# Rodjo vs Shadow Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Studio at 5.0 against Rodjo's 1.0. Shadow Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Rodjo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shadow Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Studio has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rodjo ships an update every 3 weeks, Shadow Studio daily. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rodjo | Shadow Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rodjo-black-draw-studio/id6758830564/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-studio/id6763434185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thao Cao Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875195419) | [Mohamed Alhammadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889666274) |

## What reviewers say

### Rodjo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rodjo-black-draw-studio/id6758830564)

Unleash your creativity with intuitive drawing tools and ready-made templates. Import movie posters to redraw, edit, and personalize your own unique projects. Organize your creations with project management features.

**Highlights:** Intuitive drawing tools, Ready-made drawing templates, Import movie/TV posters, Edit and personalize projects, Project management, Template reuse

**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 Rodjo free?

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

### Is Shadow Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rodjo or Shadow Studio?

Shadow Studio is rated higher. Rodjo averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shadow Studio averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Rodjo or Shadow Studio have ads?

Rodjo shows ads; Shadow Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rodjo or Shadow Studio?

Rodjo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shadow Studio daily. Most recently, Rodjo was updated on September 13, 2026 and Shadow Studio on September 6, 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.*