Shadow Fight 2 vs Ringtide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
Ringtide
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A ring spins around the center. It has a gap. Tap toward the gap — your ball flies in that direction. Thread it through and score. Hit the ring and it's over. Simple to learn. Incredibly hard to master. THE CHALLENGE EVOLVES AS YOU IMPROVE • Start with 4 gaps — generous and forgiving • Gaps reduce to 3, 2, then just 1 as you level up • New rings enter the arena, each starting fresh with 4 gaps • Gaps shrink as rings speed up — the deeper you go, the tighter it gets PERFECT YOUR SHOT Land the ball dead center in the gap for a Perfect bonus. Chain consecutive passes to build a combo multiplier and watch your score explode. FEATURES • Fluid one-tap gameplay — tap anywhere toward the gap • Progressive multi-ring difficulty that never plateaus • Perfect shot bonus for precise aim • Combo multiplier — chain passes to build your streak • Daily challenges with fresh goals every day • Unlock themed ring and ball visual styles • Badges to earn as you reach new milestones • Weekly leaderboard to track your personal best
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ringtide at none against Shadow Fight 2's 12. Ringtide also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). Shadow Fight 2's advantage is chart position (#47 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Shadow Fight 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ringtide asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Ringtide daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadow Fight 2 | Ringtide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (273K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 273K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #47 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 337 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nekki Games | ENES KUCUKPEHLIVAN |
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
Ringtide
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shadow Fight 2
- 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
Ringtide
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Shadow Fight 2 or Ringtide have ads?
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