Comparison

Shadow's Edge vs CBT Toolbox

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

CBT Toolbox

Features
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**Transform Your Mental Wellbeing with CBT Toolbox** CBT Toolbox brings the power of cognitive behavioral therapy to your daily life. This comprehensive collection of 50+ evidence-based CBT skills helps you identify negative thought patterns, manage difficult emotions, and develop healthier behaviors. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, or simply want to improve your mental resilience, CBT Toolbox provides structured techniques used by therapists worldwide—now available whenever and wherever you need them. **Key Features:** • 50+ detailed CBT skills across five categories: Cognitive, Behavioral, Emotional, Interpersonal, and Mindfulness • Step-by-step guidance for each technique • Interactive practice sessions with progress tracking • Personalized favorites list for quick access to your most useful skills • Beginner to advanced difficulty levels to match your experience • Comprehensive search and filtering options • Professional resources for each skill • Clean, intuitive interface designed for daily use **Why CBT Works:** Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most researched and effective approaches for improving mental health. By learning to recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns, you can significantly improve your emotional wellbeing and build resilience against future challenges. **Privacy First:** Your mental health journey is personal. CBT Toolbox stores all data locally on your device—no account creation or cloud storage required. **Note:** CBT Toolbox is designed for educational and self-help purposes. It is not a replacement for professional mental health treatment. If you're experiencing severe distress, please consult with a qualified healthcare provider. Download CBT Toolbox today and take a proactive step toward better mental health.

Screenshots

Shadow's Edge4 screens
CBT Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shadow's Edge at Free against CBT Toolbox's $0.99. Shadow's Edge also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Shadow's Edge is free to download; CBT Toolbox costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shadow's Edge versus CBT Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow's EdgeCBT Toolbox
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperResonance House, LLCJack Scott Brothers

In-app purchases

None

Shadow's Edge

No in-app purchases

None

CBT Toolbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow's Edge free?
Shadow's Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CBT Toolbox free?
CBT Toolbox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadow's Edge or CBT Toolbox have ads?
Neither Shadow's Edge nor CBT Toolbox shows ads.

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