Comparison

Shadow Dash vs Paws Vs Claws

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Dash

Features
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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!

About

Paws Vs Claws

Jump between platforms to survive as long as possible in this fast-paced arcade game. Choose your team, Paws or Claws, and dodge or pounce on opposing pets to earn bragging rights. It's a silly and addictive battle to see which team reigns supreme.

Highlights
  • Team selection (Paws or Claws)
  • Platform jumping gameplay
  • Dodge and pounce mechanics
  • Endless survival mode
  • Competitive bragging rights
Features
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Pick your team, Paws or Claws, and jump from platform to platform for as long as you can! The longer you survive, the bigger your bragging rights. But be careful, the other side is out in full force. Dodge or pounce the opposing team’s adorable pets as you hop, land, and try not to take a tumble! It is fast, silly, and wildly addictive, and it is your chance to battle to see who really is man’s best friend. Are you Team Paws or Team Claws?

Screenshots

Shadow Dash4 screens
Paws Vs Claws4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Dash at none against Paws Vs Claws's 9. Shadow Dash also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Paws Vs Claws's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads 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. Paws Vs Claws sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Dash ships an update weekly, Paws Vs Claws every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Shadow Dash versus Paws Vs Claws: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow DashPaws Vs Claws
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJangwook KimDUMHAWK LLC

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Dash

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Paws Vs Claws

One-time9
  • Unlock Doberman$0.99
  • Unlock Maine Coon$0.99
  • Unlock German Shepherd$0.99
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  • Unlock Pug$0.99
  • Unlock Black Cat$0.99
  • Unlock Doodle$0.99
  • Unlock Golden Retriever$0.99
  • Unlock Sphynx$0.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Shadow Dash free?
Shadow Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paws Vs Claws free?
Paws Vs Claws is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Dash or Paws Vs Claws have ads?
Both Shadow Dash and Paws Vs Claws show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Dash or Paws Vs Claws?
Shadow Dash ships an update weekly, and Paws Vs Claws every 3 days. Most recently, Shadow Dash was updated on October 16, 2026 and Paws Vs Claws on October 4, 2026.

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