# Shadow Shine vs Photo Silhouette Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shadow Shine at 58% against Photo Silhouette Maker's 15%. Shadow Shine also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Photo Silhouette Maker's advantage is ratings volume (356 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Silhouette Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Shadow Shine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadow Shine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Silhouette Maker has 356 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Shadow Shine's written reviews are positive against 15% of Photo Silhouette Maker's.

Shadow Shine ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Silhouette Maker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Shine | Photo Silhouette Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-shine-image-effect/id588208739/reviews)** | [4.1 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-silhouette-maker/id1518943778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 14.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Dr. Rieger](https://appshunter.io/developer/464916737) | [Pankaj Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/964750942) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Shine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-shine-image-effect/id588208739)

Enhance your photos by finger painting colored shadows directly onto the image. Easily add artistic shadow effects to draw attention to specific areas. Save and share your creations on social media or via email.

**Highlights:** Finger painting shadow effects, Zoom and erase modes, Use camera or photo album, Adjustable brush size, Social media sharing, Undo function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Photo Silhouette Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-silhouette-maker/id1518943778)

Easily transform your photos into stunning silhouette art. Create custom stencils, SVGs, and eye-catching posters with a variety of animals, objects, and human figures. Share your unique creations across social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Convert images to silhouette, 100+ animal and object templates, Create custom human silhouettes, AI-powered image detection, Photo blending and double exposure effects, Add sparkle, color, and nature effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Silhouette Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Photo Silhouette Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| ONE TIME SUBSCRIPTION. | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Not worth the money
- 🚫 In-app purchases required for saving
- ❌ Limited background replacement
- 💳 Impossible to cancel subscriptions
- 😠 Suspicious billing practices

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save projects without upgrade
- Only background replacement available
- Impossible to cancel subscription in-app
- App does not show in Apple subscription list
- App won't load after payment

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo feature
- One-time subscription availability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Shine free?

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

### Is Photo Silhouette Maker free?

Photo Silhouette Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Shine or Photo Silhouette Maker?

Shadow Shine is rated higher. Shadow Shine averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Photo Silhouette Maker averages 4.1 from 356 ratings.

### Do Shadow Shine or Photo Silhouette Maker have ads?

Both Shadow Shine and Photo Silhouette Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Shine or Photo Silhouette Maker?

Shadow Shine ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Silhouette Maker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Shine was updated on November 10, 2026 and Photo Silhouette Maker on November 3, 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.*