# Mystic Tarot vs Shadow Work

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Work at 5.0 against Mystic Tarot's 4.2. Shadow Work also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). Mystic Tarot's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystic Tarot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Work sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Work holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively.

Mystic Tarot ships an update every 12 months, Shadow Work every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystic Tarot | Shadow Work |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystic-tarot/id1047337446/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-work-moonwake/id6775838436/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 151 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Edward Bishop](https://appshunter.io/developer/392060238) | [Cloud Motion Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866865109) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystic Tarot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystic-tarot/id1047337446)

Explore your future with a classic Tarot deck. This app offers intuitive readings using a high-definition restoration of the iconic 1910 Rider-Waite deck. It utilizes present-moment randomness derived from quantum fluctuations for its readings.

**Highlights:** Classic Rider-Waite deck, High-definition restoration, Intuitive readings, Quantum fluctuation randomness, Simple and straightforward interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spirit Deck | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Osho Tarot Deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| New decks and no more ads! | $3.99 | one-time |


### Shadow Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-work-moonwake/id6775838436)

Explore your dreams and the night sky with this app. It offers guided meditations, dream analysis with symbol identification, and detailed tarot readings. Discover lunar phases and their meanings, and personalize your daily affirmations.

**Highlights:** Guided meditation with binaural beats, AI-powered dream symbol identification, Detailed tarot card readings, Lunar phase tracking and calendar, Personalized daily affirmations, Dream journaling and symbol history

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystic Tarot free?

Mystic Tarot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Work free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mystic Tarot or Shadow Work?

Shadow Work is rated higher. Mystic Tarot averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Shadow Work averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Mystic Tarot or Shadow Work have ads?

Mystic Tarot shows ads; Shadow Work does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mystic Tarot or Shadow Work?

Mystic Tarot ships an update every 12 months, and Shadow Work every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mystic Tarot was updated on October 20, 2026 and Shadow Work on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*