# Shadowmap vs SMAC

The clearest difference is rating: SMAC at 5.0 against Shadowmap's 3.2. SMAC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Shadowmap's advantage is chart position (#107 vs unranked) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadowmap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SMAC asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMAC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

Shadowmap ships an update every 6 weeks, SMAC every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowmap | SMAC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmap-sunlight-and-shade/id1566789060/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smac/id6478782368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shadowmap Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/470503999) | [Climatempo Meteorologia](https://appshunter.io/developer/641633647) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowmap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmap-sunlight-and-shade/id1566789060)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Free · Weather, #188 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Analyze sunlight and shadows for any location worldwide. Optimize solar energy, assess real estate, plan photography, and find ideal outdoor spots. Offers advanced 3D editing and data export capabilities.

**Highlights:** Sun and shadow simulation, Solar energy optimization, Real estate and architecture analysis, Photography and cinematography planning, 3D world editing, Solar data export to CSV

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shadowmap Home – Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Shadowmap Home – Monthly Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Shadowmap Explorer – Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Explorer – Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Studio – Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Shadowmap Studio – Yearly | $59.99 | per month |
| Shadowmap Home – Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Home – Yearly Trial | $99.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Studio – Yearly | $599.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Studio – Yearly | $599.99 | per year |


### SMAC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smac/id6478782368)

This app provides an efficient system for monitoring and alerting severe weather conditions in Brazil. It offers real-time updates and notifications to keep users informed about potential weather hazards.

**Highlights:** Severe weather monitoring, Alert system, Real-time updates, Brazil-focused weather data

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowmap free?

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

### Is SMAC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shadowmap or SMAC?

SMAC is rated higher. Shadowmap averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SMAC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shadowmap or SMAC have ads?

Neither Shadowmap nor SMAC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadowmap or SMAC?

Shadowmap ships an update every 6 weeks, and SMAC every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shadowmap was updated on October 25, 2026 and SMAC on October 25, 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.*