# Shadow Shine Pro vs Filterloop

The clearest difference is price: Filterloop at Free against Shadow Shine Pro's $1.99. Filterloop also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and ratings volume (13K vs 1). Shadow Shine Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Filterloop is free to download; Shadow Shine Pro costs $1.99 up front. Filterloop sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Shadow Shine Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadow Shine Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filterloop has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Shadow Shine Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Filterloop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shadow Shine Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Filterloop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Shine Pro | Filterloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-shine-pro-image-effect/id588208747/reviews)** | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filterloop-photo-editor/id694431263/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 4 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Dr. Rieger](https://appshunter.io/developer/464916737) | [WONDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461058) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Shine Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-shine-pro-image-effect/id588208747)

Enhance your photos by finger-painting colored shadows onto them. Easily create striking images that draw attention to specific areas. Save, share, or organize your creations.

**Highlights:** Finger painting shadows, Zoom and erase modes, Use camera or photo album, Adjust painting circle size, Share to social media, Undo function, Save and organize multiple paints

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Filterloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filterloop-photo-editor/id694431263)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for photo editing, allowing users to make precise adjustments and apply a wide range of creative filters. Recreate vintage analog effects, explore modern glitch art, and develop a unique editing style with layered effects and adjustable opacity.

**Highlights:** Precise image adjustments (saturation, contrast, hue, etc.), Analog photo effects (light leaks, emulsion, grain), Glitch art and distortion effects, Customizable filter packs with adjustable opacity, Layering of effects and filters, Easy sharing to social media

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filterloop Premium Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $15.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $20.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $35.99 | per year |
| Filterloop Premium (Quarterly) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Plan | $40.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $40.99 | per year |
| Half-Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filterloop Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Easy to use
- 🎨 Great filters and editing tools
- 💫 Unique and creative effects
- 🖼️ Helps improve photo quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and paywalls
- 🔄 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of functionality in free version
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to save edited photos
- Purchased filters and features not working
- Inability to restore previous purchases
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- More free filters and editing options
- Ability to save custom filter presets
- Improved stability and performance
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Shine Pro free?

Shadow Shine Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Filterloop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Shine Pro or Filterloop?

Shadow Shine Pro is rated higher. Shadow Shine Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Filterloop averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do Shadow Shine Pro or Filterloop have ads?

Filterloop shows ads; Shadow Shine Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Shine Pro or Filterloop?

Shadow Shine Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Filterloop every 2 months. Most recently, Shadow Shine Pro was updated on September 20, 2026 and Filterloop on September 29, 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.*