Shadowmatic Downloads & RevenueShadowmatic · App Store & Google Play
Shadowmatic by TRIADA Studio is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 33 events in the last 12 months
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Games · TW
- 📈Shadowmatic hit #1iOSTop Paid · Puzzle · ID
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Games · BR
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Puzzle · BR
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Puzzle · SA
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Family · SA
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Games · NL
- 📈Shadowmatic charting in a new countryiOSNetherlands
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Family · SA
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Games · SA
- 🆕Shadowmatic first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States (found via similar)
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Family · BR
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · All Apps · AR
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 10 on iPad · Top Paid GamesiOSRU
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 10 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · Puzzle · IN · Top Paid · Family · JP
- 📈Shadowmatic charting in a new countryiOSTurkey
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 100 in 4 chartsiOSTop Paid · Games · AR · Top Paid · Games · MY · Top Paid · All Apps · PH · Top Paid · Games · PH
- 📈Shadowmatic charting in a new country in 4 chartsiOSArgentina · Malaysia · Philippines · South Africa
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Puzzle · GB
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 10 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · Family · AE · Top Paid · Puzzle · AE
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 100 in 6 chartsiOSTop Paid · All Apps · AE · Top Paid · Games · AE · Top Grossing · Family · AE · Top Paid · Puzzle · DE · +2 more
- 📈Shadowmatic new best rank in the overall chart: #20iOSTop Paid · All Apps · TH
- 📈Shadowmatic charting in a new country in 2 chartsiOSSpain · Mexico
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Family · KR
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Puzzle · ID
- 📈Shadowmatic new best rank in the overall chart: #22iOSTop Paid · All Apps · TH
- 📈Shadowmatic new best rank in the overall chart: #40iOSTop Paid · All Apps · TH
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · All Apps · TH · Top Paid · Games · TH
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Family · ID
- 📈Shadowmatic entered the top 100 in 4 chartsiOSTop Paid · Puzzle · AU · Top Paid · Family · GB · Top Paid · All Apps · ID · Top Paid · Games · ID
- 🆕Shadowmatic first spotted by AppInsideriOS#21 in Top Paid · Family · Japan
- 🆕Shadowmatic released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Shadowmatic released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Games › Family PaidShadowmatic at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-05. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Shadowmatic is a premium, award-winning puzzle game where players rotate abstract 3D objects to cast recognizable shadows, targeting casual gamers and art enthusiasts seeking relaxing, visually stunning experiences. The app maintains strong paid rankings in the Puzzle and Family categories across diverse markets including Indonesia, Brazil, France, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, indicating sustained global appeal for its high-quality, non-violent content.
Similar apps: Monument Valley, Lumino City, Fez
Puzzle Realistic 3D Abstract/Thematic short sessions Premium IAP
#shadow puppetry #relaxing #visual puzzle #single player #atmospheric #award winning
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Shadowmatic downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | 500k+ |
| Google Play | – | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | – | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Shadowmatic's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Shadowmatic makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | "Other Worlds" chapter | |
| 2 | Pack of 20 Hint-Points | |
| 3 | Pack of 50 Hint-Points | |
| 4 | Pack of 500 Hint-Points | |
| 5 | Pack of 150 Hint-Points |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #6 Games › Family Paid | 17 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | – | 0 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 2.1k |
| Google Play | 4.5 ★ | 102k 2.6k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.5 ★ weighted by ratings | 104k |
What users say about Shadowmatic
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users praise the game's unique shadow-puzzle concept and relaxing atmosphere, though many feel it is overly difficult or abstract without clear instructions. Recent complaints focus on technical bugs preventing completion, lack of new content, and issues with device compatibility.
Mixed but leaning positive (68% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and being useful. The main complaints are about not being fun, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “The theme changes are fun too”
- Useful: “Highly recommending this game”
- Ease of use: “Amazing simple amazing game”
- Features & content: “I checked back often to see if any new levels have been added”
Common complaints
- Fun: “Much too difficult to be enjoyable”
- Crashes & bugs
- Features & content: “And, since you need to play at least part of level 2 to beat the game, the game is now impossible”
About Shadowmatic
** App Store Best of 2015 **
Shadowmatic is an imagination-stirring puzzle where you rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to find recognizable silhouettes in projected shadows, relevant to the surrounding environment.
“Other Worlds” is a chapter of Shadowmatic with over 30 levels in 3 unique thematic environments: Ancient Worlds, Music and Space. The chapter is available as a separate purchase.
The game combines stunning visuals with relaxing and captivating gameplay.
On your journey to discover the right solution you will stumble upon many unexpected and infinitely varied silhouettes.
The game features 15 rooms, each flavored with unique concept, atmosphere, and music.
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“Simple to the point of beauty, and beautiful to the point of becoming a work of art, this is a game you won't want to win, because you won't want the experience to end” - Pocket Gamer
“It's fun, it's unique, and it's the perfect type of game to show off to people who typically don't play video games, as it's almost like an interactive piece of art” - Touch Arcade
“It’s always awesome to see a breathtaking, unique, and thoroughly innovative puzzle game pop up on the App Store” - Macworld
“Full of whimsical puzzles and thoughtful designs, Shadowmatic is a delightful and captivating iOS game” - CNET
“'Fantastically original': Shadowmatic works modern-day wonders with the ancient Chinese art of shadow puppetry” - The Guardian
“It’s like a mind-bending shadow-puppet spectacle” - TIME
“This game requires you to look at things a little differently” - Washington Post
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Hints.
The game includes a system of hints. To enjoy the game to its fullest, however, we recommend resorting to them on rare occasions only.
Assistant Button.
The Assistant button in the upper right corner will help you solve the puzzle by gradually rotating the objects in the correct direction. When you press the button, Hint-Points are used
Music.
Every room in the game features its own music arrangement, adding up to the distinctive atmosphere and feel in each. The music is best experienced with headphones, and is available separately on iTunes.
-- More than 130 levels in 15 unique environments
-- Gorgeous graphics
-- Secondary objectives
-- Assistant Button
-- Nonlinear level progression
-- 3D parallax view
-- Achievements
-- Arcade Mode
-- Synchronization with Apple TV
** The game is optimized for every iOS device separately (starting from iPhone 5s and newer), however it's best experienced on the latest devices.
Follow us on Twitter: @ShadowmaticGame
Join us on Facebook: @Shadowmatic
Follow us on Instagram: @Shadowmatic
Questions? Shoot us an email: [email protected]
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Triada Studio is a computer graphics and animation studio with over 20 years of industry experience. Shadowmatic is the company’s first project that bridges its vast computer graphics experi
Shadowmatic App Store
Shadowmatic is #6 in Games › Family Paid in India and charting in 17 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Games › Family PaidShadowmatic at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-05. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Shadowmatic is a premium, award-winning puzzle game where players rotate abstract 3D objects to cast recognizable shadows, targeting casual gamers and art enthusiasts seeking relaxing, visually stunning experiences. The app maintains strong paid rankings in the Puzzle and Family categories across diverse markets including Indonesia, Brazil, France, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, indicating sustained global appeal for its high-quality, non-violent content.
Similar apps: Monument Valley, Lumino City, Fez
Puzzle Realistic 3D Abstract/Thematic short sessions Premium IAP
#shadow puppetry #relaxing #visual puzzle #single player #atmospheric #award winning
Shadowmatic on the App Store
App details
Shadowmatic downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Shadowmatic's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Shadowmatic before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Shadowmatic makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | "Other Worlds" chapter | |
| 2 | Pack of 20 Hint-Points | |
| 3 | Pack of 50 Hint-Points | |
| 4 | Pack of 500 Hint-Points | |
| 5 | Pack of 150 Hint-Points |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
United States
South Korea
France
Indonesia
Russia
Canada
Saudi Arabia
Brazil
Italy
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Germany
Thailand
Australia
South AfricaApps near Shadowmatic on the chart
Games › Family Paid, around #6.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Shadowmatic
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users praise the game's unique shadow-puzzle concept and relaxing atmosphere, though many feel it is overly difficult or abstract without clear instructions. Recent complaints focus on technical bugs preventing completion, lack of new content, and issues with device compatibility.
Mixed but leaning positive (68% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and being useful. The main complaints are about not being fun, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “The theme changes are fun too”
- Useful: “Highly recommending this game”
- Ease of use: “Amazing simple amazing game”
- Features & content: “I checked back often to see if any new levels have been added”
Common complaints
- Fun: “Much too difficult to be enjoyable”
- Crashes & bugs
- Features & content: “And, since you need to play at least part of level 2 to beat the game, the game is now impossible”
About Shadowmatic
** App Store Best of 2015 **
Shadowmatic is an imagination-stirring puzzle where you rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to find recognizable silhouettes in projected shadows, relevant to the surrounding environment.
“Other Worlds” is a chapter of Shadowmatic with over 30 levels in 3 unique thematic environments: Ancient Worlds, Music and Space. The chapter is available as a separate purchase.
The game combines stunning visuals with relaxing and captivating gameplay.
On your journey to discover the right solution you will stumble upon many unexpected and infinitely varied silhouettes.
The game features 15 rooms, each flavored with unique concept, atmosphere, and music.
- - - - - - - - - -
“Simple to the point of beauty, and beautiful to the point of becoming a work of art, this is a game you won't want to win, because you won't want the experience to end” - Pocket Gamer
“It's fun, it's unique, and it's the perfect type of game to show off to people who typically don't play video games, as it's almost like an interactive piece of art” - Touch Arcade
“It’s always awesome to see a breathtaking, unique, and thoroughly innovative puzzle game pop up on the App Store” - Macworld
“Full of whimsical puzzles and thoughtful designs, Shadowmatic is a delightful and captivating iOS game” - CNET
“'Fantastically original': Shadowmatic works modern-day wonders with the ancient Chinese art of shadow puppetry” - The Guardian
“It’s like a mind-bending shadow-puppet spectacle” - TIME
“This game requires you to look at things a little differently” - Washington Post
- - - - - - - - - -
Hints.
The game includes a system of hints. To enjoy the game to its fullest, however, we recommend resorting to them on rare occasions only.
Assistant Button.
The Assistant button in the upper right corner will help you solve the puzzle by gradually rotating the objects in the correct direction. When you press the button, Hint-Points are used
Music.
Every room in the game features its own music arrangement, adding up to the distinctive atmosphere and feel in each. The music is best experienced with headphones, and is available separately on iTunes.
-- More than 130 levels in 15 unique environments
-- Gorgeous graphics
-- Secondary objectives
-- Assistant Button
-- Nonlinear level progression
-- 3D parallax view
-- Achievements
-- Arcade Mode
-- Synchronization with Apple TV
** The game is optimized for every iOS device separately (starting from iPhone 5s and newer), however it's best experienced on the latest devices.
Follow us on Twitter: @ShadowmaticGame
Join us on Facebook: @Shadowmatic
Follow us on Instagram: @Shadowmatic
Questions? Shoot us an email: [email protected]
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Triada Studio is a computer graphics and animation studio with over 20 years of industry experience. Shadowmatic is the company’s first project that bridges its vast computer graphics experi
Latest updates
Shadowmatic Android
Not in a tracked Google Play top chart right now.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Shadowmatic on Google Play
App details
Shadowmatic downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Shadowmatic's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Shadowmatic before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Shadowmatic makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | "Other Worlds" chapter | |
| 2 | Pack of 20 Hint-Points | |
| 3 | Pack of 50 Hint-Points | |
| 4 | Pack of 500 Hint-Points | |
| 5 | Pack of 150 Hint-Points |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not in a Google Play top chart right now. | ||
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
About Shadowmatic
The game combines stunning visuals with relaxing and captivating gameplay.
On your journey to discover the right solution you will stumble upon many unexpected and infinitely varied silhouettes.
The game features various environments, each flavored with unique concept, atmosphere, and music.
If you enjoy the first free 14 levels in 4 environments, you will LOVE to unlock the rest of the game with much more cool levels and features with a single in-app purchase.
The game features:
-- More than 100 levels in 12 unique environments
-- Gorgeous graphics
-- Secondary objectives
-- Assistant Button
-- Nonlinear level progression
-- 3D parallax view
-- Achievements
-- Hints system
-- Arcade Mode
- - - - - - - - - -
“Simple to the point of beauty, and beautiful to the point of becoming a work of art, this is a game you won't want to win, because you won't want the experience to end” - Pocket Gamer
“Full of whimsical puzzles and thoughtful designs, Shadowmatic is a delightful and captivating game” - CNET
“'Fantastically original': Shadowmatic works modern-day wonders with the ancient Chinese art of shadow puppetry” - The Guardian
“It’s like a mind-bending shadow-puppet spectacle” - TIME
“This game requires you to look at things a little differently” - Washington Post
- - - - - - - - - -
Assistant Button.
The Assistant button in the upper right corner will help you solve the puzzle by gradually rotating the objects in the correct direction. When you press the button, Hint-Points are used
Music.
Every room in the game features its own music arrangement, adding up to the distinctive atmosphere and feel in each. The music is best experienced with headphones, and is available separately on Google Play Music.
Follow us on Twitter: @ShadowmaticGame
Join us on Facebook: @Shadowmatic
Follow us on Instagram: @Shadowmatic
Having questions? [email protected]
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Triada Studio is a computer graphics and animation studio with over 20 years of industry experience. Shadowmatic is the company’s first project that bridges its vast computer graphics experience with an experimental in-house 3D engine.
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