Comparison

Shadow's Edge vs eQuoo, The Next Generation

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shadow's Edge

Explore a world of art, writing, and puzzles to improve your emotional well-being. This game offers a safe space to reflect, express yourself creatively, and connect with a supportive community while overcoming personal challenges.

Highlights
  • Story-driven casual and creativity game
  • Writing prompts based on narrative therapy
  • Collect colors, stickers, and stencils
  • Solve puzzles to defeat personal shadows
  • Supportive in-game community
  • In-game art exchange
Features
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"Really Eye Opening. This game has a pretty unique story in which you go to fill a dark, gray world with talent and color once again with your own masterpieces. The writing in the black journal gives you a place to quickly reflect on all sorts of different types of personal feelings, all in your pocket or bag. I enjoy my time with this app, and I hope to find more like it!" – Player testimonial "A wonderful app! There is something so therapeutic to me about being ‘creatively destructive’ and this is a perfect outlet for that!”⁠ – Player testimonial "I love this game, I like writing a diary and this is such a fun way of doing it. The questions are really helpful." – Player testimonial More than 10 awards and nominations including: Edison’s New Product Innovation, Serious Play Gold Medal and the Global Mobile Award for Enhancing Kid’s Lives. Life can get challenging at times, to say the least. Between school, work, and relationships, it’s easy to let our emotional needs take the back seat... But what if taking care of our emotional health could be fun like a video game? Discover a safe space entirely for you in the world of Shadow’s Edge! Vent it all out in your own private journal, unlock yourself through art and writing, and join a supportive and creative in-game community where we support each other through the tough times. And not only do you get to level up your self-care game, but Shadow’s Edge is the only mental health game where you can bring life back to a storm-wrecked city and defeat your personal shadows by solving puzzles at the same time! Features: - Story driven casual and creativity game. - Writing prompts based on narrative therapy and positive psychology. - Collect colors, stickers, stencils and player titles to build power. - Help Ty, the angry one, Maize, who's got an artistic block and Pax who sees no problem in anything to overcome their Shadow. - Get support from Phoenix, the wise pigeon along the way with exercises to relax and destress. - Easy to learn. - In-game art exchange "Shadowgram" Shadow's Edge is an ad-free game with no in-app purchases. A project developed by The Digging Deep Project, an award-winning small nonprofit with a mission to create mental health tools that are based on expression, psychology and gaming. If you have suggestions or opinions - say hello to us at: feedback@shadowsedgegame

About

eQuoo, The Next Generation

This app uses gamification and interactive storytelling to help users improve their emotional intelligence, resilience, and personal growth. Embark on an adventure to develop skills for managing stress, relationships, and self-esteem.

Highlights
  • Clinically-proven psychology and gamification
  • Interactive storytelling and personalized journeys
  • Develop emotional intelligence and resilience
  • Manage stress and boost self-esteem
  • Gamified personal development with quests and achievements
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eQuoo: Your Ultimate Emotional Health Adventure Game Transform your emotional well-being and level up your life with eQuoo, the groundbreaking, clinically-proven app that combines the power of psychology, gamification, and interactive storytelling. Unleash your full potential as you embark on a thrilling adventure, where you'll discover the secrets to emotional intelligence, resilience, and personal growth. Level Up Your Emotional Fitness Are you ready to conquer life's challenges and become the best version of yourself? eQuoo offers a revolutionary approach to emotional fitness, making it enjoyable, engaging, and effective. Through captivating stories and interactive gameplay, you'll develop essential skills to navigate relationships, manage stress, boost your self-esteem, and enhance your mental wellbeing. Interactive Storytelling at its Finest Immerse yourself in captivating narratives that blend the excitement of gaming with the wisdom of psychology. In eQuoo, every decision you make shapes your character's journey, offering an unparalleled level of personalisation. Explore diverse storylines, make tough choices, and witness the consequences unfold as you progress towards emotional mastery. Gamify Your Growth Who said personal development has to be boring? With eQuoo, self-improvement becomes a thrilling adventure! Earn points, unlock achievements, and level up as you conquer emotional challenges and complete quests. The more you play, the stronger and more resilient you become, earning valuable skills that can be applied in both virtual and real-life situations. Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure of self-discovery and emotional growth? Download eQuoo now and unlock the power within you to create a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Let's level up together! Privacy Policy: https://www.equoo-wellbeing.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shadow's Edge4 screens
eQuoo, The Next Generation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow's Edge at none against eQuoo, The Next Generation's 8. Shadow's Edge also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 78%). eQuoo, The Next Generation's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. eQuoo, The Next Generation sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Shadow's Edge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eQuoo, The Next Generation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Shadow's Edge's written reviews are positive against 78% of eQuoo, The Next Generation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow's Edge ships an update every 2 months, eQuoo, The Next Generation every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shadow's Edge versus eQuoo, The Next Generation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow's EdgeeQuoo, The Next Generation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33 ratings)4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews — better78.3% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB551 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperResonance House, LLCPsycApps Ltd

Customer experience

Shadow's Edge

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%

eQuoo, The Next Generation

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative13.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shadow's Edge

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

eQuoo, The Next Generation

Subscriptions1
  • eQuoo stories$4.991 Month
One-time7
  • Story 1$4.99
  • Story 2$9.99
  • Story bundle 2-3$18.99
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  • Story bundle 1-3$22.99
  • Story bundle 2-5$33.99
  • Story bundle 1-3$34.99
  • Full Year Package$40.99

Questions

Is Shadow's Edge free?
Shadow's Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eQuoo, The Next Generation free?
eQuoo, The Next Generation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow's Edge or eQuoo, The Next Generation?
eQuoo, The Next Generation is rated higher. Shadow's Edge averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while eQuoo, The Next Generation averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Shadow's Edge or eQuoo, The Next Generation have ads?
Neither Shadow's Edge nor eQuoo, The Next Generation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow's Edge or eQuoo, The Next Generation?
Shadow's Edge ships an update every 2 months, and eQuoo, The Next Generation every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow's Edge was updated on October 24, 2026 and eQuoo, The Next Generation on October 24, 2026.

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