# oscRFR vs ShadowMagic

The clearest difference is price: oscRFR at Free against ShadowMagic's $14.99. oscRFR also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 2). ShadowMagic's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

oscRFR is free to download; ShadowMagic costs $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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: oscRFR has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of oscRFR's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShadowMagic's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | oscRFR | ShadowMagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oscrfr/id1099082202/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmagic/id1355895106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alien Stagecraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099082201) | [Crossroads Motorsport, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457608809) |

## What reviewers say

### oscRFR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oscrfr/id1099082202)

This app provides a comprehensive remote interface for ETC EOS Family of Consoles, functioning as a total remote control. It offers instant access to console keys, encoders, direct selects, and fader pages, making it ideal for live show control and configuration.

**Highlights:** Total remote interface for ETC EOS Consoles, Instant access to console keys, Encoders, Direct Selects, and Fader Pages, Save multiple layouts and configurations, Full feedback from the console, Designed for tablets

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShadowMagic

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

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 oscRFR free?

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

### Is ShadowMagic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, oscRFR or ShadowMagic?

ShadowMagic is rated higher. oscRFR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while ShadowMagic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do oscRFR or ShadowMagic have ads?

Neither oscRFR nor ShadowMagic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, oscRFR or ShadowMagic?

oscRFR ships an update every 3 months, and ShadowMagic every 3 months. Most recently, oscRFR was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShadowMagic on October 24, 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.*