# Shadowgate vs FINAL FANTASY VII

The clearest difference is price: Shadowgate at $2.99 against FINAL FANTASY VII's $15.99. Shadowgate also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). FINAL FANTASY VII's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 55) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Shadowgate costs $2.99 and FINAL FANTASY VII $15.99 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 — 4.2 for Shadowgate against 4.1 for FINAL FANTASY VII. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FINAL FANTASY VII has 1.3K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Shadowgate's written reviews are positive against 59% of FINAL FANTASY VII's.

Shadowgate ships an update monthly, FINAL FANTASY VII every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowgate | FINAL FANTASY VII |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $15.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowgate/id996262760/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-vii/id1021566244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 59.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zojoi](https://appshunter.io/developer/559255765) | [SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowgate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowgate/id996262760)

Embark on a perilous quest in a reimagined point-and-click adventure. Solve mind-bending puzzles, explore stunning hand-painted rooms, and choose your playstyle with customizable UI and difficulty levels. Uncover secrets and defeat an ancient evil in this classic reborn.

**Highlights:** Customized UI with modern or classic commands, Four difficulty levels that alter gameplay, First-person adventuring with inventory and mapping, Beautifully illustrated rooms with new and familiar locations, Mind-bending new and updated puzzles, Retro mode with classic graphics and sound, Over 50 player achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Faithful and nostalgic remake
- ✨ Updated graphics and BGM
- 🎮 Great point-and-click adventure
- 💡 Tricky but not impossible puzzles
- 👍 Immersive story and atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup/intro
- 📱 Poorly optimized for phones
- 🤏 Small text and hitboxes
- 🥶 Overheats M1 Mac
- 🔄 Crashes when minimizing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after intro cinematic
- App closes when minimized
- Force quits on loading
- Game turns black after a minute
- Unplayable on iPhone X

**Requested features**

- Remake Deja Vu and Uninvited
- Add original game as bonus
- Sequel to Shadowgate
- Fix background crash issue
- Add original soundtrack option


### FINAL FANTASY VII

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-vii/id1021566244)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Role Playing, #69 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Experience a classic role-playing game on your mobile device. Explore a dramatic story, customize characters with a unique material system, and enjoy 3D battle stages. This port offers enhanced controls and convenience features for iOS.

**Highlights:** 3D backgrounds and CG movie scenes, Material system for character customization, Virtual controller with adjustable opacity, Option to turn off enemy encounters, Max Stats command for instant power-up

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nostalgic and as perfect as I remember
- 👍 Great game found
- 🚀 Awesome reliving these moments
- 👍 Great blast from the past
- 👍 Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game constantly auto selects during battle
- 🐛 A button glitch
- 🐛 Unplayable because of a button bug
- 🐛 Constantly thinks I'm pressing A during combat
- 🐛 Pause bug during battle still not fixed

**Reported bugs**

- Game constantly auto selects during battle
- A button glitch
- Unplayable because of a button bug
- Constantly thinks I'm pressing A during combat
- Pause bug during battle still not fixed

**Requested features**

- Add quick save feature
- Optimize for iPhone X and newer screens
- Add controller support
- Add 2x/3x speed option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowgate free?

Shadowgate costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FINAL FANTASY VII free?

FINAL FANTASY VII costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shadowgate or FINAL FANTASY VII?

Shadowgate is rated higher. Shadowgate averages 4.2 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while FINAL FANTASY VII averages 4.1 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Shadowgate or FINAL FANTASY VII have ads?

Neither Shadowgate nor FINAL FANTASY VII shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadowgate or FINAL FANTASY VII?

Shadowgate ships an update monthly, and FINAL FANTASY VII every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shadowgate was updated on October 24, 2026 and FINAL FANTASY VII on October 24, 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.*