SplitCrop vs ShadowLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SplitCrop
Easily remove inner sections from images and PDF files. Stitch multiple images or PDF pages together. Ideal for cleaning up screenshots or creating collages, with simple export options.
- Remove inner image areas
- Stitch images and PDFs
- Crop screenshots
- Export as JPEG, PNG, or PDF
- Open files from Photo/Document Picker
- Share files from other apps
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Remove inner areas of any image or PDF file. Stitch images or (pages of) PDF files. Ideal to cut out inner parts of screenshots (e.g. chats) . Easy export (as JPEG or PNG Image or PDF File) of cropped image to Photo Library and other Apps. Open images or PDF files using the Photo Picker, the Document Picker (files on your device or iCloud Drive) or sharing files from other apps or the iOS Screenshot screen. SplitCrop is the easiest and fastest way to quickly clean up and save full page Safari screenshots as image. SplitCrop is totally free, In-App-Purchases allow you to tip the developer and have no impact on the app's functionality.
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 review sentiment: SplitCrop at 100% against ShadowLens's 60%. SplitCrop also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). ShadowLens's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. SplitCrop sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ShadowLens asks for nothing beyond the download.
SplitCrop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SplitCrop's written reviews are positive against 60% of ShadowLens's.
SplitCrop ships an update every 2 weeks, ShadowLens every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SplitCrop | ShadowLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (64 ratings) — better | 4.4 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Klug | Marc Rousavy |
Customer experience
SplitCrop
ShadowLens
In-app purchases
SplitCrop
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
ShadowLens
No in-app purchases
