# ShadowMagic vs FireBug Night Vision

The clearest difference is price: FireBug Night Vision at $4.99 against ShadowMagic's $14.99. FireBug Night Vision also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 2). ShadowMagic's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 60%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

ShadowMagic costs $14.99 and FireBug Night Vision $4.99 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: FireBug Night Vision has 15 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 60% of FireBug Night Vision's.

ShadowMagic ships an update every 3 months, FireBug Night Vision every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShadowMagic | FireBug Night Vision |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmagic/id1355895106/reviews)** | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firebug-night-vision/id1581927163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | #189 |
| Size | 114 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crossroads Motorsport, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457608809) | [Michael Weber](https://appshunter.io/developer/349078052) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### FireBug Night Vision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firebug-night-vision/id1581927163)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Experience true night vision with advanced LIDAR and twilight modes. See in complete darkness or low-light conditions with enhanced imaging and recording capabilities. This professional-grade camera app offers unparalleled clarity and ease of use.

**Highlights:** LIDAR Night Vision mode, TWILIGHT Night Vision mode, Depth-mapped imaging, Low-light enhancement, Record and share photos/videos, Adjustable focal distances, Adjustable sensitivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShadowMagic free?

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

### Is FireBug Night Vision free?

FireBug Night Vision costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ShadowMagic or FireBug Night Vision?

ShadowMagic is rated higher. ShadowMagic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while FireBug Night Vision averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.

### Do ShadowMagic or FireBug Night Vision have ads?

Neither ShadowMagic nor FireBug Night Vision shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShadowMagic or FireBug Night Vision?

ShadowMagic ships an update every 3 months, and FireBug Night Vision every 28 months. Most recently, ShadowMagic was updated on September 18, 2026 and FireBug Night Vision on September 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ShadowMagic or FireBug Night Vision?

ShadowMagic currently peaks at #187 in the App Store charts, and FireBug Night Vision at #189. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*