Comparison

FolioMetrics vs Shadow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FolioMetrics

Features
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The FolioMetrics iOS app allows users of the FolioMetrics platform to manage their companies, contacts, activities and associated information while on the road. FolioMetrics is a leading provider of software solutions for fund managers and their investors.

About

Shadow

Features
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Shadow-Planner ensures that, during an incident, your organisation’s business continuity plans are in the hands of the people who need them. By synchronising with data held in the Shadow-Planner BCM enterprise software solution from Wavenet Ltd, the app provides a mobile version of your plans to users of iOS devices. Features include: β€’ Summary business continuity plans and playbooks detailing what to do and when β€’ Drill-down capability to view specific playbooks along with associated documents and people responsible β€’ Hierarchical contact groups with drill-down facilities to find contact details for key staff members β€’ Liaise with staff by phone, SMS or email, either individually or using SMS/email to all members of a group β€’ Search for people or playbooks by name β€’ Passcode & biometric (fingerprint and Face ID) protection for all data β€’ Synchronisation of data with the enterprise application ensures that your mobile data is always up to date β€’ Download detailed documents on demand or include them in the regular synchronisation β€’ Circulate documents by email direct from the iOS device, or print to an AirPrint printer The app is of great value to all personnel involved in a business continuity response, in particular to members of the crisis management team and BC and IT professionals.

Screenshots

FolioMetrics1 screens
Shadow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow at every 2 months against FolioMetrics's every 7 months. FolioMetrics's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FolioMetrics ships an update every 7 months, Shadow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FolioMetrics versus Shadow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolioMetricsShadow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size198 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFolioMetricsDaisy IT Continuity Consulting Limited

In-app purchases

None

FolioMetrics

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FolioMetrics free?
FolioMetrics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow free?
Shadow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FolioMetrics or Shadow have ads?
Neither FolioMetrics nor Shadow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FolioMetrics or Shadow?
FolioMetrics ships an update every 7 months, and Shadow every 2 months. Most recently, FolioMetrics was updated on September 27, 2026 and Shadow on October 4, 2026.

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