ShadowLens vs NeighborCats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instant 4K video capture
- High-resolution photo shooting
- Adjustable exposure control
- One-button operation
- Direct social media export
- Gesture-based controls
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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.
NeighborCats
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Discover and share cat sightings in your neighborhood with NeighborCats! Our community-driven app brings together cat lovers to document, share, and celebrate the feline friends that make our neighborhoods special.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NeighborCats at every 2 weeks against ShadowLens's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShadowLens ships an update every 2 months, NeighborCats every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShadowLens | NeighborCats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marc Rousavy | Gregor Nuhic |
In-app purchases
ShadowLens
No in-app purchases
NeighborCats
No in-app purchases
