Comparison

Shadowchat vs lowkey

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shadowchat

Share a unique link to receive anonymous messages from friends and family across social media. Create and share reply images to engage with your contacts. No signup or login is required to start receiving messages.

Highlights
  • Send and receive anonymous messages
  • Share link on social media
  • Create and share reply images
  • No signup or registration
  • No login required
Features
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Send and receive anonymous messages from your friends and family on social media. Share your Shadowchat link on your Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and other social media networks. How it works? 1, Share your link with your Shadowchat image on your Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and other social media networks. 2, Receive anonymous messages. 3, Create your answer image and share on your social media account so your friend know your answer. Features: - No signup or registration required. - No Login required - Anonymous It is very simple to get started. Download the app now and start receiving your first anonymous message! Subscriptions: Some parts of the Service are billed on a subscription basis ("Subscription(s)"). You will be billed in advance on a recurring and periodic basis ("Billing Cycle"). Billing cycles are set on a monthly basis. At the end of each Billing Cycle, your Subscription will automatically renew under the exact same conditions unless you cancel it or My Next App LLC cancels it. You will be charged $9.99 per month. Payment will be charged to your Apple App Store at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews every month unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You will be charged $9.99 for 1 month. You can manage and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Apple App Store Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. Terms of Use http://toki-41b08d0904ce.herokuapp.com/sendme/tos

About

lowkey

Features
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Your friends have something to say about you. They're just too scared to say it! lowkey lets anyone send you anonymous badges: little tags like "10/10," "main character," "secret crush," "you got me". no names. just what people actually think, but in badges. HOW IT WORKS 1. claim your link → lwk.bio/you 2. drop it on your story: Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp or TikTok post 3. watch the badges roll in 4. open your inbox and find out who you really are to people LOWKEY PRO • premium badges your friends can send you • hints on every sender: city, device & time • see who's been pulling up on your profile • your top admirers, ranked are you everyone's crush? the funny one? the main character? there's only one way to find out, and it's not by asking. SAFE BY DESIGN report any badge in one tap. block a sender instantly. zero tolerance for bullying or hate, every report reviewed within 24 hours. post your link. see what they're really thinking. privacy policy: https://lwk.bio/privacy terms of use: https://lwk.bio/terms

Screenshots

Shadowchat4 screens
lowkey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shadowchat at none against lowkey's shown. lowkey's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadowchat sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and lowkey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowchat ships an update every 4 months, lowkey every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shadowchat versus lowkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowchatlowkey
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMy Next App LLCDYM LABS

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Shadowchat

Subscriptions5
  • Shadowchat Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Sendme reveal 7 Days$2.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • Shadowchat Pro$3.997 Days
  • Sendme Reveal 30 Days$6.991 Month
3 purchases

lowkey

Subscriptions3
  • Pro$2.997 Days
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Shadowchat free?
Shadowchat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is lowkey free?
lowkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadowchat or lowkey have ads?
lowkey shows ads; Shadowchat does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadowchat or lowkey?
Shadowchat ships an update every 4 months, and lowkey every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadowchat was updated on October 12, 2026 and lowkey on September 28, 2026.

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