# AutoSilent vs ShadowMagic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShadowMagic at 100% against AutoSilent's 42%. ShadowMagic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). AutoSilent's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and ratings volume (184 vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

AutoSilent is free to download; ShadowMagic costs $14.99 up front. AutoSilent sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. ShadowMagic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShadowMagic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoSilent has 184 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of AutoSilent's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShadowMagic's.

AutoSilent ships an update every 3 weeks, ShadowMagic every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AutoSilent | ShadowMagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autosilent/id474777148/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmagic/id1355895106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **184** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 25 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Niv Gutherz](https://appshunter.io/developer/386496354) | [Crossroads Motorsport, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457608809) |

## What reviewers say

### AutoSilent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autosilent/id474777148)

This app automatically silences your iPhone or iPad during scheduled meetings, at specific locations, or at set times. It seamlessly integrates with your calendar and location services to manage your device's ringer, ensuring you're never disturbed or embarrassed by notifications in inappropriate situations. It can also automatically unmute your device when the event concludes.

**Highlights:** Automatic silencing for calendar events, Location-based silencing, Scheduled silencing, Automatic unmuting, Calendar synchronization, Customizable silent event criteria

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AutoSilent Premium Features | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful scheduling and automation
- ⏱️ Convenient timer functionality
- 📆 Integrates with calendar events
- 🔕 Silences phone during meetings/events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery drain due to location tracking
- 💰 Subscription model for existing users
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
- 🐛 Unreliable or inconsistent behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Silencing not working as expected
- Constant notifications/alerts from the app
- Losing custom settings after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to selectively silence contacts/numbers
- Master on/off switch for easier deactivation
- More flexible scheduling options (e.g. overnight)
- Improved integration with iOS Focus mode


### ShadowMagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmagic/id1355895106)

A virtual lighting simulator for theatrical and stage design. Visualize lighting, color, shadows, and scenery with realistic fixtures and over 1600 gel colors. Save and share your designs.

**Highlights:** Virtual light lab and Black Box theatre, Realistic Source Four® Spotlight and Fresnel fixtures, Zoom and dimming capabilities with photometric accuracy, Over 1600 gel colors from major manufacturers, Precise fixture positioning and auto-focus, Save, organize, and share designs as PDF reports

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AutoSilent free?

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

### Is ShadowMagic free?

ShadowMagic costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AutoSilent or ShadowMagic?

ShadowMagic is rated higher. AutoSilent averages 3.6 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while ShadowMagic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AutoSilent or ShadowMagic have ads?

Neither AutoSilent nor ShadowMagic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AutoSilent or ShadowMagic?

AutoSilent ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShadowMagic every 3 months. Most recently, AutoSilent was updated on October 23, 2026 and ShadowMagic on October 24, 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.*