# Shadowing Player vs Skymera

The clearest difference is rating: Skymera at 5.0 against Shadowing Player's 3.3. Skymera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Shadowing Player's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadowing Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Skymera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Skymera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Shadowing Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of Skymera's.

Shadowing Player ships an update every 2 weeks, Skymera every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowing Player | Skymera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowing-player-languages/id6514319878/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skymera/id6670346172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 93 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GUNIL YANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755751900) | [Goateraction](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647805479) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowing Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowing-player-languages/id6514319878)

This app is a media player designed for language learners. It allows users to play audio, video, and YouTube content with advanced subtitle features, including creation, editing, translation, and synchronization. Practice pronunciation and listening skills with its unique playback and repetition tools.

**Highlights:** Subtitle synchronization and scrolling, Voice segment playback, Subtitle editing and translation, Playback speed adjustment, Loop and repeat functions, Dual subtitle display, Integrated dictionary and translation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all banner ads. | $8.99 | one-time |
| Permanently remove ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Premium Extension | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove full-screen ads. | $9.99 | one-time |


### Skymera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skymera/id6670346172)

Explore the world from an aerial perspective with 3D satellite maps. Create custom flight paths with up to 20 points, shaping camera movement for stunning videos. Save and share your creations on social media.

**Highlights:** 3D satellite map exploration, Customizable flight route creation, Drone-like camera movement, Multiple map styles, High-quality video recording, Shareable video output, Explore creator-shared routes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowing Player free?

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

### Is Skymera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shadowing Player or Skymera?

Skymera is rated higher. Shadowing Player averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Skymera averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Shadowing Player or Skymera have ads?

Shadowing Player shows ads; Skymera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shadowing Player or Skymera?

Shadowing Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and Skymera every 9 days. Most recently, Shadowing Player was updated on September 28, 2026 and Skymera on August 24, 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.*