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Shadowly vs SnapSaver

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Shadowly compared with SnapSaver
DetailShadowly logo ShadowlySnapSaver logo SnapSaver
What it doesView public Instagram profiles, stories, posts, reels and highlights without logging in Anonymous Snapchat story viewer and downloader for public content
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree plan includes 1 free try per day per tool, 1 Instagram Creator Report, 1 Instagram Engagement Calculator, 1 Instagram Profile Analysis, 1 TikTok Profile Analysis, and access to various profile sections. Weekly plan: $1.20 per week for 10 credits. Monthly plan: $5.00 per month for 100 credits. E Not given
Key features
  • Profile viewer showing profile photo, name, verification, post, follower and following counts, plus latest posts
  • Anonymous stories viewing with progress bars and no account owner notification
  • Highlights viewer for opening any highlight from the profile
  • Reels download as MP4 files
  • Follower and following lists with profile jumping capability
  • Instagram engagement rate calculation from followers, likes and comments
  • Instagram Creator Report with quality score, profile audit and estimated sponsorship rates
  • TikTok profile analysis showing views, engagement and top videos
  • View public stories, highlights and Spotlight videos anonymously
  • Download content as MP4 or JPG files
  • No login or app installation required
  • Works on any device with a web browser
  • Download entire sections as ZIP files
  • No password required
  • Cloudflare global network for fast performance
  • Profile picture viewer for HD photos
  • Username finder tool
  • Runs on HTTPS with no search history logging
What makes it different
  • No login or password required, never asks for Instagram credentials
  • Anonymous story viewing so account owners cannot see you watched
  • Independent tool not affiliated with Instagram or Meta
  • Works on mobile and requires no app installation
  • Results appear in seconds without complex setup
  • Completely free with no sign-up or subscription
  • No personal data collection or tracking
  • Access public content only - never asks for passwords or personal information
  • Independent project with clear ethical principles
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)05
Citation Flow (Majestic)017
Referring domains (Majestic)03

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