# Shaderly - GLSL Shader Editor — SKShader Generative Art

> Real-time OpenGL ES 2.0 shader editor for SpriteKit and generative art. (iPhone/iPad app by Dmytro Denys.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaderly-glsl-shader-editor/id1629234249 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dmytro Denys](https://appshunter.io/developer/429279016)
- Category: Developer Tools, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English, Ukrainian
- Released: 2022-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaderly-glsl-shader-editor/id1629234249/reviews.md

## What is Shaderly?

Shaderly is real-time OpenGL ES 2.0 shader editor. It runs on SpriteKit SKShader, so all shaders you made with Shaderly can be used later in your SpriteKit projects. Great tool for prototyping effects and for making generative art.

I hope this app is useful to you. The app was born as a result of the desire to continue working on my game while sitting in a bomb shelter without my computer. And now I'm creating it for you.

Features:
• Code highlighting
• Live preview (resizable, fullscreen, picture-in-picture)
• Save and share shader video or snapshot
• Shader Thumbnails
• Shader Previews

## Key features

- Real-time shader editing
- SpriteKit SKShader compatibility
- Code highlighting
- Live preview (resizable, fullscreen, picture-in-picture)
- Save and share shader videos/snapshots
- Shader thumbnails and previews

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate Three Coffees | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate Five Coffees | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaderly-glsl-shader-editor/id1629234249/reviews.md

### 4/5 — could use some extra inputs

*2026-08-05*

would be really useful to have customizable sliders, xy inputs, etc to send to uniforms in the shader. otherwise seems useful.

### 5/5 — Simple but great

*2026-05-04*

Amazing! You open the app and it „just works“. On top of that, it‘s ad-free and doesn‘t cost anything. Immediately went ahead and donated to the developer! One nice improvement would be an integration with a source control like GitHub (or maybe I‘m just missing it).

### 5/5 — Lovely app

*2024-11-21*

It’s great to use. And would be even better with ISF support.

### 5/5 — Very much appreciated!

*2024-04-14*

I’ve been trying to make a game without a computer, but I didn’t know how to develop apps for iPhone. Now I can go anywhere while making renders and games!!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2023-12-17*

Deletes code when going out and back in the file and reverts it back to the sample file when closing and reopening the app, with the only way to fix this is my renaming the file. Even then, nothing shows up after i finish coding, and does not even tell me what I did wrong. Thanks for wasting my time.

## Frequently asked questions about Shaderly

### What is Shaderly used for?

Shaderly is a real-time OpenGL ES 2.0 shader editor. It's designed for prototyping visual effects, creating generative art, and directly integrating shaders into SpriteKit projects.

### Does Shaderly have ads?

No, Shaderly does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with optional in-app purchases.

### What devices support Shaderly?

Shaderly is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices, running on iOS.

### How often is Shaderly updated?

The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on January 17, 2026. While the last update date is in the future, indicating potential ongoing development, users can expect regular improvements.

### What is the age rating for Shaderly?

Shaderly has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in graphics programming and creative tools.

### Can I use shaders made in Shaderly elsewhere?

Yes, all shaders created with Shaderly can be directly used in your SpriteKit projects, facilitating seamless integration into your game development workflow.

### What are the key features of Shaderly?

Key features include real-time shader editing, code highlighting, live previews that are resizable and can be fullscreen or picture-in-picture, and the ability to save and share shader videos or snapshots.

### What is the user sentiment for Shaderly?

Shaderly has a strong positive reception, with an average rating of 4.4 stars from 7 ratings, indicating that users find the tool useful for its intended purpose.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-01-17

Bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2024-12-17

Added some help info

### 1.0.1 — 2022-07-07

Add donate options

### 1.0 — 2022-06-29

No release notes.

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