# Shadow Fight 2 vs Cleon

The clearest difference is ads: Cleon at none against Shadow Fight 2's shown. Cleon also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Shadow Fight 2's advantage is ratings volume (275K vs 3.8K) and review sentiment (44% vs 28%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Fight 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cleon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Cleon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Fight 2 has 275K ratings behind it against 3.8K, 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 28% of Cleon's.

Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Cleon every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Fight 2 | Cleon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (275K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-2/id696565994/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleon-fall-down-and-smash/id1458658827/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **275K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | **44.0% of reviews** | 27.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 337 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nekki Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/960739671) | [Gismart](https://appshunter.io/developer/666830030) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Fight 2

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

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Free · Role Playing, #115 Top Free · Action, #115 Top Grossing · Action, #163 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


### Cleon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleon-fall-down-and-smash/id1458658827)

Control epic heroes in an endless battle against monsters and demons. Tap at the optimal moment to deliver powerful attacks and smash enemies as you fall through the skies. Upgrade your heroes with stronger gear to enhance their strength and damage.

**Highlights:** Tap-timing combat mechanics, Smash monsters and demons, Upgrade hero armor and damage, Endless levels of adventure, Falling sky gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleon Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleon Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- 💰 Ability to earn rewards through ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤔 Lack of challenge or progression
- 🐛 Bugs, crashes, and optimization issues

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading properly
- Rewards not applying correctly
- Game freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and bosses
- Reduce the frequency of ads
- Add an ad-free purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Fight 2 free?

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

### Is Cleon free?

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

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

Shadow Fight 2 is rated higher. Shadow Fight 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 275K ratings, while Cleon averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

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

Shadow Fight 2 shows ads; Cleon does not.

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

Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cleon every 11 days. Most recently, Shadow Fight 2 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cleon on November 6, 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.*