# Severed vs Shakedown

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Severed at 1.3K against Shakedown's 20. Severed also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Severed costs $1.99 and Shakedown $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Severed against 4.9 for Shakedown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Severed has 1.3K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Severed's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shakedown's.

Severed ships an update every 3 weeks, Shakedown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Severed | Shakedown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/severed/id972657175/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DrinkBox Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/835244877) | [Vblank Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943175955) |

## What reviewers say

### Severed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/severed/id972657175)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a surreal journey as a one-armed warrior wielding a sentient sword. Master touch-based combat, explore a nightmarish world, and sever enemies to gain powers. This critically acclaimed title features a unique art style and an award-winning soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Dungeon combat with touch controls, Sever enemies for new powers, Branching exploration routes, Award-winning original soundtrack, Upgrade equipment and abilities, Puzzle solving and hazard avoidance

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beautiful and unique art style
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Innovative combat mechanics
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and atmosphere
- 🎶 Haunting and memorable soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive enemy encounters towards the end
- 🕹️ Controls can be finicky on certain devices
- 🕰️ Backtracking and navigation can feel tedious
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues on newer iPhone models
- Crashes and freezes reported by some users

**Requested features**

- Difficulty options for more challenge
- Expanded skill tree and progression system
- Ability to revisit areas and see new content


### Shakedown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561)

Embark on a 16-bit open-world adventure where you build a business empire. Complete missions, acquire properties, and sabotage rivals to dominate the island. Explore by land, sea, or air, uncovering secrets and engaging in arcade challenges.

**Highlights:** 16-bit open world exploration, Business acquisition and management, Mission-based gameplay, Sabotage competitors, Vehicle and boat traversal, Arcade challenges and side quests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Severed free?

Severed costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shakedown free?

Shakedown costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Severed or Shakedown?

Shakedown is rated higher. Severed averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Shakedown averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Severed or Shakedown have ads?

Neither Severed nor Shakedown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Severed or Shakedown?

Severed ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shakedown fortnightly. Most recently, Severed was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shakedown on November 8, 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.*