# Shadow Shine - image effect

> App for finger painting colored shadows onto photos for artistic effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Dr. Rieger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-shine-image-effect/id588208739 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Dr. Rieger](https://appshunter.io/developer/464916737)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2013-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-shine-image-effect/id588208739/reviews.md

## What is Shadow Shine?

Let your photos shadow shine by finger painting the image with colored shadows. 

Create impressive images by shadow shining your photos. The shadow shine effect will draw the viewer's attention to shadowed spots in the image.

Creating shadow shine images is as easy as drawing with your finger. You start by taking a photo with your camera. Use your finger to shadow parts of the image. Zoom into the image for detailed painting or use the erase mode to remove the shadow.

Share your shadow shine images on Facebook, Twitter and other social nets. Send an email with the image attached to it or save it in your photo album.

Features:
- Easy finger painting
- Paint, zoom and erase
- Take pictures from your camera or photo album
- Adjust the size of the painting circle
- Share your paints on social nets
- Undo function for paint corrections

There are no limits on what you can shadow shine. Shadow shine your car, friends, kids, your dog or your holiday pictures.

## Key features

- Finger painting shadow effects
- Zoom and erase modes
- Use camera or photo album
- Adjustable brush size
- Social media sharing
- Undo function

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-shine-image-effect/id588208739/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun

*2015-03-13*

That's about all this app is. The demo photos don't do the app justice. By coloring backgrounds or partial subjects you can do some really cool things. Sure it's limited and operation is cumbersome, but it's free!

### 1/5 — :-/

*2013-06-12*

It's hard, it's not easy to color in! good thing that I didn't have to pay.

### 4/5 — Lieber Dr. Rieger,

*2013-06-11*

… wie Poster Shine eine schöne App mit tollem Effekt. Super, dass sie auch problemlos mit Querformaten fertig wird. Wenn Sie es schaffen, die Auflösung so hinzukriegen, dass die Pixel, die ich reinstecke hinten auch wieder rauskommen (oder sogar mehr), kaufe ich gerne die Vollversion und gebe 5 Sterne. So reicht es nur für 3. 
Gleiches gilt für Poster Shine.

Edit: lieber Dr. Rieger, danke für das Update. Mit 1600 x1600 px kann man schon mal was anfangen. Mit HD hat das zwar noch lange nichts zu tun, aber man kann die App. nun schon mal benutzen. Das werden dann schon mal 4 Sterne. Da geht doch bestimmt noch mehr. 3200 px wären super! Und 5 Sterne sind ihnen dann sicher. 
Und wieder gilt gleiches für Poster Shine.

### 1/5 — Don't like last update

*2013-05-04*

Since the last update it doesn't do the same as before. Now the threshold simply makes your photo dinner or more contrast. Before it would actually make it with detailed shadows. Pls switch back!

### 1/5 — Hard

*2013-04-21*

Way to hard to get on the picture and would take too long to make perfect

### 5/5 — Great app

*2013-04-17*

A must have!

### 3/5 — 1st one! Hahaha

*2013-04-12*

It's good I think it's good people who like colours with photos. Otherwise it's pretty boring. Sorry only 3 star rating😕

### 4/5 — 💭

*2013-03-08*

I Love this it could use a better template maybe tutorials should be added but besides that its very easy to use thats one of the many things i love about it ^-^

### 1/5 — Annoying yet wonderful

*2013-02-20*

It's so much fun and cool!But when I go to the share/save to photos to save it,it crash's!Please make an update to fix that!!!

### 5/5 — Unbedingt ausprobieren!!!

*2013-01-20*

Erfüllt voll und ganz die Erwartung. Die Effekte sehen super aus und lassen sich mit etwas Geduld sauber umsetzen!

## Frequently asked questions about Shadow Shine

### What is Shadow Shine?

Shadow Shine is a photo editing application that allows users to finger paint colored shadows onto their images. It's designed to help draw viewer attention to specific parts of a photo.

### How do I use Shadow Shine?

You can take a new photo or select one from your album, then use your finger to paint shadows onto the image. The app also offers zoom and erase modes for detailed work.

### Can I share my Shadow Shine creations?

Yes, you can easily share your edited images on social networks like Facebook and Twitter, send them via email, or save them to your device's photo album.

### Does Shadow Shine have ads?

Yes, Shadow Shine contains advertisements. It is a free application supported by ads.

### What devices is Shadow Shine compatible with?

Shadow Shine is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

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

Shadow Shine has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Shadow Shine updated?

The latest version, 1.6.5, was released on February 25, 2021. Updates are not frequent, but the app remains functional for its intended purpose.

### What is the user feedback on Shadow Shine?

Based on the available data, Shadow Shine has received a perfect 5.0 stars from 3 ratings, indicating very positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.5 — 2021-02-25

Performance improvements

### 1.6.3 — 2021-02-16

Performance improvements

### 1.6.1 — 2021-01-23

Performance improvements

### 1.5.2 — 2020-01-07

Performance improvements

### 1.4.6 — 2019-12-28

Performance improvements

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