Comparison

Shadow Fight 2 vs Ninja Arashi

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Fight 2

Engage in thrilling RPG-style combat with a vast arsenal of weapons and armor. Master martial arts techniques to defeat demons and close the Gate of Shadows. Journey through diverse worlds in this action-packed fighting game.

Highlights
  • RPG and fighting game mix
  • Lethal weapons and rare armor
  • Lifelike-animated martial arts techniques
  • Epic combat sequences
  • Intuitive touchscreen controls
  • Fight with friends against bosses
  • Journey through six worlds
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Epic battles in the Underworld are waiting! Unite with friends and fight! The sequel to the famous Facebook smash hit with 40 million users! From the creators of Vector: Shadow Fight 2 is a nail-biting mix of RPG and classical Fighting. This game lets you equip your character with countless lethal weapons and rare armor sets, and features dozens of lifelike-animated Martial Arts techniques! Crush your enemies, humiliate demon bosses, and be the one to close the Gate of Shadows. Do you have what it takes to kick, punch, jump, and slash your way to victory? There’s only one way to find out... - Plunge into epic combat sequences, rendered in astonishingly lifelike detail by an all-new animation system. - Devastate your enemies with delightfully intuitive controls, thanks to an all-new fighting interface designed especially for touchscreens. - Enter the "Underworld" and fight with friends against fearsome bosses! - Journey through six different worlds full of menacing demons in this action-packed, adrenaline-fueled combat RPG with an immersive, intriguing storyline. - Customize your fighter with epic swords, nunchacku, armor suits, magical powers, and more. Shadow Fight 2. May the battle begin!

About

Ninja Arashi

Embark on an epic platforming adventure as a legendary ninja seeking to rescue your kidnapped son. Battle through corrupted lands, overcome deadly traps and enemies, and upgrade your skills to defeat the devil Orochi. Experience thrilling gameplay with high-quality graphics and challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Intense platformer gameplay
  • RPG elements with skill upgrades
  • Rescue kidnapped son from Orochi
  • Superior acrobatic and deadly weapons
  • 3 maps with 45 levels
  • High-quality graphics
  • Purchase costumes
Features
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Ninja Arashi is an intense platformer with mixed RPG elements. In this game, you play as arashi, a former legendary ninja who fights his way through the corrupted world to save his kidnapped son from the hand of the devil Orochi. With superior acrobatic and deadly weapons, arashi is ready to face menacing traps and enemies who have sworn to protect Orochi. Ninja Arashi features simple yet addicting gameplay, giving you thrilling moments and an unexpected experience. You can upgrade abilities using gold and diamond collected from enemies and the environment in order to keep tracks with the difficulty of the game. Manuever through traps, lay waste on enemies who try to stop you and rescue your son. FEATURES: - 3 different maps with 45 levels to play - Easy to control movement - Discover the beauty of high quality graphics - Upgrade your character's skills - Purchase costumes - Challenge yourself with tough battles - Become a master ninja !

Screenshots

Shadow Fight 24 screens
Ninja Arashi4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shadow Fight 2 and Ninja Arashi both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Ninja Arashi's written reviews are positive against 44% of Shadow Fight 2's. Ninja Arashi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Shadow Fight 2's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (274K vs 3.3K). On price, rating 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 Fight 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ninja Arashi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadow Fight 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Fight 2 has 274K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Shadow Fight 2's written reviews are positive against 88% of Ninja Arashi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Ninja Arashi every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Shadow Fight 2 versus Ninja Arashi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow Fight 2Ninja Arashi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (274K ratings) — better4.6 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews88.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings274K — better3.3K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size337 MB249 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNekki GamesHung Nguyen Van

Customer experience

Shadow Fight 2

All ratings273,083 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews2,322 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral10.2%
Negative45.6%

Ninja Arashi

All ratings3,291 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews1,287 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.6%

User reviews

Shadow Fight 2

From 274K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay and animations
  • 🎮 Unique and engaging combat system
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visual design
  • 📚 Interesting and immersive storyline
  • 🕹️ Challenging but fair difficulty progression

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🔍 Unfair and overpowered AI opponents
  • ⏱️ Restrictive energy system and long wait times
  • 📤 Frequent mandatory downloads and updates
  • 🔇 Lack of customization and personalization options

Ninja Arashi

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💎 Challenging but rewarding
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🎶 Excellent music and sound effects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty in spotting traps
  • 🔍 Difficulty in timing jumps
  • 🔍 Difficulty in later levels
  • 🔍 Impossible boss fight

Bugs and requests

Shadow Fight 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Inconsistent or unresponsive controls
  • Rewards and progress not properly tracked or credited
  • Compatibility issues with newer device models
  • Ads that fail to load or interrupt gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode or reduced internet dependency
  • More balanced difficulty and enemy AI
  • Reduced cost or alternative methods for obtaining gems
  • Ability to replay previous story chapters and challenges
  • Improved cloud save and progress syncing across devices

Ninja Arashi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and frame rate issues
  • Controls not responsive at times
  • Character getting stuck in certain spots
  • Incompatibility with newer devices

Requested features

8 requests
  • More boss fights
  • Ability to disable ads
  • Level builder
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More upgrades and customization options
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  • Ability to replay story
  • Optimization for larger screens
  • Controller support

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shadow Fight 2

One-time10
  • Pile of Coins$0.99
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Pile of Gems$2.99
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  • Bag of Coins$4.99
  • Casket of Gems$9.99
  • Furious Warrior Pack$9.99
  • GRIM CROW PACK$9.99
  • Bag of Gems$19.99
  • Unlimited Energy$19.99
  • Chest of Gems$49.99
None

Ninja Arashi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow Fight 2 free?
Shadow Fight 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ninja Arashi free?
Ninja Arashi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Fight 2 or Ninja Arashi?
Shadow Fight 2 is rated higher. Shadow Fight 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 274K ratings, while Ninja Arashi averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Shadow Fight 2 or Ninja Arashi have ads?
Shadow Fight 2 shows ads; Ninja Arashi does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Fight 2 or Ninja Arashi?
Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ninja Arashi every 8 months. Most recently, Shadow Fight 2 was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ninja Arashi on October 28, 2026.

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