FrontShot vs ShadowLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FrontShot
This app provides a real-time, straight frontal view of any flat surface, even when captured from an oblique angle. It simplifies capturing documents, walls, or posters perfectly aligned, with automatic and manual modes for ease of use.
- Real-time frontal view correction
- Handles horizontal, vertical, and slanted planes
- Automatic and manual orientation detection
- Tilt correction
- Document mode
- Eliminates shifting distortion
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A straight frontal view of the plane can be seen in real-time, even if the camera is pointed from an oblique direction. Operation is simple, and you can see a straight frontal view of any plane, such as a document or wall. [Background of FrontShot development] There are times when you want to shoot a straight frontal view of an object such as a document, wall, poster, or time-table. In cases like this, it is convenient if you can just point your camera from an oblique direction, and see the straight frontal view. FrontShot was developed to make this possible. Even if you point your camera from an oblique direction, any sort of plane --documents, walls, etc.-- can be viewed as a straight frontal image. [Features] Has three modes: horizontal plane, vertical plane, and slanted plane. - Can handle any plane The app can handle not only horizontal and vertical planes, but also slanted planes, and thus it is possible to see a straight frontal view of any plane. Naturally, it is also possible to see straight frontal views of ceilings. (Ceilings are regarded as horizontal planes.) - Simple operation Operation is extremely simple. For a horizontal plane, no special operation is necessary. Simply point the camera, and the straight frontal image will appear. For a vertical or slanted plane, the orientation of the plane must be designated (automatically or manually), but if the mode is set to automatic, a straight frontal image will appear just by pointing the camera, as with a horizontal plane. Operation is simple in manual mode too. Just point the camera in the direction of the plane, and press the button. A straight frontal image of the plane will appear. *In the automated mode for vertical and slanted planes, the system calculates the direction of the plane by recognizing the horizontal and vertical lines which appear. - Numerous convenient functions Numerous convenient functions are provided such as tilt correction and document mode. - Display in real-time Processing is performed at high speed using our unique technology, and this makes it possible to display straight frontal images in real-time. [Uses] The app can be used for a variety purposes including: documents, posters, whiteboards, time-tables, buildings, signs, pictures, lettering and pictures drawn on the ground, and online sale items (clothes, books, CDs, other flat items). [Use instructions] There is a "How to use FrontShot" item in the menu of the application, so please see there for details. (Others) * Also, elimination of shifting distortion is supported. * Only flat planes can be converted into a straight frontal view. The app cannot convert curved planes. * This app is the free version. It does not allow saving or sending. Also, watermarks and ads are displayed. If you wish to save, send and hide watermarks and Ads, purchase the product version via in-app purchase. * The in-app purchase price is subject to change without prior notice. * A trial version is available. If you watch video Ad, you can use the same features as the product version (including saving, sending and hiding watermarks and Ads) for a limited time at no charge (there are also limits on the number of images taken). You can view the video Ad any number of times. * In the future, however, the content of the trial version may be changed, or the trial may be discontinued, without prior notice.
ShadowLens
Capture high-quality photos and 4K videos instantly with this fast camera app. Easily adjust exposure, flip the camera, and record with simple gestures. Optimized for social media, it allows direct export without quality loss.
- Instant 4K video capture
- High-resolution photo shooting
- Adjustable exposure control
- One-button operation
- Direct social media export
- Gesture-based controls
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ShadowLens is the fastest high quality Camera app so you'll never miss a moment again! Instantly capture 4k videos in either 30, 50 or 60 FPS, or shoot up to 5k photos already perfectly exposed with the press of a single button. Drag up to adjust exposure, double tap to flip the camera, and hold to record - it's all about speed! Optimized for social media apps such as Instagram, TikTok or YouTube shorts, ShadowLens videos and photos can be directly exported without quality loss.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FrontShot at 5.0 against ShadowLens's 4.4. FrontShot also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). ShadowLens's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FrontShot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShadowLens asks for nothing beyond the download.
FrontShot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShadowLens has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FrontShot ships an update every 3 weeks, ShadowLens every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FrontShot | ShadowLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rivac Inc. | Marc Rousavy |
Customer experience
FrontShot
ShadowLens
In-app purchases
FrontShot
- Upgrade to product versionFree
ShadowLens
No in-app purchases








