Comparison

DropShadow vs Shadow Path

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

Head to head
About

DropShadow

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DropShadow is a maze chase about control under pressure. You guide a living drop through rooms that move, open and close around you. A Shadow follows. Every movement spends mass, so every turn matters. Collect mass, read the hazards, use portals, currents, switches and safe chambers, then find the exit. Between runs, open the DropLab to shape your drop with more mass, lower drain and abilities like Dash, Shield and Phase. The rooms are short, but they ask for focus. Retry fast, learn clean routes, chase better times, and return each day for new runs, goals and rankings. Move fast. Stay calm. Reach the exit before the Shadow does.

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Shadow Path

Features
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Memorize the maze. Escape in the dark. Shadow Path: Memory Maze is a challenging memory puzzle where every second counts. Study the maze while the lights are on, memorize the correct path, then navigate through the darkness and reach the exit before time runs out. HOW TO PLAY โ€ข Memorize the maze before the lights go out โ€ข Navigate using only your memory โ€ข Reach the exit before time runs out โ€ข Complete levels and earn stars โ€ข Use hints when you get stuck โ€ข Improve your times and climb the rankings 120 CHALLENGING LEVELS Explore 120 handcrafted maze levels that become increasingly difficult. Each level challenges your memory, focus, and navigation skills. UNLOCK UNIQUE CHARACTERS Collect diamonds and unlock different characters. Choose your favorite hero and make your journey through the darkness your own. COMPETE FOR THE BEST TIMES Complete levels as quickly as possible, collect stars, and compare your performance with players around the world. NEED HELP? Use Map, Light, and Hint abilities when a maze becomes too challenging. FEATURES โ€ข 120 handcrafted maze levels โ€ข Memory-based puzzle gameplay โ€ข Increasing difficulty โ€ข Unique unlockable characters โ€ข Stars and global rankings โ€ข Map, Light, and Hint abilities โ€ข Clean neon visual style โ€ข Quick sessions perfect for mobile Can you memorize the path before the darkness takes over? Download Shadow Path: Memory Maze and test your memory.

Screenshots

DropShadow4 screens
Shadow Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DropShadow at none against Shadow Path's 5. DropShadow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 Path sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DropShadow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DropShadow ships an update every 9 days, Shadow Path every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
DropShadow versus Shadow Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropShadowShadow Path
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size63 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALESSANDRO NOBILEGokberk KARSLIOGLU

In-app purchases

None

DropShadow

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Shadow Path

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • 50 Diamonds$0.99
  • 150 Diamonds$2.99
  • 400 Diamonds$6.99

Questions

Is DropShadow free?
DropShadow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Path free?
Shadow Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DropShadow or Shadow Path have ads?
Shadow Path shows ads; DropShadow does not.
Which is updated more often, DropShadow or Shadow Path?
DropShadow ships an update every 9 days, and Shadow Path every 3 weeks. Most recently, DropShadow was updated on October 5, 2026 and Shadow Path on October 10, 2026.

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