# Shadow Play - home theater — Home shadow theater

> Real-time shadow puppet show creation tool with integrated flashlight. (iPhone/iPad app by Denis Sterkhov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-play-home-theater/id1558159661 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Denis Sterkhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532944365)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Board, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 131 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-play-home-theater/id1558159661/reviews.md

## What is Shadow Play?

Art, known to people since ancient times, is still relevant, because nothing superfluous is needed to present it - only light and darkness ...
A smartphone with the application "Shadow Play - home theater" will only be your assistant and a visual aid for creating live shadows in real time.

For ease of use, the application has a flashlight on / off function.

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## Key features

- Real-time shadow creation
- Light and darkness manipulation
- Integrated flashlight control
- Visual aid for shadow art
- Easy to use interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-play-home-theater/id1558159661/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Ну так

*2024-07-06, version 1.5*

Животных делать ПОЧТИ НЕРЕАЛЬНО. У мальчика (или девочки) пальцы просто без костей. Может это я конечно не так делаю. НО СДЕЛАЙТЕ ИНСТРУКЦИЮ ПО ШАГАМ! Не понятно как сделать животных!

### 5/5 — Очень интересно

*2022-03-10, version 1.5*

А так только руками можно?

## Frequently asked questions about Shadow Play

### What is Shadow Play used for?

Shadow Play is used to create shadow puppet shows in real time. It acts as a visual aid, allowing users to manipulate light and darkness to form shadow figures.

### Does Shadow Play have ads?

No, Shadow Play does not contain advertisements. It offers an ad-free experience for users.

### What devices is Shadow Play compatible with?

Shadow Play is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Shadow Play?

Shadow Play has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger audiences and families.

### When was Shadow Play last updated?

Shadow Play was last updated on November 26, 2025, with version 2.5.

### Can I use Shadow Play offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality, but its core features of real-time shadow creation and flashlight control suggest it may function without an internet connection.

### Are there any in-app purchases in Shadow Play?

Yes, Shadow Play does have in-app purchases available, though the specific items or features they unlock are not detailed.

### How does Shadow Play help with creating shadow art?

Shadow Play serves as a visual aid by providing a controlled environment to manipulate light and darkness, making it easier to form and present shadow figures.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.5 — 2025-11-26

- animals (or rather their shadows) make sounds!

### 2.0 — 2025-10-28

- new design
-new controls

### 1.5 — 2022-02-02

- Fixed bugs.

### 1.0 — 2021-03-16

No release notes.

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All apps by Denis Sterkhov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1532944365

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