Comparison

Shadow Caster Lighting vs Meda Mate

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

Head to head

Shadow Caster Lighting

What is the biggest?

About

Shadow Caster Lighting

Features

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Controlling your boat Lighting just got even better! Control all of the lights on your boat with the Shadow-Caster lighting controller and IOS device. Unlike most boat lighting brands, Shadow-Caster has an innovative approach to marine LED lighting. The Shadow-Caster app gives you complete control over your underwater, above water, and accent lighting. This app is compatible with the Light Commander PLUS V2, which connects to your phone with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This app allows you to: -Change the colors of each light on your boat -Adjust the brightness -Sync your music with the lights on your boat -Group the settings to create a scene for future use

About

Meda Mate

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Tired of sifting through thousands of photos and videos to find those that are no longer valuable but still hogging space? Our simple and intuitive utility app empowers you to swiftly recognize large photos or videos that have been buried in the depths of your gallery over time. Say goodbye to the frustration of running out of storage and welcome a clutter-free gallery experience. Download our app today and take control of your photo and video collection like never before! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shadow Caster Lighting4 screens

Meda Mate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Caster Lighting at none against Meda Mate's 3. Meda Mate's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. Meda Mate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shadow Caster Lighting asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Caster Lighting ships an update every 2 months, Meda Mate weekly. Both last shipped on September 11, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Shadow Caster Lighting versus Meda Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Shadow Caster Lighting	Meda Mate
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Weekly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	14.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	4 MB	30 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shadow-caster Led Lighting LLC	Oleksandr Malets

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Caster Lighting

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Meda Mate

Subscriptions2

per month$0.991 Month
Annual subscription$4.991 Year

One-time1

Lifetime of the application$8.99

Questions

Is Shadow Caster Lighting free?

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

Is Meda Mate free?

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

Do Shadow Caster Lighting or Meda Mate have ads?

Neither Shadow Caster Lighting nor Meda Mate shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Shadow Caster Lighting or Meda Mate?

Shadow Caster Lighting ships an update every 2 months, and Meda Mate weekly. Most recently, Shadow Caster Lighting was updated on September 11, 2026 and Meda Mate on September 11, 2026.