# Radical Rappelling vs Shadow Trick

Radical Rappelling and Shadow Trick both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Shadow Trick's written reviews are positive against 53% of Radical Rappelling's. Radical Rappelling's advantage is ratings volume (187 vs 34). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radical Rappelling sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Trick holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radical Rappelling has 187 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Radical Rappelling's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Trick's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radical Rappelling | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radical-rappelling/id882398562/reviews) | **[4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 388 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Radical Rappelling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radical-rappelling/id882398562)

Experience the thrill of rapid rappelling down an endless volcano. Perform death-defying tricks, collect coins, and unlock new gear. Compete with friends in this action-packed adventure.

**Highlights:** Perform heart-stopping tricks and epic maneuvers, Unlock new gear and collectibles, Use game-changing power-ups, Choose between two unique characters, Chain tricks to become invincible, Compete against friends

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Amazing game
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and soundtrack
- 🔥 Highly enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with mandatory subscriptions
- 🤔 Upgrades and power-ups don't seem to work as intended
- 😞 Game is no longer free to play

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and unlocks being lost after updates
- Randomizer feature not functioning properly
- Inconsistent performance across different devices

**Requested features**

- More new content and updates
- Ability to purchase a one-time unlock instead of subscription
- Option to disable ads or in-app purchases
- Improved tutorial and explanations for gameplay mechanics


### Shadow Trick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281)

Transform into a shadow to navigate a castle filled with challenges. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and defeat bosses in this unique platformer. Master your shadow form to progress through over 20 levels.

**Highlights:** Shadow transformation gameplay, Castle-themed levels, Enemy encounters, Boss battles, 20+ challenging levels, Charming music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique shadow transformation mechanic
- 👍 Visually charming 16-bit aesthetic
- 🚀 Clever puzzle platforming challenges
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Control issues with the controller getting stuck
- 🐛 Bugs in specific levels causing screen shaking
- 🐛 Bugs with boss battles not triggering rewards
- 🐛 Lag spikes on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radical Rappelling free?

Radical Rappelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Trick free?

Shadow Trick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Radical Rappelling or Shadow Trick?

Shadow Trick is rated higher. Radical Rappelling averages 3.9 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 34 ratings.

### Do Radical Rappelling or Shadow Trick have ads?

Neither Radical Rappelling nor Shadow Trick shows ads.

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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.*