# Shadow Fight 3 vs MARVEL Strike Force

The clearest difference is chart position: MARVEL Strike Force at #31 against Shadow Fight 3's #150. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Fight 3 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MARVEL Strike Force sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shadow Fight 3 against 4.6 for MARVEL Strike Force. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 210K and 310K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Shadow Fight 3's written reviews are positive against 43% of MARVEL Strike Force's.

Shadow Fight 3 ships an update every 3 weeks, MARVEL Strike Force every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Fight 3 | MARVEL Strike Force |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (210K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-3-rpg-fighting/id964827011/reviews)** | [4.6 (310K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-strike-force-squad-rpg/id1292952049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 210K | **310K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 43.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #150 | **#31** |
| Size | 430 MB | 475 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nekki Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101320102) | [Scopely, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305003647) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Fight 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-3-rpg-fighting/id964827011)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Action, #170 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Engage in epic 3D RPG fighting battles as a customizable hero. Master diverse fighting styles, collect powerful gear, and influence a world-altering story. Challenge other players and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Customizable hero creation, Multiple fighting styles, Weapon and armor collection, Story-driven campaign, Online player duels, Themed in-game events

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shadow Pass (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Handful of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| CHAPTER 2 SPECIAL OFFER! I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| BOLO PACK I | $4.99 | one-time |
| COMBO PACK II | $6.99 | one-time |
| CELEBRATE IN A BIG WAY! | $7.99 | one-time |
| LUNAR FESTIVAL PROMO! II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Event Offer 15 | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stunning graphics
- 📚 Engaging storyline
- 🤺 Variety of fighting styles
- ⚔️ Unique weapon and armor customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unfair AI opponents
- 🕰️ Slow progression without paying
- 🏆 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking
- 🔑 Excessive grind for better gear
- 🐛 Clunky and unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes after updates
- Incorrect or missing item descriptions
- Rewards not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to sell/trade unwanted gear
- Continuous gameplay modes (no cooldowns)
- Improved PvP matchmaking based on power level
- More frequent story mode updates


### MARVEL Strike Force

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-strike-force-squad-rpg/id1292952049)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Action, #43 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #136 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Assemble iconic Marvel heroes and villains to battle threats and save the universe. Build powerful squads, upgrade characters, and engage in strategic 5v5 combat with stunning visuals and dynamic chain combos. Dominate various game modes, from single-player challenges to alliance team-ups.

**Highlights:** Assemble Marvel hero and villain squads, Upgrade and evolve characters, Strategic 5v5 combat, Synergize character abilities, Visually stunning graphics, Alliance team-ups, Single-player modes

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Offer XI | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer XX | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Cores | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Package XV | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cluster of Power Cores | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer XI | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Power Cores | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle VII | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle XXVIII | $9.99 | one-time |
| Case of Power Cores | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Constant progress and new character releases
- 👍 Enjoyable for Marvel fans
- 👍 Frequent updates
- 👍 Joining an alliance is beneficial
- 🚀 Excellent animations and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Progression locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive grind and resource bottlenecks
- 🔒 Overpowered new characters make older ones obsolete
- 🔒 Unfair matchmaking and progression system

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during battles and events
- Freezing and loading issues, especially after updates
- Incorrect or missing character abilities and visuals
- Raid and alliance war issues

**Requested features**

- Allow trading character shards between alliance members
- Introduce more team synergies and customization options
- Improve resource acquisition and progression for free-to-play players
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes
- Introduce more Marvel characters and storylines


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Fight 3 free?

Shadow Fight 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MARVEL Strike Force free?

MARVEL Strike Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Fight 3 or MARVEL Strike Force?

Shadow Fight 3 is rated higher. Shadow Fight 3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 210K ratings, while MARVEL Strike Force averages 4.6 from 310K ratings.

### Do Shadow Fight 3 or MARVEL Strike Force have ads?

Both Shadow Fight 3 and MARVEL Strike Force show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Fight 3 or MARVEL Strike Force?

Shadow Fight 3 ships an update every 3 weeks, and MARVEL Strike Force every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Fight 3 was updated on November 6, 2026 and MARVEL Strike Force on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Shadow Fight 3 or MARVEL Strike Force?

Shadow Fight 3 currently peaks at #150 in the App Store charts, and MARVEL Strike Force at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*