Comparison

Shadow Work App vs Viven

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Work App

This app helps you transform your mindset to ease stress, unlock creativity, and cultivate deeper awareness. Become the author of your life story by shifting your experience of the world.

Highlights
  • Ease stressful thoughts
  • Unlock creativity
  • Shift world experience
  • Become author of your story
  • Cultivate deeper awareness
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline sync
Features
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Most people don't need more journaling prompts. They need someone who actually knows what they're looking at. Shadow Work App is built on 25 years of depth-work methodology by Steven Twohig — an international speaker, founder of Mastering Change, Executive Director of the Evolving Mind Project (EMP), and author and teacher of Turning Within. This is not a wellness app. It is a practice. WHAT SHADOW WORK ACTUALLY IS The part of you running the show isn't the part you're watching. Shadow is meaning in exile — the thoughts, impulses, and patterns you've disowned. They don't disappear. They drive. This app gives you a structured way to see them, name them, and reclaim what they're carrying. WHAT YOU WORK WITH - The Construct — a seven-facet map of how your mind builds your experience right now - Guided depth sessions drawn from live group facilitation - Turning Within practices for solo work between sessions - Prompts that move below the surface, not across it WHO THIS IS FOR You've done (or doing) the therapy. You've read (reading) the books. Something is still calling you to dig deeper into the root. This is for the person ready to stop managing circumstances and start understanding the architecture of their own mind. BUILT DIFFERENTLY Most apps give you prompts. This gives you a methodology. The difference is knowing why a pattern exists — not just that it does. Download free. Go deeper than you have before. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Viven

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VIVEN - YOUR PERSONAL GROWTH COMPANION FOR WOMEN Viven is your all-in-one self-improvement app designed to help you become the best version of yourself. Whether you're focusing on wellness, building confidence, developing new skills, or working toward personal goals, Viven provides the tools, insights, and inspiration you need to thrive. Transform your life one day at a time with personalized habit tracking, wisdom from bestselling personal development books, and daily affirmations that remind you of your strength and potential. WHAT MAKES VIVEN DIFFERENT Learn from the Best Access curated summaries of transformative personal development books including Atomic Habits, Daring Greatly, The Defining Decade, Educated, The Psychology of Money, Thinking Fast and Slow, and more. Get actionable insights and life-changing wisdom from bestselling authors in minutes, not hours. Perfect for busy women who want to keep learning without sacrificing time. Daily Inspiration That Empowers Wake up to affirmations designed for your journey. Whether you need encouragement for self-love, confidence, resilience, or growth, find the words that resonate with where you are today. Carry that inspiration with you throughout your day. Build Habits That Last Create lasting change by tracking the habits that matter most to you. From wellness goals like hydration and movement to personal development practices like reading and journaling, Viven helps you stay consistent and motivated. Watch your small daily actions compound into meaningful transformation. See Your Growth Track your progress with clarity and celebrate your wins. Watch your streaks grow, recognize your patterns, and understand what's working. Every completed habit, every perfect day, and every milestone is a reminder of how far you've come and what you're capable of achieving. Designed for Real Life Viven is intuitive, beautiful, and built to fit seamlessly into your daily routine. No complicated features, no overwhelming interfaces—just the support you need to become the woman you want to be. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Some features require Viven Premium, available as a weekly subscription for $7.99 or an annual subscription for $39.99. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://viven.faroelabs.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://viven.faroelabs.com/terms-of-service Start building the habits that will change your life. Download Viven.

Screenshots

Shadow Work App4 screens
Viven3 screens

Verdict

The call

Shadow Work App and Viven are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Shadow Work App sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Viven sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Shadow Work App versus Viven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow Work AppViven
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB48 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMastering ChangeFaroe Labs

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Shadow Work App

One-time9
  • Introduction to Shadow Work$4.99
  • Shadow Work Intro$9.95
  • One Time Subscription$19.99
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  • Mental Cleanse App$48.99
  • One Time Subscription$48.99
  • Constructive Thought Process$49.00
  • Living Mythically$49.00
  • Mastermind Group$59.99
  • Digital Guide Education$79.00
2 purchases

Viven

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$7.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Shadow Work App free?
Shadow Work App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Viven free?
Viven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Work App or Viven have ads?
Neither Shadow Work App nor Viven shows ads.

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