# Shadowmatic vs Samorost 2

The clearest difference is rating: Shadowmatic at 4.8 against Samorost 2's 3.9. Shadowmatic also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 54%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 73). Samorost 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Shadowmatic costs $3.99 and Samorost 2 $2.99 up front. Shadowmatic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Samorost 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadowmatic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowmatic has 2.1K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Shadowmatic's written reviews are positive against 54% of Samorost 2's.

Shadowmatic ships an update every 2 months, Samorost 2 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowmatic | Samorost 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026/reviews)** | [3.9 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samorost-2/id1506973111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 54.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 388 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TRIADA Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/775888029) | [Amanita Design s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423984213) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowmatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Family, #105 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to cast recognizable silhouettes. Explore unique environments with captivating music and stunning visuals. Discover unexpected shapes and solve mind-bending puzzles.

**Highlights:** Rotate abstract objects, Create recognizable silhouettes, Stunning visuals, Relaxing gameplay, Unique thematic environments, Assistant button for hints

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20 Hint-Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Other Worlds" chapter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Hint-Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 150 Hint-Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Hint-Points | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and creative gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that exercise the mind
- 🎶 Soothing background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Precision issues with controls, especially for complex puzzles
- 🤔 Unclear objectives at times, making it difficult to understand what the desired solution is
- ⏱️ Frustration when getting stuck on a puzzle for a long time
- 👀 Difficult for left-handed players due to the positioning of the controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices, especially newer iPad models
- Progress not saving properly, causing players to lose progress

**Requested features**

- More levels and new puzzle types to keep the game fresh
- Ability to save progress and resume puzzles
- Option to mirror the game screen for left-handed players
- Hints that provide more useful guidance, not just the final solution


### Samorost 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samorost-2/id1506973111)

Embark on a surreal journey to rescue a kidnapped dog from mischievous aliens. Explore a unique world, interact with strange characters, and enjoy a calming soundtrack. This enhanced version offers improved graphics, a revamped save system, and new features like zoom and achievements.

**Highlights:** Surreal story and atmosphere, Rescue a kidnapped dog, Explore unique worlds, Interact with curious strangers, Soothing soundtrack, Enhanced graphics, Revamped save system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- ✨ Unique and imaginative
- 💡 Clever puzzles
- 💖 Charming and poetic

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Too short
- 🤔 Puzzles can be unclear
- 📱 Difficult controls on small screens
- 💡 Lack of hints
- 💰 Overpriced for length

**Reported bugs**

- Sound freezes
- Game crashes
- Controls not working
- Character stuck
- Spanner not working

**Requested features**

- More hints
- Longer gameplay
- Zoom functionality
- Reset game progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowmatic free?

Shadowmatic costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Samorost 2 free?

Samorost 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shadowmatic or Samorost 2?

Shadowmatic is rated higher. Shadowmatic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Samorost 2 averages 3.9 from 73 ratings.

### Do Shadowmatic or Samorost 2 have ads?

Neither Shadowmatic nor Samorost 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadowmatic or Samorost 2?

Shadowmatic ships an update every 2 months, and Samorost 2 every 6 days. Most recently, Shadowmatic was updated on September 30, 2026 and Samorost 2 on September 27, 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.*