Comparison

Synkplay vs Shadow Architect

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

Head to head

Synkplay

Watch in sync with friends

3D Block Puzzle Game

About

Synkplay

Features

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Synkplay is an open-source third-party client for iOS that lets you watch anything in perfect sync with your friends no matter where they are. It is fully compatible with any client or server that implements the open-source SP protocol, meaning you can seamlessly connect with friends regardless of what platform they are on. Synkplay is developed and maintained by yuroyami

About

Shadow Architect

Features

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Shadow Architect is a 3D block puzzle game that tests your spatial imagination. The game displays projection views of a target structure from multiple angles. Your task is to place blocks in a 3D grid to reconstruct the structure so that it matches the shadows from every angle exactly. Features include multiple difficulty levels, a creative workshop to build and share your own puzzles, leaderboards, and star ratings. http://www.91suanming.cn/ygzeula.html

Screenshots

Synkplay2 screens

Shadow Architect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synkplay at none against Shadow Architect's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Shadow Architect sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Synkplay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Synkplay ships an update monthly, Shadow Architect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Synkplay versus Shadow Architect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Synkplay	Shadow Architect
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 5 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	14.1 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	146 MB	5 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Akram Abdelwahhab Sidena	火光温

In-app purchases

None

Synkplay

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadow Architect

Subscriptions1

VIP subscription for 1 year$0.991 Year

Questions

Is Synkplay free?

Synkplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Shadow Architect free?

Shadow Architect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Synkplay or Shadow Architect have ads?

Neither Synkplay nor Shadow Architect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Synkplay or Shadow Architect?

Synkplay ships an update monthly, and Shadow Architect every 5 weeks. Most recently, Synkplay was updated on September 30, 2026 and Shadow Architect on October 8, 2026.