Comparison

Shadow Beats vs Shadow Drift

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!

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Shadow Drift

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Guide your orb of light through a world consumed by shadows. Shadow Drift is a fast-paced action survival game where you control a glowing orb, firing light pulses to destroy shadow enemies while dodging waves of increasingly dangerous foes. Simple tap controls meet deep progression โ€” every run makes you stronger. STORY MODE โ€” 300 LEVELS, 6 REALMS Battle through six handcrafted realms, each with five unique enemy types: - The Ashen Plains โ€” stalkers, dashers, and splitters test your reflexes - The Crimson Depths โ€” infernos and magma crawlers bring the heat - The Frozen Abyss โ€” frost phantoms and blizzard swarms chill to the bone - The Toxic Jungle โ€” mimics and vine snares hide in the green - The Storm Realm โ€” teleporters and thunder shades electrify the arena - The Shadow Void โ€” face the ultimate darkness and defeat the Shadow God Every 10th level features a mini-boss. Every 50th, a realm boss. Level 300 is the final reckoning. ENDLESS MODE โ€” THREE DIFFICULTIES Push your limits across Dusk, Midnight, and Void difficulties. Climb the score ladder, build combos, and earn coins and gems with every run. A new Daily Challenge awaits each day. 25 POWER-UPS TO MASTER From Solar Burst and Nova Bomb to Ghost Mode, Chain Lightning, and Divine Burst โ€” unlock devastating abilities as you level up. Customize your strategy with power-up charges and boosts. 50 ORB SKINS TO COLLECT Express yourself with 50 unique orb skins across Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Premium tiers. Watch ads to unlock random skins, or grab exclusive premium skins from the shop. SKILL TREE โ€” 60 UPGRADES Invest skill points across three paths โ€” Light, Speed, and Force. Boost power-up duration, movement speed, damage output, critical chance, and more. 60 ACHIEVEMENTS TO EARN Track your mastery with 60 achievements across Survivor, Destroyer, Explorer, and Legend categories. From your first shadow kill to defeating the Shadow God โ€” every milestone counts. PRESTIGE SYSTEM Reach level 100 and prestige to unlock exclusive skins and prove your mastery. How many times can you ascend? FEATURES: - Intuitive one-finger tap and drag controls - Original synthesized soundtrack and sound effects - Particle effects, screen shake, and trail visuals - Portrait mode โ€” play anywhere, anytime - Offline play โ€” no internet required for gameplay - Automatic progress saving Download Shadow Drift and become the last light in the void.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Beats at none against Shadow Drift's 10. Shadow Beats also leads on device support and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. Shadow Drift sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Beats asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Shadow Beats versus Shadow Drift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow BeatsShadow Drift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysโ€”
AdsYesโ€”
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betterโ€”
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size50 MB34 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAlper SelenYousef Alenezi

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Beats

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Shadow Drift

One-time10
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • Dragonlord Skin$1.99
  • Voidwalker Skin$1.99
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  • Stardust Skin$1.99
  • Inferno Skin$1.99
  • Frostbite Skin$1.99
  • 200 Gems$2.99
  • 5000 Coins$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 500 Gems$4.99

Questions

Is Shadow Beats free?
Shadow Beats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Drift free?
Shadow Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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