# Shadow Fight 2 vs Stick Warrior!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shadow Fight 2 at 274K against Stick Warrior!'s 4. Shadow Fight 2 also leads on chart position (#46 vs unranked). Stick Warrior!'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, 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 Stick Warrior! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stick Warrior! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Fight 2 has 274K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Stick Warrior! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Fight 2 | Stick Warrior! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (274K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-2/id696565994/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-warrior/id6450950667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **274K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 337 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nekki Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/960739671) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Fight 2

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Role Playing, #94 Top Free · Action, #127 Top Grossing · Action, #187 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


### Stick Warrior!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-warrior/id6450950667)

Engage in strategic combat as a skilled spy, mastering teleportation and evasion to defeat enemies and bosses. Refine your weapon control and precise striking abilities to become the ultimate warrior.

**Highlights:** Master teleportation, Dodge enemy attacks, Overcome obstacles, Vanquish enemies and bosses, Refine weapon control, Execute precise strikes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked! | $19.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Fight 2 free?

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

### Is Stick Warrior! free?

Stick Warrior! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Fight 2 or Stick Warrior!?

Stick Warrior! is rated higher. Shadow Fight 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 274K ratings, while Stick Warrior! averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Shadow Fight 2 or Stick Warrior! have ads?

Both Shadow Fight 2 and Stick Warrior! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Fight 2 or Stick Warrior!?

Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stick Warrior! monthly. Most recently, Shadow Fight 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Stick Warrior! on October 8, 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.*