# Partia 2 vs Fire Emblem Shadows

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Partia 2 at 83% against Fire Emblem Shadows's 32%. Partia 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Fire Emblem Shadows's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 32). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Fire Emblem Shadows is free to download; Partia 2 costs $5.99 up front. Fire Emblem Shadows sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Partia 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Partia 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Emblem Shadows has 1.9K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Partia 2's written reviews are positive against 32% of Fire Emblem Shadows's.

Partia 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Fire Emblem Shadows monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Partia 2 | Fire Emblem Shadows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partia-2/id839910634/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-emblem-shadows/id6746113513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 32.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 89 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Imago Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/572432488) | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) |

## What reviewers say

### Partia 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partia-2/id839910634)

Embark on a high fantasy adventure in this strategy role-playing game inspired by classic SRPGs. Engage in tactical battles with magic and swords, where alliances shift and betrayals unfold across 22 challenging stages. Experience a unique 'Common Turn' mode or stick to traditional gameplay.

**Highlights:** Strategy Role-playing gameplay, High fantasy setting, 22 challenging stages, Optional 'Common Turn' rule, Improved AI, Horse units move after attacking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Nostalgic experience
- 👍 Great Fire Emblem alternative
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay and story
- 💡 Supports indie developers
- ⚔️ Challenging tactics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🎲 Overly luck-based/RNG heavy
- 📉 Balancing issues
- 🐌 Slow tempo/turn-based lag
- ❓ Confusing game functions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during gameplay
- Save progress lost after crashes
- Save files deleted after updates
- Progress deleted after updates
- RNG scaled against player/broken

**Requested features**

- Fix save file deletion
- Improve UI/UX
- Add more info on items/tomes
- Explain character promotion
- Undo update that deleted progress


### Fire Emblem Shadows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-emblem-shadows/id6746113513)

Engage in real-time strategy battles while simultaneously uncovering a traitor within your party. Strategize your combat, manage resources through player trading, and experience a dual narrative from opposing viewpoints.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy battles, Social deduction mechanics, Player-to-player trading, Dual narrative perspectives, Weapon and magic skill selection

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gems | $0.79 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $3.79 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $6.69 | one-time |
| 210 Gems | $7.59 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $11.49 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $11.90 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $17.49 | one-time |
| 1,100 Gems | $33.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $36.99 | one-time |
| 1,700 Gems | $51.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Gems | $77.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good character designs
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💡 Unique take on Fire Emblem franchise
- 👍 Respects Fire Emblem archetypes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
- 🔒 Pay-to-win elements
- 👎 Lackluster gameplay and story
- 👎 Doesn't feel like a true Fire Emblem game

**Reported bugs**

- Matchmaking issues
- Network problems
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Longer and more engaging matches
- Improved social deduction mechanics
- Higher-quality graphics and visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Partia 2 free?

Partia 2 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fire Emblem Shadows free?

Fire Emblem Shadows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Partia 2 or Fire Emblem Shadows?

Partia 2 is rated higher. Partia 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Fire Emblem Shadows averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Partia 2 or Fire Emblem Shadows have ads?

Neither Partia 2 nor Fire Emblem Shadows shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Partia 2 or Fire Emblem Shadows?

Partia 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Fire Emblem Shadows monthly. Most recently, Partia 2 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Fire Emblem Shadows 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.*