Shadow vs Pendulum Members
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow
A community-based social platform for real-time geolocated networking. Discover exclusive events and opportunities in major cities worldwide. Connect with a highly engaged member base.
- Community-based social platform
- Geolocated networking
- Exclusive event discovery
- Real-time opportunities
- Major city coverage
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Shadow is a selective, community-based, social platform that provides geolocated networking for a highly connected member base. Join our platform to see exclusive events and opportunities in real-time, across major cities around the world including LA, NYC, Miami, London and more.
Pendulum Members
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Pendulum is a lifestyle events brand and digital community redefining how ambitious, culturally attuned professionals connect. Through a curated calendar of exclusive in-person events, Pendulum brings together a global network of accomplished individuals who seek more than just entertainment. Members can download the app and create an account to unlock event access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pendulum Members at every 5 days against Shadow's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shadow ships an update fortnightly, Pendulum Members every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadow | Pendulum Members |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shadow Tech Incorporated | Pendulum |
In-app purchases
Shadow
No in-app purchases
Pendulum Members
No in-app purchases
