# Shadowgate vs The 7th Guest

The clearest difference is update cadence: The 7th Guest at every 5 days against Shadowgate's monthly. The 7th Guest also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (669 vs 55). Shadowgate's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 39%) and price ($2.99 vs $7.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Shadowgate costs $2.99 and The 7th Guest $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The 7th Guest holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The 7th Guest has 669 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Shadowgate's written reviews are positive against 39% of The 7th Guest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shadowgate ships an update monthly, The 7th Guest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowgate | The 7th Guest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowgate/id996262760/reviews) | **[4.6 (669 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-7th-guest-remastered/id1082321069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **669** |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 38.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zojoi](https://appshunter.io/developer/559255765) | [Liron Barzilai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082292751) |

## 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


### The 7th Guest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-7th-guest-remastered/id1082321069)

Step into a haunted mansion filled with puzzles and secrets. This remastered classic features groundbreaking full-motion video, bizarre challenges, and explorable 3D rooms. Experience a terrifying virtual environment with updated controls and enhanced graphics.

**Highlights:** Full-motion video and live actor dialogue, Bizarre puzzles and games, 22 explorable 3D rooms, Touch-screen optimized controls, High-end graphics upscaling, Collectable achievements, Original and remastered audio options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic gameplay
- 🎨 Creepy atmosphere
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔇 Audio issues (no sound/music)
- 🕹️ Problematic controls and navigation
- 💻 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not unlocking
- Saved games not loading properly
- Puzzles not registering as completed
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay individual puzzles
- Improved graphics and visual quality
- Remastered audio and music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowgate free?

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

### Is The 7th Guest free?

The 7th Guest costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shadowgate or The 7th Guest?

The 7th Guest is rated higher. Shadowgate averages 4.2 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while The 7th Guest averages 4.6 from 669 ratings.

### Do Shadowgate or The 7th Guest have ads?

Neither Shadowgate nor The 7th Guest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadowgate or The 7th Guest?

Shadowgate ships an update monthly, and The 7th Guest every 5 days. Most recently, Shadowgate was updated on October 24, 2026 and The 7th Guest on October 29, 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.*