# Windosill vs Shadowmatic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Windosill at none against Shadowmatic's 5. Shadowmatic's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 66) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Windosill costs $3.99 and Shadowmatic $3.99 up front. Shadowmatic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Windosill asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Windosill against 4.8 for Shadowmatic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowmatic has 2.1K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Windosill's written reviews are positive against 86% of Shadowmatic's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windosill | Shadowmatic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windosill/id418226282/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 85.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 92 MB | 388 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vectorpark](https://appshunter.io/developer/322149017) | [TRIADA Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/775888029) |

## What reviewers say

### Windosill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windosill/id418226282)

Explore a toy-like dream world filled with ten interactive vistas. This app combines puzzle elements, a physics sandbox, and a living picture book, encouraging playful discovery. It's designed for a single, immersive experience suitable for both children and adults.

**Highlights:** Ten mysterious vistas, Animated, interactive world, Puzzle game elements, Physics toy box, Living picture-book experience, Playful investigation

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Quirky and imaginative
- 👍 Charming and whimsical
- 👍 Engaging puzzles
- 👍 Beautiful visuals and art style
- 👍 Nostalgic and childhood-like experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 💰 Some feel the game is overpriced for the content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 8
- Graphical glitches on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Additional puzzles and challenges
- Longer gameplay experience


### Shadowmatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Family, #93 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to cast recognizable silhouettes. Explore unique environments with captivating music and stunning visuals. Discover unexpected shapes and solve mind-bending puzzles.

**Highlights:** Rotate abstract objects, Create recognizable silhouettes, Stunning visuals, Relaxing gameplay, Unique thematic environments, Assistant button for hints

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20 Hint-Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Other Worlds" chapter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Hint-Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 150 Hint-Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Hint-Points | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and creative gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that exercise the mind
- 🎶 Soothing background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Precision issues with controls, especially for complex puzzles
- 🤔 Unclear objectives at times, making it difficult to understand what the desired solution is
- ⏱️ Frustration when getting stuck on a puzzle for a long time
- 👀 Difficult for left-handed players due to the positioning of the controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices, especially newer iPad models
- Progress not saving properly, causing players to lose progress

**Requested features**

- More levels and new puzzle types to keep the game fresh
- Ability to save progress and resume puzzles
- Option to mirror the game screen for left-handed players
- Hints that provide more useful guidance, not just the final solution


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windosill free?

Windosill costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shadowmatic free?

Shadowmatic costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Windosill or Shadowmatic?

Shadowmatic is rated higher. Windosill averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Shadowmatic averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Windosill or Shadowmatic have ads?

Neither Windosill nor Shadowmatic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windosill or Shadowmatic?

Windosill ships an update every 2 months, and Shadowmatic every 2 months. Most recently, Windosill was updated on September 29, 2026 and Shadowmatic on September 30, 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.*