# Dropout vs Shadows

The clearest difference is rating: Dropout at 5.0 against Shadows's 3.0. Dropout also leads on ratings volume (77K vs 2) and review sentiment (99% vs 75%). Shadows's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Shadows asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dropout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropout has 77K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Dropout's written reviews are positive against 75% of Shadows's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropout | Shadows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadows-amsterdam/id1384373722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **99.4% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Connected Ventures, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404504382) | [Tempete Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340833765) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access exclusive, uncensored, and ad-free original comedy series and content. Enjoy weekly releases and a vast library of shows from popular talent. Support independent comedy with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Original comedy series, Exclusive content, Ad-free viewing, Uncensored content, Weekly new episodes, Extensive video library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent content
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🔒 No ads
- 💰 Great value for money
- 👥 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/search for content
- 💾 Inconsistent resume/continue watching functionality
- 🔇 No auto-play for next episode

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent playback when switching devices
- Closed captions not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add user profiles/accounts for shared subscriptions
- Improve search and content discovery
- Enhance resume/continue watching features
- Implement auto-play for next episode


### Shadows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadows-amsterdam/id1384373722)

Enhance your board game experience with an official companion app. It offers a unique soundtrack and a customizable timer to improve gameplay atmosphere. Enjoy beautiful artwork from the board game.

**Highlights:** Unique soundtrack, Customizable timer, Board game artwork, Enhances game atmosphere

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropout free?

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

### Is Shadows free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dropout or Shadows?

Dropout is rated higher. Dropout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Shadows averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dropout or Shadows have ads?

Neither Dropout nor Shadows shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropout or Shadows?

Dropout ships an update every 2 months, and Shadows every 2 months. Most recently, Dropout was updated on October 19, 2026 and Shadows on October 3, 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.*