Comparison

Shadow Fight 2 vs Mortal Kombat

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

Mortal Kombat

Collect legendary fighters and engage in brutal 3v3 battles in this visually stunning fighting and card collection game. Experience iconic moves, explore lore-based towers, and compete in online multiplayer to prove your might.

Highlights
  • Collect over 150 fighters
  • Brutal 3v3 combat
  • Iconic Friendships & Brutalities
  • Lore-based tower events
  • Online Faction Wars multiplayer
  • Weekly team challenges
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Get over here and immerse yourself in the iconic and visceral action of MORTAL KOMBAT MOBILE anytime, anywhere. Kollect legendary fighters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, and Kitana and fight in epic 3v3 battles set in the Mortal Kombat universe. This visually stunning fighting and card collection game has multiple modes and re-introduces characters and lore from Mortal Kombat’s 30-Year fighting game legacy. Launch into the action today and prove yourself in the greatest fighting tournament in all of the realms! MASSIVE CHARACTER ROSTER The roster is stacked with over 150 Mortal Kombat fighters spanning from the arcade days to the New Era of Mortal Kombat 1. Kollect the klassic fighters from MK3, legendary kombatants from MKX and MK11, and even reimagined fighters like Shang Tsung from MK1! The roster also features mobile exclusive variants like the Kombat Cup Team, as well as notorious guest fighters like Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and the Terminator. BRUTAL 3v3 KOMBAT Assemble your own team of versatile Mortal Kombat fighters and lead them into battle to earn experience, level up your attacks, and knock out the kompetition in Faction Wars. Each fighter has a set of unique attacks, like Sindel’s Banshee Scream, and Kabal’s Dash and Hook. Strategize with different team combinations such as the MK11 team or Day of the Dead team to maximize synergies and get an advantage over your enemies. EPIC FRIENDSHIPS & BRUTALITIES Mortal Kombat brings its trademark Friendships and Brutalities to mobile! Equip your Diamond fighters with the right Gear and unleash these over-the-top and iconic moves. Hug your evil twin with Kitana’s Friendship. Feel the power of Nightwolf’s Tomahawk with his Skull Cracker Brutality! LORE-BASED TOWER EVENTS Fight to the top of single-player Tower events to unlock exclusive tower-themed Equipment and earn impressive game rewards. Battle through the tower levels and knock out Bosses like Scorpion in the Shirai Ryu Tower, Sub-Zero in the Lin Kuei Tower, and Johnny Cage in the Action Movie Tower. Claim victory and Test Your Might in the Fatal versions for an extra challenge! THE KRYPT Shang Tsung’s Krypt awaits! Choose your own path and crawl through the Krypt to find hidden treasures that lie beyond the Fog. Explore and fight through the map to earn Krypt Hearts and Konsumables to unlock featured Diamond Fighters and Equipment! MULTIPLAYER FACTION WARS Compete and fight with other players in Faction Wars, an online competitive arena mode where players duel against other player’s teams. Climb the ranks of your Faction’s leaderboard to earn seasonal prizes. WEEKLY TEAM CHALLENGES Prove yourself in epic battles and complete a series of matches to bring new Mortal Kombat warriors to your roster! Come back every week to take on different fighting Challenges and kontinue to expand and level up your game Kollection with fighters like Jade, Sub-Zero, and Goro! KOMBAT PASS SEASONS Earn a variety of rewards including Souls, Dragon Krystals, and more by completing specific game objectives. Ascend featured Gold fighters like Warlock Quan Chi and Aftershock Tremor to instantly make them stronger and unlock their ability to perform a Brutality! FEATS OF STRENGTH Unlock unique Mortal Kombat profile and victory kustomizations by completing certain character objectives! Design your War Banner to show off in Faction War fights and gain Kombat stat bonuses by unlocking certain Feats of Strength. Download this groundbreaking, free fighting game TODAY and unleash your power!

Screenshots

Shadow Fight 24 screens
Mortal Kombat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Fight 2 at 4.8 against Mortal Kombat's 4.5. Shadow Fight 2 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Mortal Kombat 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 274K and 152K respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Mortal Kombat every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shadow Fight 2 versus Mortal Kombat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow Fight 2Mortal Kombat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (274K ratings) — better4.5 (152K ratings)
Number of ratings274K — better152K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#40#32 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size337 MB2.1 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNekki GamesWarner Bros.

Customer experience

Shadow Fight 2

All ratings273,083 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.5%

Mortal Kombat

All ratings151,691 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.7%

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

Mortal Kombat

From 152K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Impressive graphics
  • 💡 Variety of characters
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay loop

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
  • 🔒 Lack of account recovery options
  • 🔒 Unfair matchmaking in Faction Wars

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

Mortal Kombat

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Open fail error when claiming rewards
  • Inability to reconnect console to account
  • Disappearing characters and progress
  • Laggy performance after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Ability to trade/sell characters
  • Improved character progression system
  • More frequent content updates

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

Mortal Kombat

One-time13
  • Heavy Pouch of Koins$1.99
  • Vial of Souls$2.99
  • Silver Sword Starter Pack$2.99
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  • Soul Stocking Stuffer$4.99
  • Mercenary’s Bag of Koins$4.99
  • Jar of Souls$4.99
  • MK3 30th Anniversary Pack$4.99
  • MK1 Celebration Pack$4.99
  • Bottle of Souls$9.99
  • Level Up Pack$9.99
  • Growth Pack 1$9.99
  • Flask of Souls$19.99
  • Gold Fire Starter Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Shadow Fight 2 free?
Shadow Fight 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mortal Kombat free?
Mortal Kombat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Fight 2 or Mortal Kombat?
Shadow Fight 2 is rated higher. Shadow Fight 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 274K ratings, while Mortal Kombat averages 4.5 from 152K ratings.
Do Shadow Fight 2 or Mortal Kombat have ads?
Both Shadow Fight 2 and Mortal Kombat show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Fight 2 or Mortal Kombat?
Shadow Fight 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mortal Kombat every 3 months. Most recently, Shadow Fight 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mortal Kombat on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Shadow Fight 2 or Mortal Kombat?
Shadow Fight 2 currently peaks at #40 in the App Store charts, and Mortal Kombat at #32. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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