Comparison

Shadow Fight 2 vs Ringtide

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

Ringtide

Features
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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

Screenshots

Shadow Fight 24 screens
Ringtide3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadow Fight 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ringtide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Shadow Fight 2 versus Ringtide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow Fight 2Ringtide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (273K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings273K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size337 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNekki GamesENES 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

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
None

Ringtide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow Fight 2 free?
Shadow Fight 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ringtide free?
Ringtide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadow Fight 2 or Ringtide have ads?
Both Shadow Fight 2 and Ringtide show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Fight 2 or Ringtide?
Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ringtide daily. Most recently, Shadow Fight 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ringtide on September 30, 2026.

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