# Roller Polar vs Shadow Trick

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Trick at none against Roller Polar's shown. Shadow Trick also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 59%). Roller Polar's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roller Polar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roller Polar holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 32 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Roller Polar's written reviews are positive against 70% of Shadow Trick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roller Polar | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roller-polar/id939700885/reviews)** | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 84 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Roller Polar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roller-polar/id939700885)

Guide a polar bear down a mountain on a giant snowball. Dodge obstacles like trees and boulders while collecting points. Experience dynamic day and night cycles and unlock achievements in this fast-paced arcade game.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Pixel art graphics, Dynamic day/night cycle, Unlockable achievements, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and art style
- 🎶 Catchy music and sound effects
- 🕹️ Simple, one-touch controls
- 🏆 Addictive high-score chasing

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Intrusive and problematic ads
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay and obstacles
- 🥱 Repetitive and gets old quickly
- ❓ Unclear controls or mechanics for some
- 🌃 Night mode makes obstacles hard to see

**Reported bugs**

- Ads are impossible to remove
- Blank ads prevent game return
- Achievements are broken
- Ads don't display properly
- Game freezes or glitches

**Requested features**

- More characters and unlockables
- New game modes or maps
- Customization options
- Bring web games to mobile
- Fix ad removal issues


### 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 Roller Polar free?

Roller Polar 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, Roller Polar or Shadow Trick?

Roller Polar is rated higher. Roller Polar averages 4.3 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Roller Polar or Shadow Trick have ads?

Roller Polar shows ads; Shadow Trick does not.

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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.*