# ShadowMagic vs TimeGlance

The clearest difference is price: TimeGlance at $0.99 against ShadowMagic's $14.99. TimeGlance also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (106 vs 2). ShadowMagic's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 63%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

ShadowMagic costs $14.99 and TimeGlance $0.99 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeGlance has 106 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ShadowMagic's written reviews are positive against 63% of TimeGlance's.

ShadowMagic ships an update every 3 months, TimeGlance every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShadowMagic | TimeGlance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmagic/id1355895106/reviews)** | [3.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeglance-complication/id1531068181/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **106** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 114 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crossroads Motorsport, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457608809) | [Andras Solyom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517401242) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### TimeGlance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeglance-complication/id1531068181)

This app adds a digital time complication to any watch face, updating every minute with the correct time. It supports all complication types and watch faces, offering customization for time format, date display, and time zones. The app functions independently of your phone.

**Highlights:** Digital time complication for any watch face, Updates every minute, Supports all complication types, Standalone watch app, Customizable time formats (24h, 12h, military), Multiple date formats or hide date, Time zone selection

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful complication
- 🚀 Works seamlessly
- 💡 Customizable options
- 👍 Simple and functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Time not updating consistently
- 🐛 Complication not showing up
- 🐛 Unreliable sync
- 🔍 Small font size

**Reported bugs**

- Time getting stuck or showing incorrect time
- Complication disappearing after watch reset
- Issues with reinstalling the app

**Requested features**

- Option to hide time and show only date
- Ability to adjust font size
- More color customization options
- Support for multiple time zones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShadowMagic free?

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

### Is TimeGlance free?

TimeGlance costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

ShadowMagic is rated higher. ShadowMagic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TimeGlance averages 3.7 from 106 ratings.

### Do ShadowMagic or TimeGlance have ads?

Neither ShadowMagic nor TimeGlance shows ads.

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

ShadowMagic ships an update every 3 months, and TimeGlance every 2 days. Most recently, ShadowMagic was updated on October 6, 2026 and TimeGlance on October 10, 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.*