Comparison

Single Strike vs Shadow Dash

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

Head to head
About

Single Strike

Features
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Single Strike - Cube is an innovative action-puzzle game that seamlessly blends one-line drawing with strategic defense. In this world, your finger is the most powerful weapon, and color is the purest form of power! [Core Gameplay: Trace to Defend] Above the battlefield, waves of colorful monsters surge along the path; below, a mysterious grid of cubes holds the key to victory. Observe the enemy’s color, locate matching cubes in the grid, and connect them with a single stroke. This is not just a test of speed, but a duel of wits. In a cluttered space, finding the right colors and planning the perfect line will determine the survival of your defense. Darkness is encroaching, and the colors are beginning to fade. Hero, it is time to move your fingertips—slash through the shadows and light up the world!

About

Shadow Dash

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Ready to travel between two worlds of light and shadow? Shadow Dash is a one-tap run action game where timing and reflexes are everything. CORE MECHANIC: Day & Night Reversal In this world, platforms change dramatically with time: - Day: Shadows of buildings and trees become platforms - Night: Street lamps, neon signs, and moonlight become platforms - Transition: Platforms you trusted disappear, and new ones appear INTUITIVE ONE-TAP CONTROLS Tap to jump! Easy to start, but mastering it requires precise timing. 10-LEVEL DIFFICULTY SYSTEM From Tutorial to Legend, difficulty scales naturally with your skill. Moving platforms, shrinking platforms, spikes, and wind zones keep you on your toes. RICH CUSTOMIZATION - 12 character skins (eye styles, head decorations, special effects) - 11 trail effects (fire, ice, rainbow, and more) - 8 theme backgrounds (city, forest, space, neon, and more) CHALLENGES & ACHIEVEMENTS - 3 new daily challenges every day - 8 types of achievement systems - Perfect landing, combo, and near-miss bonuses Jump into the world of light and shadow now!

Screenshots

Single Strike3 screens
Shadow Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Single Strike at daily against Shadow Dash's weekly. Single Strike also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Single Strike ships an update daily, Shadow Dash weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Single Strike versus Shadow Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingle StrikeShadow Dash
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俏 徐Jangwook Kim

In-app purchases

None

Single Strike

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Single Strike free?
Single Strike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Dash free?
Shadow Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Single Strike or Shadow Dash have ads?
Both Single Strike and Shadow Dash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Single Strike or Shadow Dash?
Single Strike ships an update daily, and Shadow Dash weekly. Most recently, Single Strike was updated on October 8, 2026 and Shadow Dash on October 25, 2026.

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