Shadow running vs Sprint Lightning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow running
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This app is not just a new fitness tracker for jogging. Now your jogging will definitely not be boring! Here you train your Shadows and compete with them. The task is to not let yesterday's you overtake today's you. A Shadow is a recording of your movement during a run. Exactly as you ran. It will follow you exactly as you ran during the training from which the Shadow was created. 1. Perform a workout with the app and record it 2. In the Shadows section, create your first shadow using the training result 3. Everything is ready! You can perform the following workouts with this Shadow, create new Shadows and compete with them. You can give each shadow a name and choose its character. Catching up The Shadow will encourage you with its voice depending on the selected character. The app will signal when the Shadow approaches you at a close distance with sounds of varying volume (the closer, the louder) and types: 20-30 meters - single signals, 10-20 meters - double signals, 0-10 meters - triple signals. If the shadow overtakes you, it wins and the training ends. In other cases, you win. You can set the end of the training according to a specified time, a specified distance, or end it manually at any time. The progress of the training is also displayed on the locked screen of the phone as a widget, so that you can see all the necessary information without stopping while running. Let's go for a run? ;) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Sprint Lightning
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Precision Track & Field Timing. 10Hz Dual-Band GNSS for Elite Sprint Analytics. Sprint Lightning: Instrument-Grade Performance for Elite Sprinters Stop relying on generic fitness trackers. Sprint Lightning is a high-precision digital coach designed specifically for track athletes, sports specialists, and elite sprinters who demand absolute data integrity. Why Precision Matters Generic GPS apps are prone to "coordinate drift"—giving you fake speed spikes while you’re standing still. Sprint Lightning solves this with our proprietary Iron Lock™ Spike Protection and L5 Dual-Band GNSS integration, providing accuracy previously only available in expensive $500 external hardware. PRO FEATURES: UNLOCK YOUR ELITE EDGE Upgrade to Sprint Lightning Pro to access the full toolkit of professional training: • High-Frequency 10Hz Tracking: Capture every micro-burst of speed with high-update rate analytics. • L5 Dual-Band GNSS: Connect to military-grade satellite signals for sub-meter precision, even in urban stadiums. • Auto-Detection Intervals: Select your distance (100m, 200m, 400m) and let the app do the rest. The timer stops automatically the moment you cross the line. • Advanced Voice Master: Real-time speed and cadence coaching in your ear, so you can keep your eyes on the finish line. • Unlimited Training History: Track your progress over weeks, months, and seasons to see your explosive growth. INSTRUMENT-GRADE DIAGNOSTICS Transparency is everything. Sprint Lightning is the only app that gives you a raw look at your GNSS health: • View real-time satellite counts and constellation systems (GPS, Galileo, Glonass). • Monitor your signal frequency (Hz) and fix accuracy in meters. • Verify Dual-Band (L5) activity for total confidence in your data. JOIN THE ELITE Whether you’re training for the 100m dash or boosting your explosive speed for football, soccer, or rugby—Sprint Lightning gives you the pro-level data you need to beat your PR. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Sprint Lightning offers a 7-Day Free Trial of Pro features. Monthly and Yearly subscriptions are available. Prices are displayed dynamically in your local currency. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Shadow running and Sprint Lightning are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Shadow running sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Sprint Lightning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Shadow running | Sprint Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladimir Tezin | Mark Karas |
In-app purchases
Shadow running
- Pro Version7 Days trial$0.991 Month
Sprint Lightning
- Sprint Lightning Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Sprint Lightning Pro Annually$69.991 Year
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