Comparison

Shadow Pals vs Anima 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shadow Pals

Learn the art of shadow puppetry with guided, step-by-step instructions. Create animals, characters, and imaginative stories using just your hands and a light source. This app encourages creativity and storytelling for families.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step shadow puppet tutorials
  • Create animals and characters
  • Build shadow stories and shows
  • Encourages imagination and creativity
  • Family-friendly and privacy-focused
  • No special equipment required
Features
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Learn shadow puppets step by step. Shadow Pals helps you create animals, characters, and shadow stories with just your hands and a light. What you can do in Shadow Pals: - Learn beginner hand shadows one step at a time - Make shadow animals with clear guided instruction - Build from simple shapes into stories and shadow shows - Turn light and shadow into creative play - Practice an ancient art form with a calm, modern guide Why parents and teachers use Shadow Pals: - No special equipment needed - Works with your hands, a light, and a wall - Encourages imagination and storytelling - Supports hands-on, screen-light play - Family-friendly and privacy-first Start with easy shapes, improve your technique, and turn simple shadows into characters your family will remember. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Anima 3D

Features
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ANIMA 3D brings the animal kingdom to life with stunning, interactive 3D models right on your device. EXPLORE 60+ SPECIES Discover mammals, birds, reptiles and marine life from around the world — from the mighty African Elephant to the graceful Seahorse. INTERACTIVE 3D VIEWER Rotate, zoom and examine every angle of each animal model. Switch between portrait and landscape for the full experience. DEEP SPECIES KNOWLEDGE Learn about each animal's habitat, diet, top speed, lifespan and conservation status. Available in both English and Turkish. LISTEN & LEARN Tap the Listen button to hear animal descriptions read aloud — perfect for learning on the go. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock all 60+ 3D animal models with a Pro subscription. New animals added regularly — all included at no extra cost. • 7-day free trial • Cancel anytime in App Store settings • New species added every week Terms of Service: https://tolgaulutas.github.io/anima3d-legal/terms.html

Screenshots

Shadow Pals4 screens
Anima 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shadow Pals and Anima 3D 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadow Pals sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Anima 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Shadow Pals versus Anima 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow PalsAnima 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAwesome People Software, LLCTolga Ulutas

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadow Pals

Subscriptions1
  • Shadow Pals Pro$9.991 Month
2 purchases

Anima 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Anima Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Anima Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Shadow Pals free?
Shadow Pals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anima 3D free?
Anima 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Pals or Anima 3D have ads?
Neither Shadow Pals nor Anima 3D shows ads.

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