# Shadow Blade CM vs Bright Memory

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Blade CM at none against Bright Memory's 9. Shadow Blade CM also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Bright Memory's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Shadow Blade CM costs $1.99 and Bright Memory $4.99 up front. Bright Memory sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Blade CM asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Shadow Blade CM against 4.3 for Bright Memory. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Shadow Blade CM's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bright Memory's.

Shadow Blade CM ships an update every 3 weeks, Bright Memory every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Blade CM | Bright Memory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blade-cm/id783960953/reviews)** | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-memory-infinite/id1669877091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 67.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 1006 MB | 2.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) | [贤成 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474315940) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Blade CM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blade-cm/id783960953)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Customization options
- Multiplayer/co-op mode
- Endless/survival mode
- Boss battles


### Bright Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-memory-infinite/id1669877091)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Paid · Action, #125 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Experience a thrilling blend of FPS and action in a futuristic world. Investigate a mysterious global phenomenon by combining unique skills, sword combat, and customizable firearms. Explore an ancient history connecting two worlds.

**Highlights:** FPS and action genre blend, Skill and ability combos, Sword combat, Customizable firearms, Gyroscope aiming support, Controller support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Kitten Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 学院兔皮肤 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Rabbit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energetic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Youthful Days Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheongsam (New Year) Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheongsam (Blue Flowers) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bikini Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skinny Jeans Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics
- 💡 Excellent with a controller
- 🚀 Fun mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and issues with controls
- 🔧 Needs improvements for iPad devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not programmed properly for iOS
- Unable to complete identity verification
- Touch controls issues on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add controller vibration support
- Allow customization of touch controls
- Optimize controls for PlayStation controller


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Blade CM free?

Shadow Blade CM costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bright Memory free?

Bright Memory costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Blade CM or Bright Memory?

Shadow Blade CM is rated higher. Shadow Blade CM averages 4.4 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Bright Memory averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Shadow Blade CM or Bright Memory have ads?

Neither Shadow Blade CM nor Bright Memory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Blade CM or Bright Memory?

Shadow Blade CM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bright Memory every 3 days. Most recently, Shadow Blade CM was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bright Memory on October 17, 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.*