# Shimmerly vs Ground Wave

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ground Wave at none against Shimmerly's 8. Ground Wave also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Shimmerly's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shimmerly sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Ground Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ground Wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shimmerly has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shimmerly ships an update every 5 days, Ground Wave every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shimmerly | Ground Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shimmerly/id6475787674/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-wave/id6751761847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 321 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [All Athlete Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573622098) | [sugarCoded LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725891690) |

## What reviewers say

### Shimmerly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shimmerly/id6475787674)

This app uses AI to help you find clothes that fit perfectly and flatter your body shape. It offers virtual try-ons, personalized color analysis, and tailored size recommendations from thousands of brands. Discover your style, get celebrity inspiration, and shop with confidence.

**Highlights:** Virtual fitting room, Personalized color analysis, Body shape analysis for clothing, Tailored size recommendations, Celebrity style inspiration, Virtual try-on for thousands of brands

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $47.90 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $47.90 | per year |
| Pro Yearly With Trial | $47.90 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful features
- 💡 Innovative technology
- 🎨 Accurate color analysis
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent results
- 🌐 Limited for diverse users

**Reported bugs**

- Self-function and AI body scanner not loading
- Issues with setting actual age
- Verification email not being sent

**Requested features**

- Allow users under 18 to access the app
- Expand color analysis for diverse skin tones
- Add more clothing recommendations and styling options


### Ground Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-wave/id6751761847)

Find and organize local political events like protests and town halls. Connect with elected officials and stay informed about civic actions. Tools are built for trust and transparency.

**Highlights:** Discover local political events, Organize your own actions, Connect with elected representatives, Join movements and rallies, Stay informed on civic issues, Tools for trust and transparency

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shimmerly free?

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

### Is Ground Wave free?

Ground Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shimmerly or Ground Wave?

Ground Wave is rated higher. Shimmerly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Ground Wave averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shimmerly or Ground Wave have ads?

Shimmerly shows ads; Ground Wave does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shimmerly or Ground Wave?

Shimmerly ships an update every 5 days, and Ground Wave every 6 days. Most recently, Shimmerly was updated on October 11, 2026 and Ground Wave on September 30, 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.*