Comparison

ShadowLens vs AwanCam

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

Head to head
About

ShadowLens

Capture high-quality photos and 4K videos instantly with this fast camera app. Easily adjust exposure, flip the camera, and record with simple gestures. Optimized for social media, it allows direct export without quality loss.

Highlights
  • Instant 4K video capture
  • High-resolution photo shooting
  • Adjustable exposure control
  • One-button operation
  • Direct social media export
  • Gesture-based controls
Features
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ShadowLens is the fastest high quality Camera app so you'll never miss a moment again! Instantly capture 4k videos in either 30, 50 or 60 FPS, or shoot up to 5k photos already perfectly exposed with the press of a single button. Drag up to adjust exposure, double tap to flip the camera, and hold to record - it's all about speed! Optimized for social media apps such as Instagram, TikTok or YouTube shorts, ShadowLens videos and photos can be directly exported without quality loss.

About

AwanCam

Features
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AwanCam is your pocket-friendly pro camera built for creators who rely on speed, control, and share Image. Capture stunning photos or videos, zoom smoothly with a two-finger gesture, fine-tune exposure in one tap, and send everything straight to Google Drive so your library stays organized and your device stays light. Highlights: - LUT Import – Import custom LUT files to apply professional color grading effects - Focus Point – Add precise focus points to your images for better depth control - Dual photo/video modes with Live Photo and HDR Video support plus a clean, distraction-free UI. - Two-finger pinch zoom, tap-to-focus, and instant EV slider for precise shooting. - Automatic Google Drive uploads with optional local deletion to reclaim storage safely. - Integrated media manager for previews, file details, and delete confirmation that affects only on-device files. From quick social updates to long-form storytelling, AwanCam keeps your capture-to-cloud workflow fast, reliable, and ready for any project.

Screenshots

ShadowLens4 screens
AwanCam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShadowLens at Free against AwanCam's $2.99. ShadowLens also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). AwanCam's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On ads and in-app purchases 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

ShadowLens is free to download; AwanCam costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShadowLens ships an update every 2 months, AwanCam every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ShadowLens versus AwanCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowLensAwanCam
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarc RousavyRohmat hanif Basuki

In-app purchases

None

ShadowLens

No in-app purchases

None

AwanCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShadowLens free?
ShadowLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AwanCam free?
AwanCam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShadowLens or AwanCam have ads?
Neither ShadowLens nor AwanCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShadowLens or AwanCam?
ShadowLens ships an update every 2 months, and AwanCam every 5 days. Most recently, ShadowLens was updated on October 9, 2026 and AwanCam on October 25, 2026.

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