# The Work App vs IFS Guide

The clearest difference is price: IFS Guide at Free against The Work App's $0.99. IFS Guide also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). The Work App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). On ads there is nothing between them.

IFS Guide is free to download; The Work App costs $0.99 up front. IFS Guide sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. The Work App asks for nothing beyond the download.

IFS Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFS Guide has 814 ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of The Work App's written reviews are positive against 74% of IFS Guide's.

The Work App ships an update every 5 months, IFS Guide fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Work App | IFS Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-work-app/id478610069/reviews) | **[4.8 (814 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifs-guide/id1559214994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 97 | **814** |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Byron Katie International, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/478610072) | [Internal Family Systems - IFS Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559215206) |

## What reviewers say

### The Work App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-work-app/id478610069)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app guides users through a process of identifying and questioning stressful thoughts. It aims to help users find peace and happiness by undoing these thoughts and returning to a natural, awakened state of mind.

**Highlights:** Identify stressful thoughts, Question limiting beliefs, Undo thought patterns, Experience peace and happiness, Return to awakened nature

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Life-changing impact on thoughts and emotions
- 👍 Simple, easy, and effective to use
- 📱 Convenient access to The Work anytime, anywhere
- 💾 Automatic saving of all worksheets and journal entries
- 🎯 Excellent guided step-by-step process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📱 App won't open or load properly
- ⌨️ No landscape/horizontal mode for iPad
- 👁️ Limited text box visibility - can't see full answers
- 🔧 Poor app design and outdated interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during or after worksheet completion
- App won't open or fails to launch
- Keyboard appears without keys or is non-functional
- Text disappears when keyboard is open
- Last letter of belief gets deleted after completing worksheet

**Requested features**

- Landscape/horizontal mode for iPad keyboard use
- Dark mode option for nighttime use
- Password protection for journal entries
- Ability to delete or clear saved worksheets
- Cross-device synchronization (phone, iPad, Mac)


### IFS Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifs-guide/id1559214994)

This app offers guided sessions based on Internal Family Systems (IFS) protocols. It features an AI practitioner named Sunny that provides step-by-step guidance through text, audio, or direct speech in any language, assisting with inner child and shadow work. It also includes guided meditations and tools for journaling and tracking your inner parts.

**Highlights:** AI-powered IFS practitioner (Sunny), Step-by-step guidance, Text, audio, and direct speech interaction, Inner child and shadow work assistance, Guided meditations, Part journaling and profiling, Reminders for self-care

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Platinum Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Platinum Plan Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Platinum Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan | $95.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $95.99 | per year |
| Platinum Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Platinum Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Platinum Plan Annual | $129.99 | per year |
| Platinum Plan | $159.99 | per year |
| 50% Exclusive OFF | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great tool for IFS practitioners
- 👍 Helpful for connecting with parts
- 🤖 Impressive AI guidance
- 💡 Useful parts mapping feature
- 🤗 Compassionate and supportive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 AI voice quality issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data usage
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
- 🤖 AI not always accurate or helpful

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Subscription issues and inability to upgrade
- Reminders and notifications not working properly

**Requested features**

- Bring back old audio guided sessions
- Improve accessibility for screen readers
- Allow more customization of parts
- Fix issues with parts mapping and editing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Work App free?

The Work App costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IFS Guide free?

IFS Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Work App or IFS Guide?

IFS Guide is rated higher. The Work App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while IFS Guide averages 4.8 from 814 ratings.

### Do The Work App or IFS Guide have ads?

Neither The Work App nor IFS Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Work App or IFS Guide?

The Work App ships an update every 5 months, and IFS Guide fortnightly. Most recently, The Work App was updated on October 16, 2026 and IFS Guide 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.*