# y2kam vs ShadowShot

The clearest difference is price: ShadowShot at Free against y2kam's $0.49. ShadowShot also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). y2kam's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ShadowShot is free to download; y2kam costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

y2kam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | y2kam | ShadowShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/y2kam/id6736359713/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowshot/id6760189211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeroen Keij](https://appshunter.io/developer/382999798) | [正华 孟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743703087) |

## What reviewers say

### y2kam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/y2kam/id6736359713)

Capture photos with the authentic grainy, over-sharpened, and lo-fi aesthetic of early 2000s digital cameras. Select your year between 1995-2005 to adjust the visual style and add period-correct date stamps.

**Highlights:** Authentic Y2K camera filters, Adjustable year from 1995-2005, Period-correct resolutions, Digital zoom and flash toggle, Amber-orange date stamps, No ads or in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShadowShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowshot/id6760189211)

This camera app allows you to precisely replicate photo compositions by overlaying a reference image onto your live camera preview. Align angles and subject placement with adjustable transparency for consistent shots. Ideal for recreating specific scenes or practicing photography composition.

**Highlights:** Overlay reference images with adjustable transparency, Support for multiple aspect ratios, Smooth zoom and pinch-to-zoom, Tap to focus and exposure, Fast compare, retake, and save workflow

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is y2kam free?

y2kam costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShadowShot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, y2kam or ShadowShot?

y2kam is rated higher. y2kam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ShadowShot averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do y2kam or ShadowShot have ads?

Neither y2kam nor ShadowShot shows ads.

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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.*