# HAMMER'S QUEST vs Shadow Spring

The clearest difference is update cadence: HAMMER'S QUEST at every 3 months against Shadow Spring's every 41 months. HAMMER'S QUEST also leads on ratings volume (135 vs 3). Shadow Spring's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HAMMER'S QUEST sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Spring sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Spring holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HAMMER'S QUEST has 135 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of HAMMER'S QUEST's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shadow Spring's.

HAMMER'S QUEST ships an update every 3 months, Shadow Spring every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAMMER'S QUEST | Shadow Spring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammers-quest/id888642950/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-spring/id1489872097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [takuya ori](https://appshunter.io/developer/449472183) | [TradeWeb](https://appshunter.io/developer/529228176) |

## What reviewers say

### HAMMER'S QUEST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammers-quest/id888642950)

Embark on an action RPG adventure with a hammer-wielding warrior. Master one-tap controls for strategic combat, including repeat strikes, charged attacks, and guarding. Collect powerful hammers and face the Dark Lord.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Repeat Strikes, Charged Attack, Guard ability, Collect strongest hammers, Adventure journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIA 5pcs | $0.99 | one-time |
| DIA 17pcs | $2.99 | one-time |
| DIA 30pcs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited LIFE & Ads Removal | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Classic retro feel
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 👍 Good progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing since iOS 18
- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Boring and repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Paid app with banner ads
- 🐛 Short game length

**Reported bugs**

- Constantly crashes since iOS 18 update
- Game crashes a few seconds in
- Double banner ads on a paid app
- Banner ad at the bottom and another above the character
- Birds that let you watch an ad almost always say Gold instead of life

**Requested features**

- Add ads back for bonuses
- Update game for ads to be playable
- Add English setting
- Make game in English
- Lower price for unlimited life or shorten wait time


### Shadow Spring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-spring/id1489872097)

Tap your screen to guide a character through the shadows, collecting coins. Challenge friends to see who can achieve the highest score and share your progress.

**Highlights:** Tap-based gameplay, Coin collection, Score sharing, Competitive play, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HAMMER'S QUEST free?

HAMMER'S QUEST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Spring free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HAMMER'S QUEST or Shadow Spring?

Shadow Spring is rated higher. HAMMER'S QUEST averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Shadow Spring averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do HAMMER'S QUEST or Shadow Spring have ads?

Both HAMMER'S QUEST and Shadow Spring show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HAMMER'S QUEST or Shadow Spring?

HAMMER'S QUEST ships an update every 3 months, and Shadow Spring every 41 months. Most recently, HAMMER'S QUEST was updated on November 11, 2026 and Shadow Spring on November 3, 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.*