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Tell the Sky vs Shadowly

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Tell the Sky compared with Shadowly
DetailTell the Sky logo Tell the SkyShadowly logo Shadowly
What it doesSend a message on a paper lantern and let it drift across the world on the real wind until a stranger catches it and sends it on 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
  • Send messages on digital lanterns that drift on real wind patterns
  • Add messages to lanterns and send them on
  • Catch up to three lanterns per day
  • Live world map showing lantern journeys
  • Sign in with email, Google or Apple
  • Customizable notifications and quiet hours
  • Report and block users with moderation system
  • Set location to receive lanterns
  • 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
  • Messages drift on real wind patterns across a live world map
  • Messages are added by multiple strangers as lanterns travel
  • Emphasis on safety and kindness with content moderation
  • Location-based delivery of messages to nearby users
  • 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
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)2 +1 (up) since last check5 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)00
Referring domains (Majestic)00

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