# Voatz vs ShadowTimer

The clearest difference is rating: ShadowTimer at 5.0 against Voatz's 3.3. Voatz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (89 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShadowTimer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Voatz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShadowTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voatz has 89 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Voatz ships an update every 3 months, ShadowTimer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voatz | ShadowTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voatz/id1055118562/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowtimer/id6756530472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 75 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voatz, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055118561) | [Michael Paulick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861202322) |

## What reviewers say

### Voatz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voatz/id1055118562)

This application allows users to cast votes in various elections and voting events directly from their smartphone. It supports a wide range of voting scenarios, from municipal and national elections to corporate and university votes, as well as opinion polling.

**Highlights:** Smartphone voting, Election voting, Corporate voting, University voting, Opinion polling, Proxy shareholder voting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShadowTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowtimer/id6756530472)

This app provides an immersive, atmospheric torch timer for tabletop role-playing games. It features a dynamic, burning torch that visually represents the passage of time, adding tension to gameplay. Designed for offline use with minimal distractions, it enhances the gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Animated, living torch flame, Customizable timer durations, Offline functionality, Clear, high-contrast visuals, Scalable text for all devices, Optional sound effects and haptics, Minimalist, distraction-free interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShadowTimer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bearer of the First Light | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voatz free?

Voatz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShadowTimer free?

ShadowTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voatz or ShadowTimer?

ShadowTimer is rated higher. Voatz averages 3.3 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while ShadowTimer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Voatz or ShadowTimer have ads?

Neither Voatz nor ShadowTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voatz or ShadowTimer?

Voatz ships an update every 3 months, and ShadowTimer every 2 months. Most recently, Voatz was updated on October 11, 2026 and ShadowTimer on October 8, 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.*