Comparison

Corelight vs Shadowlight

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

Head to head
About

Corelight

Features
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In CORE LIGHT, you become a mage of light with the unique ability to draw - Unique Gameplay: Draw to fight: every shape you sketch triggers a different skill. Combine runes to create powerful combos. Experience the thrill of “creating your own skills” in a way never seen before in action games. - Key Features: Diverse heroes: unlock and upgrade powerful light mages and warriors, each with unique abilities. Epic bosses: face legendary monsters that will test your reflexes and tactics. Rune evolution: the more you play, the more shapes and skills you unlock – from ice shards and fireballs to lightning strikes and healing magic. Stunning neon-style visuals with explosive skill effects for an eye-catching experience. Deep upgrade system: enhance your hero’s strength, improve drawing accuracy, and unlock devastating ultimate skills. - Why play CORE LIGHT? Fresh gameplay that’s easy to learn but hard to master. Every player has a unique drawing and combat style, creating a personalized experience. Perfect for both casual players looking for quick fun and mid-core players seeking depth and challenge

About

Shadowlight

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Something is wrong inside the Wolfshade Asylum. Your sister was taken there, and now it’s up to you to find her and uncover the mystery behind what happened. Set in the 1930s, this story-driven first-person mystery changes the way you play in every chapter. One moment you’re running through narrow corridors under pressure, the next you’re solving puzzles or reacting to something you can’t fully see. Every run is procedurally generated, bringing new layouts, new paths, and new risks. Wolfshade Asylum feels structured and elegant at first, but beneath that surface, something isn’t right. The deeper you go, the harder it is to tell what’s safe and what isn’t. To survive longer, you’ll need to adapt, upgrade your skills, and make better use of powerups as challenges become more demanding. As you explore, you’ll find scattered documents, notes, and fragments of information. Piece by piece, they reveal what really happened inside the asylum—and why your sister was taken there. Key Features: - Every chapter plays differently - Procedurally generated runs with changing layouts - Multiple gameplay styles: runner, puzzle, action, and survival mechanics - Character upgrades and powerups - Hidden story through collectible documents Can you survive the Wolfshade Asylum, uncover the truth, and bring your sister back?

Screenshots

Corelight4 screens
Shadowlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Corelight at none against Shadowlight's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Corelight sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Shadowlight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Corelight versus Shadowlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCorelightShadowlight
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB745 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperHO Xuan ThuStefan Markovic

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Corelight

One-time6
  • Some Gems$2.99
  • Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Heap of Gems$9.99
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  • Bag of Gems$19.99
  • Sack of Gems$29.99
  • Chest of Gems$49.99
10 purchases

Shadowlight

One-time10
  • Gem Pack (20 gems)$0.99
  • Coin Pack (500 coins)$0.99
  • Starter Pack (1400 coins + 50 gems)$2.99
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  • 20% More XP$3.99
  • Gem Vault (120 gems)$4.99
  • Coin Vault (3000 coins)$4.99
  • Faster Energy$6.99
  • Pro Pack (5000 coins + 200 gems)$7.99
  • Gem Crate (320 gems)$9.99
  • Coin Crate (8000 coins)$9.99

Questions

Is Corelight free?
Corelight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadowlight free?
Shadowlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Corelight or Shadowlight have ads?
Shadowlight shows ads; Corelight does not.

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