies, music, and boss battles. 50 handcrafted levels plus infinite Endless Mode. EPIC BOSS BATTLES Face the Stone Guardian, Storm Warden, Flame Sovereign, Tidal Monarch, and the ultimate Cosmic Archon. Break their shields with perfect timing and absorb their elemental powers. DAILY CHALLENGES A unique rhythm level every day โ€” compete for the best rank against players worldwide. Track your streak and climb the daily leaderboard! ENDLESS MODE Test your endurance across all 5 realm variants. Climb the global leaderboards and prove your mastery. FEATURES: - 50 rhythm levels across 5 elemental realms โ€” all free - 5 epic boss battles with unique mechanics - Endless Mode with global leaderboards - 40+ achievements to unlock - Daily challenges with worldwide competition - Daily login rewards with streak bonuses - 25 collectible character skins โ€” unlock them all with stars earned in-game - Share beautiful score cards with friends - iCloud save sync across devices - Stunning particle effects and animations - Original soundtrack for each realm TapHorizon: Ascend is free to play, supported by optional ads. Remove ads forever with a single one-time purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional Terms: https://starwell-4cf31.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://starwell-4cf31.web.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Shadow Beats1 screens
TapHorizon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Beats at none against TapHorizon's 10. Shadow Beats also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. TapHorizon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Beats asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Beats ships an update every 3 days, TapHorizon every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Shadow Beats versus TapHorizon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow BeatsTapHorizon
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size50 MB178 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlper SelenHermes Horizon

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Beats

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

TapHorizon

One-time10
  • Dragon Sage$0.99
  • Phoenix Master$0.99
  • Cherry Blossom$0.99
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  • Shadow Walker$0.99
  • Crystal Oracle$0.99
  • Lunar Priest$0.99
  • Obsidian Knight$0.99
  • Solar Champion$0.99
  • Golden Emperor$0.99
  • Void Mystic$0.99

Questions

Is Shadow Beats free?
Shadow Beats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TapHorizon free?
TapHorizon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Beats or TapHorizon have ads?
Both Shadow Beats and TapHorizon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Beats or TapHorizon?
Shadow Beats ships an update every 3 days, and TapHorizon every 2 days. Most recently, Shadow Beats was updated on October 30, 2026 and TapHorizon on October 30, 2026.

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