Comparison

Shadow vs ScopeKit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shadow

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"Shadow" is an innovative information sharing platform, creating a unique style of virtual reality world, and building the relationship chain between people for users. You can share your stories and photos through shadows to see how many people share your interests with you.

About

ScopeKit

Features
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ScopeKit turns iPhone into a professional field toolkit for imaging and measurement. Whether you need to check distance before a shot, visualize depth information, or save ProRAW files directly to Photos or external storage, ScopeKit brings these capabilities together in a clear, focused interface that is ready when you are. Key Features Apple ProRAW Capture Manually control ISO, shutter speed, focus, and white balance. Save ProRAW DNG files to Photos or external storage for smoother field capture and post-production workflows. LiDAR Center Measurement Read distance from the center point of the frame, with modes for distance, height, and speed to make on-site judgment faster and more intuitive. Depth Preview and Color Mapping Convert depth data into a readable color image. Customize near, mid, and far colors, and save the current depth frame for review and reference. Simultaneous Front and Back Recording Use the front and back cameras in the same session, and manage preview layout, codec settings, and file-saving behavior. Photos and external storage are both supported. Quick Launch with Camera Control Supports Camera Control for faster access to the mode you use most. Designed for Field Work Reduce switching and repeated steps while shooting, measuring, scouting, and documenting. ScopeKit organizes multiple system-level capabilities into a more efficient workflow. Please note: Some features require supported iPhone models, camera hardware, or system capabilities, including Apple ProRAW, LiDAR, depth data, and Camera Control. Feature availability varies by device.

Screenshots

Shadow4 screens
ScopeKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shadow at Free against ScopeKit's $1.99. Shadow also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Shadow is free to download; ScopeKit costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow ships an update every 5 days, ScopeKit every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Shadow versus ScopeKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowScopeKit
PriceFree โ€” better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperARINASHI, CO., LTD.ๅฎž้š† ๆจ

In-app purchases

None

Shadow

No in-app purchases

None

ScopeKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow free?
Shadow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScopeKit free?
ScopeKit costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadow or ScopeKit have ads?
Neither Shadow nor ScopeKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow or ScopeKit?
Shadow ships an update every 5 days, and ScopeKit every 11 days. Most recently, Shadow was updated on November 6, 2026 and ScopeKit on October 31, 2026.

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