# Shadow vs .i.s.o.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow at none against .i.s.o.'s 1. Shadow also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. .i.s.o. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.00 per month. Shadow asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Shadow against 5.0 for .i.s.o.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Shadow ships an update fortnightly, .i.s.o. every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow | .i.s.o. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow/id1586018038/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iso/id6760863375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 74 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shadow Tech Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574753183) | [brandon owen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886573511) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow/id1586018038)

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.

**Highlights:** Community-based social platform, Geolocated networking, Exclusive event discovery, Real-time opportunities, Major city coverage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### .i.s.o.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iso/id6760863375)

A calm, ad-free social space for artists and art lovers. Focuses on showcasing art without algorithmic manipulation or profit-driven exploitation. Offers detailed image information and a curated experience.

**Highlights:** No algorithmic feed manipulation, Ad-free experience, Detailed image information (lens, shutter, histogram), Curated discovery of art, User profiles as portraits, Advanced search filters, Screenshot disabling for content protection

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| .i.s.o. | $1.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow free?

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

### Is .i.s.o. free?

.i.s.o. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow or .i.s.o.?

.i.s.o. is rated higher. Shadow averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while .i.s.o. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shadow or .i.s.o. have ads?

Neither Shadow nor .i.s.o. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow or .i.s.o.?

Shadow ships an update fortnightly, and .i.s.o. every 9 days. Most recently, Shadow was updated on October 6, 2026 and .i.s.o. on October 2, 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.*