# The Shadow Horror vs Mirrorscape

The clearest difference is price: Mirrorscape at Free against The Shadow Horror's $7.99. Mirrorscape also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). The Shadow Horror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (67% vs 43%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Mirrorscape is free to download; The Shadow Horror costs $7.99 up front. Mirrorscape sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. The Shadow Horror asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mirrorscape holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mirrorscape has 86 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of The Shadow Horror's written reviews are positive against 43% of Mirrorscape's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Shadow Horror ships an update every 2 months, Mirrorscape every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Shadow Horror | Mirrorscape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shadow-horror/id966275148/reviews) | **[4.1 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrorscape-tabletop-ar-maps/id1590209212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 32 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Mirrorscape Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590209214) |

## What reviewers say

### The Shadow Horror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shadow-horror/id966275148)

Explore an abandoned house filled with a terrifying creature. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, and improvise defenses to survive the night. Your choices determine your fate against the lurking Shadow Horror.

**Highlights:** Solve puzzles and mysteries, Identify the lurking horror, Author's commentary, Explore freely, Improvise weapons and defenses, Non-linear exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mirrorscape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrorscape-tabletop-ar-maps/id1590209212)

Design and enhance tabletop RPG campaigns with custom 3D maps and augmented reality features. This app offers tools for world-building, dice rolling, and importing miniatures, perfect for D&D and Pathfinder.

**Highlights:** Custom fantasy map design, Augmented reality map viewing, 3D environment creation, Built-in dice roller, Hero Forge miniature import, Fog of War and dynamic lighting, Cross-platform compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARCoin 80 | $1.00 | one-time |
| ARCoin 400 | $5.00 | one-time |
| ARCoins 800 | $9.00 | one-time |
| ARCoins 2400 | $24.00 | one-time |
| ARCoins 4000 | $35.00 | one-time |
| ARCoins 10,000 | $83.00 | one-time |
| ARCoin 19400 | $169.00 | one-time |
| ARCoin 30,900 | $269.00 | one-time |
| ARcoin 42,400 | $369.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing graphics and visuals
- 💡 Innovative AR capabilities
- 🚀 Fast and intuitive map building
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🌟 Great potential for tabletop gaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unusable sign-up process
- 💸 Expensive microtransactions
- ⏳ Long loading times
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to complete sign-up process
- Verification code resets during account creation
- Cannot delete account
- Buttons are unresponsive
- Infinite loading screen bug

**Requested features**

- Allow account deletion
- Improve mobile usability
- Offer subscription model instead of microtransactions
- Provide a desktop portal for layout
- Make it easier to find assets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Shadow Horror free?

The Shadow Horror costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mirrorscape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Shadow Horror or Mirrorscape?

Mirrorscape is rated higher. The Shadow Horror averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Mirrorscape averages 4.1 from 86 ratings.

### Do The Shadow Horror or Mirrorscape have ads?

Both The Shadow Horror and Mirrorscape show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Shadow Horror or Mirrorscape?

The Shadow Horror ships an update every 2 months, and Mirrorscape every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Shadow Horror was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mirrorscape 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.*