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StoriesIG vs Shadowly

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StoriesIG compared with Shadowly
DetailStoriesIG logo StoriesIGShadowly logo Shadowly
What it doesAnonymous Instagram Story Viewer & Downloader View public Instagram profiles, stories, posts, reels and highlights without logging in
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free 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
Key features
  • View public Instagram Stories from the last 24 hours
  • Browse and download Highlights saved by creators
  • Watch and download public Reels and videos with audio
  • View and download public photos and carousel posts
  • Download in original quality without watermarks
  • Access from any browser on mobile or desktop
  • Preserve original audio in downloaded videos when available
  • No account or password required
  • Completely anonymous viewing without appearing in viewer lists
  • No app, extension, or software installation needed
  • 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
What makes it different
  • Completely anonymous—your username never appears in viewer lists because your Instagram account is not used
  • No login, registration, or password ever required
  • Downloads in original quality with no added watermark
  • Works immediately in any modern browser on any device
  • Respects privacy settings—cannot access private accounts or restricted content
  • 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
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)4 no change since last check5 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)230
Referring domains (Majestic)180

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