# Shadow Node vs Root Access

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow Node at weekly against Root Access's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Node sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Root Access sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Node ships an update weekly, Root Access every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Node | Root Access |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 109 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETBYTE UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854412817) | [Sergii Bilak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656445812) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Node

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-node-idle-hacker/id6759072485)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Root Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-access/id6762136967)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hacker Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Hash Dust | $0.99 | one-time |
| Operative's Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cold Wallet | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dark Pool | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shadow Fund | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zero-Day Protocol | $14.99 | one-time |
| Whale Drop | $19.99 | one-time |
| Satoshi Cache | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Node free?

Shadow Node is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Root Access free?

Root Access is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Shadow Node or Root Access have ads?

Both Shadow Node and Root Access show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Node or Root Access?

Shadow Node ships an update weekly, and Root Access every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Node was updated on September 19, 2026 and Root Access on September 13, 2026.

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