# Subtitles Viewer PRO vs ShadowMagic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShadowMagic at 100% against Subtitles Viewer PRO's 48%. ShadowMagic also leads on price ($14.99 vs $34.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Subtitles Viewer PRO's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Subtitles Viewer PRO costs $34.99 and ShadowMagic $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ShadowMagic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subtitles Viewer PRO has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Subtitles Viewer PRO's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShadowMagic's.

Subtitles Viewer PRO ships an update every 2 months, ShadowMagic every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subtitles Viewer PRO | ShadowMagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $34.99 | **$14.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitles-viewer-pro/id1003894106/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmagic/id1355895106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 8 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Grummitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/850010899) | [Crossroads Motorsport, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457608809) |

## What reviewers say

### Subtitles Viewer PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitles-viewer-pro/id1003894106)

This app allows you to view subtitles on your iOS device, synchronized with movies or TV shows playing on your screen. It's ideal for enjoying content in your native language at the cinema or for the hearing impaired. Access a vast library of subtitles from a large online database.

**Highlights:** Synchronized subtitle viewing, Cinema and TV integration, Support for hearing impaired, Large subtitle database access, Dropbox and Files app integration, Unlimited subtitle downloads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShadowMagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmagic/id1355895106)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

A virtual lighting simulator for theatrical and stage design. Visualize lighting, color, shadows, and scenery with realistic fixtures and over 1600 gel colors. Save and share your designs.

**Highlights:** Virtual light lab and Black Box theatre, Realistic Source Four® Spotlight and Fresnel fixtures, Zoom and dimming capabilities with photometric accuracy, Over 1600 gel colors from major manufacturers, Precise fixture positioning and auto-focus, Save, organize, and share designs as PDF reports

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subtitles Viewer PRO free?

Subtitles Viewer PRO costs $34.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShadowMagic free?

ShadowMagic costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subtitles Viewer PRO or ShadowMagic?

ShadowMagic is rated higher. Subtitles Viewer PRO averages 4.1 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while ShadowMagic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Subtitles Viewer PRO or ShadowMagic have ads?

Neither Subtitles Viewer PRO nor ShadowMagic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subtitles Viewer PRO or ShadowMagic?

Subtitles Viewer PRO ships an update every 2 months, and ShadowMagic every 3 months. Most recently, Subtitles Viewer PRO was updated on September 19, 2026 and ShadowMagic on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*