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ViewTracker vs Shadowly

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ViewTracker compared with Shadowly
DetailViewTracker logo ViewTrackerShadowly logo Shadowly
What it doesTrack public creator videos daily without creator logins and share branded client reports View public Instagram profiles, stories, posts, reels and highlights without logging in
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 20 videos, 200 data credits per month. Starter: $29/month ($23.20/month annual). Pro: $49/month ($39.20/month annual). Growth: $99/month ($79.20/month annual). Ultra: $239/month ($191.20/month annual). Scale: $399/month ($319.20/month annual). Additional creators: $4 per creator per month. 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
  • Track videos by link or creator handle without requiring creator logins
  • Growth alerts via Slack, Discord, Telegram or webhook when videos reach milestones or grow faster than usual
  • Branded client reports with custom logo and colour
  • Campaign spend tracking with CPM and CPV calculations
  • CSV export and scheduled Google Sheets sync on all plans
  • REST API and signed webhooks on Growth and higher plans
  • Video payouts with fraud checks and per-video and per-creator caps
  • Instagram ad checks on Ultra and higher plans to verify post promotion
  • Creator portal for video submission by creators
  • 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
  • No creator logins required - tracks only public data from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook
  • Shows honest data gaps with dashes instead of guessing when current snapshots are unavailable
  • Compares videos by age to ensure fair performance evaluation
  • All plans include branded client reports with custom logo and colour
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on first payment if product isn't right for your needs
  • 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)17 −1 (down) since last check6 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)160
Referring domains (Majestic)90

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