# The Reconnected vs Shadow Practice

The clearest difference is rating: The Reconnected at 4.9 against Shadow Practice's 4.3. The Reconnected also leads on ratings volume (122 vs 6). Shadow Practice's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Reconnected sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $21.99 per month and Shadow Practice sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Reconnected holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Reconnected has 122 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 95% and 94% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Reconnected | Shadow Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-reconnected/id6446041945/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-practice/id6737565233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 94.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SALISTINE PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675603251) | [Shadow World](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777096683) |

## What reviewers say

### The Reconnected

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-reconnected/id6446041945)

This app offers a modern, intuitive approach to parenting through breathwork and play therapy. It provides a community hub for parents seeking practical strategies and expert guidance to foster family regulation and personal growth.

**Highlights:** Breathwork and play therapy techniques, Online courses and webinars, Community hub for parents, Expert guidance from coaches, Live events access, Neurological releasing and rewiring

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $21.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $21.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $21.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $79.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $219.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $219.99 | per year |


### Shadow Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-practice/id6737565233)

This app offers a guided membership for self-led shadow work, helping users confront unconscious behaviors and deep-rooted patterns. It provides tools and community support to break cycles and achieve lasting personal growth through monthly explorations and actionable exercises.

**Highlights:** Guided shadow work sessions, Pattern disruptor trainings, How-to shadow work teachings, Expert-led workshops, Supportive community access, Live journaling sessions

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $63.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $79.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $99.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $199.99 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $229.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $249.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $249.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $249.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $249.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $289.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $289.99 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $299.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $399.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Reconnected free?

The Reconnected is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Practice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Reconnected or Shadow Practice?

The Reconnected is rated higher. The Reconnected averages 4.9 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Shadow Practice averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do The Reconnected or Shadow Practice have ads?

The Reconnected shows ads; Shadow Practice does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Reconnected or Shadow Practice?

The Reconnected ships an update weekly, and Shadow Practice weekly. Most recently, The Reconnected was updated on August 30, 2026 and Shadow Practice on September 18, 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.*