# Shadow Fight 2 vs Ninja Arashi

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.

Both are free to download. Shadow Fight 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ninja Arashi asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Ninja Arashi every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Fight 2 | Ninja Arashi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (274K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-2/id696565994/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-arashi/id1218127789/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **274K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 337 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nekki Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/960739671) | [Hung Nguyen Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142891453) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Fight 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-2/id696565994)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Role Playing, #110 Top Free · Action, #122 Top Grossing · Action, #173 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Casket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Furious Warrior Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| GRIM CROW PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-arashi/id1218127789)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More boss fights
- Ability to disable ads
- Level builder
- Multiplayer mode
- More upgrades and customization options


## Frequently asked 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 29, 2026 and Ninja Arashi on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*