# Shadow Fight 2 vs Ape Assassin 2

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Fight 2 at 4.8 against Ape Assassin 2's 3.6. Shadow Fight 2 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (274K vs 16). Ape Assassin 2's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, 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 Ape Assassin 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Fight 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Fight 2 has 274K ratings behind it against 16, 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 72% of Ape Assassin 2'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, Ape Assassin 2 every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Fight 2 | Ape Assassin 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (274K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-2/id696565994/reviews)** | [3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ape-assassin-2-hunter/id1498397103/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **274K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 337 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nekki Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/960739671) | [Huai-Chih Hsiao](https://appshunter.io/developer/538119859) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Fight 2

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Role Playing, #99 Top Free · Action, #115 Top Grossing · Action, #170 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


### Ape Assassin 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ape-assassin-2-hunter/id1498397103)

Experience an action RPG ninja stealth game with fluid movement and tactical assassination missions. Unravel a revenge story, customize your character, and compete on leaderboards. Play your way with various control options.

**Highlights:** Ninja movement: run, jump, climb, stealth, Tactical assassination missions, Character customization and weapon choice, Leaderboard competition, Multiple control options (tap, virtual stick, gamepad), Stealth mechanics and environmental interaction

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAD | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Fight 2 free?

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

### Is Ape Assassin 2 free?

Ape Assassin 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Fight 2 or Ape Assassin 2?

Shadow Fight 2 is rated higher. Shadow Fight 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 274K ratings, while Ape Assassin 2 averages 3.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Shadow Fight 2 or Ape Assassin 2 have ads?

Both Shadow Fight 2 and Ape Assassin 2 show ads.

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

Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ape Assassin 2 every 14 months. Most recently, Shadow Fight 2 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ape Assassin 2 on October 21, 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.*