Comparison

Shadow Fight 2 vs Ninja Arashi 2

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 2

Embark on a challenging platforming adventure as a ninja seeking to rescue your son. Explore 80 stages across four acts, utilizing new mechanics, weapons, and an upgradeable skill tree. Engage in thrilling boss fights with beautiful shadow silhouette graphics.

Highlights
  • Challenging platformer gameplay
  • 80 stages across 4 acts
  • Melee weapon combat
  • New game mechanics
  • Skill tree system
  • Artifact system
  • Ninja vs. boss fights
Features
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Ninja Arashi 2 continues the legacy of the first ninja game. In this episode 2, you play as the raging Arashi, who finally escapes from the frozen prison which was created by Dosu, a cruel evil shadow demon. Arashi continues his pursuit after Dosu to rescue his son and unveil the shadow behind Dosu's plan. However, the journey will be much more challenging this time. Ninja Arashi 2 features simple yet addicting gameplay, giving you thrilling moments and unexpected experiences. The RPG elements allow you to upgrade your ninja skills and dwell into the depth of the game mechanic. FEATURES: - Challenging platformer - 4 acts story mode with 80 stages to complete - Introducing melee weapon - Introducing new mechanics - A brand new skill tree system - A brand new artifact system - Superior character control - Beautiful graphics and scenery with shadow silhouette style - EPIC NINJA VS BOSS FIGHTS

Screenshots

Shadow Fight 24 screens
Ninja Arashi 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ninja Arashi 2 at 85% against Shadow Fight 2's 44%. Ninja Arashi 2 also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Shadow Fight 2's advantage is ratings volume (274K vs 2.1K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Ninja Arashi 2 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadow Fight 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Fight 2 has 274K ratings behind it against 2.1K, 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 85% of Ninja Arashi 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Shadow Fight 2 versus Ninja Arashi 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow Fight 2Ninja Arashi 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (274K ratings) — better4.5 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews85.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings274K — better2.1K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size337 MB476 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNekki GamesHung Nguyen Van

Customer experience

Shadow Fight 2

All ratings273,083 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews2,341 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative45.7%

Ninja Arashi 2

All ratings2,122 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews937 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.2%

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 2

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 💎 Awesome graphics and music
  • 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • ⏳ Long wait for updates
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Lack of update availability on iOS

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 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Act 4 not available on iOS
  • Challenges not working
  • Diamonds not showing up after purchase
  • Levels getting stuck or unable to progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • Release Act 4 and new levels
  • Add challenge mode
  • Improve controls and button layout
  • Introduce leaderboards and time trials

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
13 purchases

Ninja Arashi 2

One-time13
  • Diamond 10002 variants$0.99
  • ONIMORI$0.99
  • GOLDEN SHURIKEN$0.99
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  • COIN OF LUCK$0.99
  • AKUMU$1.99
  • Diamond 25002 variants$1.99
  • SACRED TSUKA$1.99
  • MEIYO$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • DOTAKU$2.99
  • SWORD OF TATSUMA$4.99
  • Diamond 75002 variants$4.99
  • Diamond 200002 variants$9.99

Questions

Is Shadow Fight 2 free?
Shadow Fight 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ninja Arashi 2 free?
Ninja Arashi 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Fight 2 or Ninja Arashi 2?
Shadow Fight 2 is rated higher. Shadow Fight 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 274K ratings, while Ninja Arashi 2 averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Shadow Fight 2 or Ninja Arashi 2 have ads?
Both Shadow Fight 2 and Ninja Arashi 2 show ads.

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