# Shadowgate vs ArcadeBox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shadowgate at 50% against ArcadeBox's 0%. Shadowgate also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 4) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.6). ArcadeBox's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Shadowgate costs $1.99 and ArcadeBox $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ArcadeBox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Shadowgate's written reviews are positive against 0% of ArcadeBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowgate | ArcadeBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowgate-macventure/id986491517/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadebox/id6496372834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Zojoi](https://appshunter.io/developer/559255765) | [Gianluca Natalini](https://appshunter.io/developer/348380792) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowgate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowgate-macventure/id986491517)

Step into a dark, ruined fortress and embark on a perilous quest to defeat an evil Warlock Lord. This classic first-person fantasy adventure game has been restored to its original glory from 1987.

**Highlights:** First-person fantasy adventure, Restored original graphics, Classic 1987 gameplay, Epic quest to defeat Warlock Lord, Explore a dark fortress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArcadeBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadebox/id6496372834)

This application serves as a free emulator for GameBoy and GameBoy Color games. It supports iCade controllers and offers customizable game modes. Users can legally add their own purchased ROMs via file sharing.

**Highlights:** GameBoy and GameBoy Color emulation, iCade controller compatibility, 80s and 90s arcade style design, Color or green game mode, Supports user-added ROMs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowgate free?

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

### Is ArcadeBox free?

ArcadeBox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shadowgate or ArcadeBox?

ArcadeBox is rated higher. Shadowgate averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ArcadeBox averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Shadowgate or ArcadeBox have ads?

Neither Shadowgate nor ArcadeBox shows ads.

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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.*