# Video Upscaler vs Shadow Studio

The clearest difference is price: Shadow Studio at Free against Video Upscaler's $4.99. Shadow Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Video Upscaler's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 7). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Shadow Studio is free to download; Video Upscaler costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shadow Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Upscaler has 36 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Upscaler | Shadow Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-upscaler/id6757842205/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-studio/id6763434185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Le Giang Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588693429) | [Mohamed Alhammadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889666274) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Upscaler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-upscaler/id6757842205)

Transform blurry photos and videos into stunning 4K quality with advanced AI. This app intelligently reconstructs lost details, sharpens edges, and enhances colors for a crystal-clear viewing experience. Seamlessly upscale both images and videos with real-time previews and fast on-device processing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered 4K upscaling, Photo and video enhancement, Real-time split preview, Intelligent detail reconstruction, On-device processing, No quality loss exports

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shadow Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-studio/id6763434185)

Enhance your photos with cinematic shadows, blurs, and gradients. This powerful editor offers precise control over lighting and overlays, allowing creators to achieve professional-grade, atmospheric images effortlessly. Includes a built-in camera and full-resolution export.

**Highlights:** Directional shadows with custom angles, Solid, blur, and gradient overlay styles, Adjustable effect intensity, Shake to randomize effects, Built-in camera with live preview, Full-resolution photo export, Dark and light theme options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Upscaler free?

Video Upscaler costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shadow Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Upscaler or Shadow Studio?

Shadow Studio is rated higher. Video Upscaler averages 4.8 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Shadow Studio averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Video Upscaler or Shadow Studio have ads?

Neither Video Upscaler nor Shadow Studio 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.*