Comparison

Shadow Ninja vs DiceKnight

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Ninja

Features
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Don't dodge — graze. Shadow Ninja is a one-hand ink-wash dodge action game. The closer a blade passes, the higher your multiplier and ink gauge climb. Fill the gauge for Ink Overdrive — a short double-points power window. At every gate, choose: bank your score safely, or push it all deeper. ◆ Graze scoring — closer calls, bigger multipliers ◆ Ink Overdrive: fill the gauge for double points ◆ Bank vs Push at every gate, plus a 1-of-3 arts draft ◆ Shuriken, kunai, sickles, crescent moons — shifting blade storms ◆ Summon and collect all eight shadow ninjas ◆ Sumi-e ink aesthetic, short and sharp runs Rewarded ads (revive, rerolls) are all optional.

About

DiceKnight

Engage in a turn-based strategy RPG where dice rolls determine combat outcomes. Explore 6 realms, battle diverse enemies, and face challenging bosses. Enjoy a fully offline experience with stunning visuals and haptic feedback.

Highlights
  • Turn-based dice combat
  • Strategy and risk-reward decisions
  • 36 handcrafted levels
  • 20+ enemy types
  • 3D boss battles
  • Fully offline gameplay
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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Roll the dice. Slash the enemy. Conquer 6 realms. Dice Knight is a turn-based strategy RPG where every battle is decided by your dice rolls — and your wits. GAMEPLAY • Roll dice to attack — lock your best rolls, re-roll the rest • 36 handcrafted levels across 6 themed chapters • Face 20+ enemy types from pirates to mummies to shadow knights • Challenge epic 3D bosses with unique battle mechanics STRATEGY • Every turn is a risk-vs-reward decision • Lock dice wisely to maximize damage • Adapt your tactics as enemies grow stronger each chapter STORY • Pre-battle cutscenes reveal each enemy's origin • Journey from raging oceans to scorching deserts to the shadow abyss HIGHLIGHTS • Stunning 2D sprite combat + 3D boss models • Fully offline — no internet needed • Haptic feedback on every hit and crit 100% free. Zero ads. Zero in-app purchases. Your first boss awaits — download now.

Screenshots

Shadow Ninja4 screens
DiceKnight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DiceKnight at none against Shadow Ninja's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

Shadow Ninja ships an update every 8 days, DiceKnight every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shadow Ninja versus DiceKnight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow NinjaDiceKnight
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB288 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperStudio Solum晓 郭

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Ninja

No in-app purchases

None

DiceKnight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow Ninja free?
Shadow Ninja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DiceKnight free?
DiceKnight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadow Ninja or DiceKnight have ads?
Shadow Ninja shows ads; DiceKnight does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Ninja or DiceKnight?
Shadow Ninja ships an update every 8 days, and DiceKnight every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Ninja was updated on November 10, 2026 and DiceKnight on October 31, 2026.

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