# Shadow Fight 3 vs Tiny Warriors

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiny Warriors at none against Shadow Fight 3's 12. Tiny Warriors also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Shadow Fight 3's advantage is ratings volume (210K vs 1) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Fight 3 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Tiny Warriors asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Warriors holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Fight 3 has 210K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Fight 3 | Tiny Warriors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (210K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-3-rpg-fighting/id964827011/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-warriors/id1612923323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **210K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 430 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nekki Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101320102) | [境 饶](https://appshunter.io/developer/935275144) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Fight 3

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

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Role Playing, #200 Top Grossing · Action (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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Special Event Offer 9 | $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


### Tiny Warriors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-warriors/id1612923323)

Engage in playful 2D combat with a variety of weapons and abilities. Navigate through numerous levels with great design, utilizing movement, jumping, and attack mechanics to overcome challenges.

**Highlights:** 2D fighting gameplay, Multiple levels, Diverse weapon selection, Attack, jump, and movement controls, Ultimate abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Fight 3 free?

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

### Is Tiny Warriors free?

Tiny Warriors is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Fight 3 or Tiny Warriors?

Tiny Warriors is rated higher. Shadow Fight 3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 210K ratings, while Tiny Warriors averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shadow Fight 3 or Tiny Warriors have ads?

Both Shadow Fight 3 and Tiny Warriors show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Fight 3 or Tiny Warriors?

Shadow Fight 3 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tiny Warriors every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Fight 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tiny Warriors on October 30, 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.*