# Shadow Fight 2 vs Prizefighters

Shadow Fight 2 and Prizefighters both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Prizefighters's written reviews are positive against 44% of Shadow Fight 2's. Prizefighters also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Shadow Fight 2's advantage is ratings volume (274K vs 4.2K) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Fight 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Prizefighters sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Shadow Fight 2 against 4.8 for Prizefighters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Fight 2 has 274K ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Shadow Fight 2's written reviews are positive against 90% of Prizefighters's.

Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Prizefighters fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Fight 2 | Prizefighters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (274K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-2/id696565994/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prizefighters/id1310218912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **274K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 337 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nekki Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/960739671) | [Koality Game LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003571832) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Fight 2

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

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Role Playing, #119 Top Free · Action, #121 Top Grossing · Action, #177 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


### Prizefighters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prizefighters/id1310218912)

Engage in classic arcade-style boxing matches online. Build your fighter's career, customize their look, and compete in various game modes. Unlock new skills and upgrades using in-game currency.

**Highlights:** Career mode progression, Skill and stat upgrades, Full character customization, Social features (friends, messaging), Multiple arcade modes, Cloud saves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 700 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Prizefighters Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥊 Boxing gameplay reminiscent of Punch Out
- 👍 Customizable character and ring
- 🎮 Retro arcade-style graphics
- 💰 Fair monetization, not pay-to-win
- 🕹️ Simple, responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive opponents and fights
- 🕹️ Occasional control issues
- 🔒 Online multiplayer not working consistently
- 🕹️ Difficulty curve can be unbalanced

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing losses when game is closed
- Opponent health regeneration issues

**Requested features**

- More diverse opponent types and movesets
- Ability to customize opponent records
- Additional customization options for character and ring
- Improved online multiplayer functionality
- Training mode or gym feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Fight 2 free?

Shadow Fight 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Prizefighters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Fight 2 or Prizefighters?

Shadow Fight 2 is rated higher. Shadow Fight 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 274K ratings, while Prizefighters averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Shadow Fight 2 or Prizefighters have ads?

Both Shadow Fight 2 and Prizefighters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Fight 2 or Prizefighters?

Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Prizefighters fortnightly. Most recently, Shadow Fight 2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Prizefighters 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.*