# SLAY CHALLENGE vs SHADOU

The clearest difference is rating: SLAY CHALLENGE at 5.0 against SHADOU's 4.0. SLAY CHALLENGE also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). SHADOU's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SLAY CHALLENGE sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.49 per month and SHADOU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SLAY CHALLENGE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

SLAY CHALLENGE ships an update every 4 months, SHADOU every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SLAY CHALLENGE | SHADOU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay-challenge/id1621730581/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadou/id6477954618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 90 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Louise Hazel Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449822331) | [AUDIO VIDEO TECHNOLOGY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731200267) |

## What reviewers say

### SLAY CHALLENGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay-challenge/id1621730581)

Engage in 30-day fitness challenges led by an Olympian, designed to progress your fitness journey. Access diverse workout types like HIIT and strength training, with community support and low-impact exercises to minimize injury.

**Highlights:** 30-day fitness challenges, Olympian-led workouts, HIIT and strength training, Low-impact exercises, Community support, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Sub (Promo 30%) | $10.49 | per month |
| Monthly Sub (Promo 20%) | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Sub (Promo 10%) | $13.49 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| MISS USA X SLAY | $24.99 | one-time |
| Annual subscription | $99.99 | one-time |


### SHADOU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadou/id6477954618)

This app offers a membership-based community for aspiring film and TV professionals to gain hands-on production experience. Access exclusive content, treatments, and event tickets. Members are selected monthly to learn from industry experts on set.

**Highlights:** Hands-on production experience, Exclusive content access, Real treatments provided, Tickets to live events, Monthly on-set learning opportunities, Industry professional mentorship

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SLAY CHALLENGE free?

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

### Is SHADOU free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SLAY CHALLENGE or SHADOU?

SLAY CHALLENGE is rated higher. SLAY CHALLENGE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SHADOU averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SLAY CHALLENGE or SHADOU have ads?

SLAY CHALLENGE shows ads; SHADOU does not.

### Which is updated more often, SLAY CHALLENGE or SHADOU?

SLAY CHALLENGE ships an update every 4 months, and SHADOU every 2 months. Most recently, SLAY CHALLENGE was updated on June 5, 2026 and SHADOU on September 20, 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.*