# Shadow Fight 2 vs Mortal Kombat

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). Mortal Kombat's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 44%). On price, ratings volume, 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 Mortal Kombat sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Shadow Fight 2's written reviews are positive against 54% of Mortal Kombat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Fight 2 | Mortal Kombat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (274K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-2/id696565994/reviews)** | [4.5 (152K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mortal-kombat/id949701151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **274K** | 152K |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **54.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #53 | **#29** |
| Size | 337 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nekki Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/960739671) | [Warner Bros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298372283) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Fight 2

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

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Free · Role Playing, #107 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


### Mortal Kombat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mortal-kombat/id949701151)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Action, #38 Top Grossing · Card, #65 Top Free · Card, #88 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #53 in the App Store charts, and Mortal Kombat at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*