Comparison

Shadow Blade CM vs LEGO® Ninjago™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shadow Blade CM

Embark on a thrilling quest to become a legendary ninja. Navigate challenging levels filled with traps and enemies, utilizing stealth and combat skills. Master an array of weapons and explore a vibrant 3D world with smooth animations.

Highlights
  • 40 beautiful levels
  • Fast-paced ninja action
  • Deep combat with ninja weapons
  • Secret objects to find
  • Fantastic 3D world
  • Rewards for stealth
Features
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Kuro is a young man on his quest to become the Shadow Blade. He must seek the teachings of the last remaining ninja master. Reviews: Pocket Gamer - Gold Award 9/10 Touch Arcade - 4/5 'A great action platformer with smooth controls' 148 Apps 4.5/5 'a stylish trial platformer that's hard to put down' Gamezebo - 4/5 'An incredibly satisfying game.' Video Gamer - 9/10 'Easily one of the better mobile games in recent memory' Cult of Mac - 4/5 'Smooth as Silk' APPDAILY.RU - Probably the most colorful and exciting platformer on iOS App Advice - 'fast paced action and ridiculous ninja violence' You will guide him through challenging levels, around countless traps, sneaking past enemies or right over their dead bodies. You have to be fast, be stealthy, be aware of your environment. You have to be a ninja. Shadow Blade is a fast paced action platformer game for iOS with intuitive touch controls. It features intuitive touch controls and an array of weapons and challenging levels. Becoming a ninja is at your fingertips! Features: 40 beautiful levels to explore Fast paced platforming ninja action Deep combat with ninja weapons Secret objects to find Fantastic 3D world with smooth as silk character animations Rewards for playing sneakily! Follow us for the latest info and game news! • http://crescentmoongames.com/other-games/ • http://facebook.com/crescentmoongames • http://twitter.com/cm_games

About

LEGO® Ninjago™

Help the Ninjas regain their memories and powers from the villain Ronin and his army. Battle through iconic locations, use cool vehicles, and unleash Spinjitzu powers to defeat enemies and solve puzzles.

Highlights
  • Explore iconic Ninjago locales
  • Uncover secrets of Obsidian Weapons
  • Battle classic villains
  • Drive and fly cool vehicles
  • Unleash Spinjitzu Power
  • Improved touch screen controls
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There is a new threat in Ninjago, and he goes by the name of Ronin. With help from his army of dark samurai, Ronin steals the Ninjas’ memories using an ancient weapon called the Obsidian Glaive. In LEGO® Ninjago™: Shadow of Ronin™, it is up to players to help the Ninjas regain their memories and reclaim their powers before Ronin completes his plan and releases an even greater evil on Ninjago. Players will battle through iconic locales from the TV series, including the Ice Temple, the Toxic Bogs, and a mysterious new island, as well as visit the mountain village of Spinjago, where the Ninjas are currently training with Grand Sensei Dareth and Sensei Wu. GAME FEATURES: -Explore Ninjago: Battle through iconic locales from the LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu TV series, including the Ice Temple, the Toxic Bogs and Chen’s Island. -The Obsidian Weapons: Uncover the secret behind these ancient yet powerful tools. -Classic Villains: Defend Ninjago from well-known enemies, including the Serpentine, Nindroids and more. -Cool Vehicles: Drive, fly, stomp and slide your way through levels with an exciting array of bikes, jets, mechs and even dragons! -Spinjitzu Power: Unleash an elemental tornado to smash your way through enemies and solve puzzles. -Improved Controls: Switch between “Virtual D-pad” and “Casual” controls with improved touch screen controls for an even better brick bashing fun!

Screenshots

Shadow Blade CM1 screens
LEGO® Ninjago™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Blade CM at 4.4 against LEGO® Ninjago™'s 3.3. Shadow Blade CM also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 51%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). LEGO® Ninjago™'s advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 77) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Shadow Blade CM costs $1.99 and LEGO® Ninjago™ $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadow Blade CM holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® Ninjago™ has 5.3K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Shadow Blade CM's written reviews are positive against 51% of LEGO® Ninjago™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Blade CM ships an update every 3 weeks, LEGO® Ninjago™ every 21 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Shadow Blade CM versus LEGO® Ninjago™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow Blade CMLEGO® Ninjago™
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (77 ratings) — better3.3 (5.3K ratings)
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews — better50.9% of reviews
Number of ratings775.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#37 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size1006 MB1.2 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCrescent Moon Games LLCWarner Bros.

Customer experience

Shadow Blade CM

All ratings77 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews418 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative9.3%

LEGO® Ninjago™

All ratings5,317 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews583 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative43.7%

User reviews

Shadow Blade CM

From 77 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🕹️ Challenging levels

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔧 Lack of optimization for newer devices
  • 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating
  • 📦 Short length of game

LEGO® Ninjago™

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent game
  • 🎮 Fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🕹️ Nostalgic experience
  • 🏆 Challenging boss battles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🕹️ Difficult controls
  • ⏱️ Short game length
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Shadow Blade CM

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Controls not working properly
  • Graphical glitches and issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Customization options
  • Multiplayer/co-op mode
  • Endless/survival mode
  • Boss battles
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  • Weapon/upgrade system

LEGO® Ninjago™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Cutscenes not working
  • Levels freezing or not progressing
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Customizable characters
  • Multilingual support
  • Improved vehicle controls
  • Continuation of the story

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Blade CM

No in-app purchases

None

LEGO® Ninjago™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow Blade CM free?
Shadow Blade CM costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LEGO® Ninjago™ free?
LEGO® Ninjago™ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Blade CM or LEGO® Ninjago™?
Shadow Blade CM is rated higher. Shadow Blade CM averages 4.4 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while LEGO® Ninjago™ averages 3.3 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Shadow Blade CM or LEGO® Ninjago™ have ads?
Neither Shadow Blade CM nor LEGO® Ninjago™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Blade CM or LEGO® Ninjago™?
Shadow Blade CM ships an update every 3 weeks, and LEGO® Ninjago™ every 21 months. Most recently, Shadow Blade CM was updated on October 26, 2026 and LEGO® Ninjago™ on October 26, 2026.

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