Shadow Beats vs TapHorizon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow Beats
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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 youโre 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!
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
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. TapHorizon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Beats asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shadow Beats ships an update every 3 days, TapHorizon every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Shadow Beats | TapHorizon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Alper Selen | Hermes Horizon |
In-app purchases
Shadow Beats
No in-app purchases
TapHorizon
- 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?
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Do Shadow Beats or TapHorizon have ads?
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