# Shadowsearch: AI Assistant — user reviews > 228 indexed App Store user reviews of Shadowsearch by Koi Apps, rated 4.40/5 from 3,792 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowsearch-ai-assistant/id1672003086/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowsearch-ai-assistant/id1672003086.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,952 · 4★ 233 · 3★ 136 · 2★ 79 · 1★ 392 ## What do users think of Shadowsearch? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - ❤️ Very helpful - 🙌 Wonderful app - 🤖 Amazing, brilliant, good - 👍 Easy to use - 🧠 Helps with studies - 🤩 Pretty neat app **Cons** - 🚫 Does not work at all - 🤖 Poor answers - 🤔 Glitches more than works - ❌ Not working - 🤖 False information - 🤑 Pay to play kind of app - 🤖 Forgets conversation details - 🕰️ Limited trial time - 💰 Expensive subscription **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes frequently - Subscription issues - Unresponsive support **Most requested features** - More free messages - Customization options - Improved conversation persistence - Expand free trial period ## Newest reviews (18 of 228) ### 1/5 — Dont do it *2026-03-24, version 7.8* They charge you $24.00 and you do one search and then you get a message saying you ran out of credits DONT DO IT! ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2026-03-24, version 7.8* I originally saw this as an ad on instagram and thought “I wonder what old photos of me were still online?” Only for me to hit the search button and it demands I pay for it. Not a “pay once and done” case but a weekly purchase. As soon as I saw that I immediately deleted the app ### 1/5 — Somente pago *2026-03-22* Não faz nada sem pagar como diz no anúncio ### 1/5 — Estafadores *2026-03-22, version 7.8* Me quieren cobrar una suscripción de un año que no acepte, yo acepté un plan básico semanal de 3,99 y me quieren cobrar a fuerza un plan anual, y por culpa de ellos no puedo realizar compras dentro de la app ### 1/5 — Pessimo! Golpe *2026-03-21* Cliquei na assinatura semanal e fui direcionada para uma assinatura anual. Fui enganada. Além disso, mesmo com a assinatura, pedem ainda mais dinheiro, como se eu estivesse sem crédito. A única pesquisa que eu tive (por 300 reais!) foi muito rasa, nada que o Google não fizesse **Developer response:** Oi najsisjam, sentimos muito por essa experiência frustrante. 😟 Queremos resolver isso! Por favor, envie um e-mail para support@koiapps.co com os detalhes do seu problema. Vamos garantir que isso seja tratado na próxima atualização. Agradecemos por nos informar. ### 1/5 — Scam app *2026-03-21, version 7.8* Bills you up front then wants to charge more for any search. Completely useless and a scam ### 1/5 — Waist of time and money *2026-03-20, version 7.8* Doesn’t work as advertised… finding old pictures etc, it’s essentially just a glorified google search, also charged me a really rate when I wanted a weekly one, MASSIVE SCAM, they’ll take your money for as I said essentially a Google search, disgusting, DO NOT USE, EVER! ### 1/5 — Péssimo, e não entrega o prometido *2026-03-19* Já se tornou moda estes apps, que fingem entregar algo, mais na verdade são golpes legalizados, obrigando você a assinar, pra não esfregar nada além de pesquisas rasas, que o Google faz bem melhor e de graça! **Developer response:** Oi Roquaresma, sentimos muito que você teve uma experiência negativa. 😟 Queremos resolver isso! Por favor, envie um e-mail para support@koiapps.co com os detalhes do problema. Vamos trabalhar para melhorar isso na próxima atualização. Obrigado por nos informar! ### 1/5 — Horrible absolutely waste of money *2026-03-17, version 7.8* Couldn't find any records of me or my social media accounts current or new wasted $25 big time and I never leave reviews but this was well deserved 1 star review do not buy ### 1/5 — This is a SCAM! *2026-03-17, version 7.8* This app is a scam it charges $60 and doesn’t even let you search ANYTHING!!!! Do not purchase!!!! False Advertising, I thought I was going to be charged $1.99 for the week and it charged $60! I am trying to get a hold of customer support but that seems like an uphill battle bc it doesn’t even have a spot to email them! ### 1/5 — Do NOT subscribe *2026-03-17, version 7.8* I’ve never wrote a review my entire life. But I felt others should be warned. It’ll give you multiple “weekly options” at let’s say 3.99 then when you cancel which I did 30 minutes later literally lock you in at 64.00 a year and until you pay Apple will not let you pay other apps/services or it’ll just take it from Apple Pay or the card on file. And you’ll have to request for a refund or a void if you haven’t paid which is an even harder battle. ### 1/5 — Trash *2026-03-16, version 7.8* A google search is way better than this app ### 1/5 — Not worth spending the money *2026-03-16, version 7.8* I find it a little ridiculous to pay $24 a month and only get two searches from it, but then have to spend more money to continue making searches. ### 1/5 — Scam? Possible *2026-03-16, version 7.8* Can’t even see if it works without having to fully commit money into it ### 1/5 — Paid for the unlimited use *2026-03-16, version 7.7* This app absolutely sucks don’t waste your time or money I paid for unlimited use and it asks me to buy coins. I really want a refund and I can’t even contact support it gives me an error message. ### 1/5 — Fail *2026-03-15, version 7.7* Unless you pay for this it won’t do anything productive. ### 1/5 — Worthless *2026-03-15, version 7.7* The minute you ask anything specific it tells you that you ran out of “credits” and wants you to pay more to upgrade. This is bogus ### 1/5 — Why isn’t this free *2026-03-14, version 7.7* Cannot believe you cannot “try it for free” before you purchase to see results only to find nothing more than what you can type into a google search bar. Disappointing.. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Garbage *2026-04-07, version 7.9* Pay first before usage How would I know if it works ### 1/5 — Good reason there’s no trial.. *2026-04-04, version 7.9* They don’t give a trial on this one because of how quickly you can see that the info it pulls is base level, easy to find, and not informative at all if it even does find a person. Pulls directly from public profile pages of social media pages and that’s it. Waste of money. ### 1/5 — Terrible app *2026-04-04* Listen, if your app works you’d eat the fee of a few searches. The fact that you won’t allow any type of free search feature as a trial is just proof that this app doesn’t do what it’s advertised to do. So instead you false advertise and bait people into purchasing and then it won’t perform as advertised. Bad business feels like a CCP type of business model. **Developer response:** We’re sorry for this experience and hear how frustrated you feel. We do offer free access limits, and AI search requests carry real GPU costs behind the scenes, which is why some searches use credits. Please email us at shadowsearch@koiapps.co so our team can look into your account and help resolve this personally. The Shadowsearch: AI Assistant Team ### 1/5 — Naaah *2026-04-03, version 7.9* This app is honestly so annoying. It makes it look like youre only paying a small amount then suddenly you get charged way more. Feels really misleading. Tried using it and it’s not even that good. Pretty basic and not worth the money at all. Definitely not what I expected. On top of that, I tried to claim a refund and they declined it, which is really frustrating considering how unclear the pricing is. Tried to sort it out but support was no help either. Would not recommend. Save your money. ### 1/5 — SCAM *2026-04-02, version 7.9* Don’t purchase the subscription!!! They will charge the same day, even though the agreement will say a month later. ### 1/5 — Makes you pay *2026-04-01, version 7.9* Makes you pay to look up anything. No trial either. ### 1/5 — Awful *2026-03-27, version 7.9* I paid for the subscription and it says I ran out of credit? I get two searches and sometimes it’ll take you to another website where you have to spend more money. Don’t waste your time ### 1/5 — Would do 0 stars if I could *2026-03-27, version 7.9* Absolutely horrible app. Tricked me into paying for the year and after only 10 minutes I was immediately regretting it. Horrible AI service and search history is pitiful. Do not waste your money on this app. I’ve requested a refund but have not heard back. ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-03-26, version 7.9* This is the biggest scam - spent $25 and only got one search. Then was asked to pay more to search again. DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP ### 1/5 — No idea if it’s going to work *2026-03-25* The app only searches after you pay yearly or monthly, and you have no idea if it’s going to work or not, if it’s going to find your or someone else’s with the same name as you! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — In progress *2026-03-15, version 7.7* Trying it ### 5/5 — Why *2026-03-15, version 7.7* Just fr fun ### 5/5 — Great *2026-02-22, version 7.6* 👌👌👌 ### 5/5 — Amazing *2025-03-06, version 6.6* They can make anything you want it’s a amazing app 🙂 ### 5/5 — Very helpful *2024-12-04, version 5.4* I love it ### 5/5 — None *2024-11-28, version 5.4* Camera 4o ai does not work ### 5/5 — Love the app *2024-09-20* I’m enjoying my time using this app. I think it’s pretty good. There’s lots of things that I would like to do more with the app but the app just won’t let me but what the app does and let me do is amazing. It’s a great app I would recommend this app to other people who are looking to purchase and pay for an app for those who don’t have money and can’t afford to pay for an app. I’m sorry I couldn’t really pay for this app, but I thought to myself if I was gonna buy anything, this would be the app I would buy and so I bought it paid for eight years subscription my year end up in August I don’t know if I’m going to renew or not but if I do I do or something I won’t renew for I am always looking for something better. Something I will suit my needs and make it possible for me to reach my dreams and goals. **Developer response:** Hey UncleG73! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear you're loving the app and finding it amazing! Thanks for spreading the word and for your commitment with the 8-year subscription - that's epic! 🚀 Remember, we're always working on new features, so stay tuned for updates that might just tick all your boxes and help you reach those dreams and goals. If you have any suggestions or need assistance, we're just a message away. Keep enjoying and exploring! 🌈✨ ### 5/5 — Yay *2024-08-24, version 5.3* This is so fun you should try it ### 5/5 — I love this app *2024-08-24, version 5.3* This app is amazing ### 5/5 — Amazing *2024-08-12, version 5.3* You --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-09.*