Comparison

Shadow Work vs MindLift

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Work

Explore your unconscious patterns and hidden archetypes to understand self-sabotage and repeated behaviors. Engage in daily prompts, receive direct answers to your deepest questions, and interpret dreams with psychological depth. Understand the roots of addiction and navigate personal growth cycles.

Highlights
  • Shadow assessment and archetype mapping
  • Daily reflective prompts
  • Direct shadow question answering
  • Jungian dream interpretation
  • Psychology of addiction exploration
  • Growth cycle guidance
Features
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Finally understand the hidden patterns running your life, and break them for good. Trusted by 150,000+ people on their healing journey. Mindberg isn't another personality test, mood tracker, or feel-good habit app. It's a shadow work experience grounded in real depth psychology, designed to help you understand why you do what you do and finally break the patterns that keep repeating. If you've ever asked yourself: - Why do I keep finding myself in the same situations? - Why do I react the way I do in relationships? - Why do I feel stuck, numb, or disconnected? Mindberg helps you uncover the real answers hiding in your unconscious mind. WHY THOUSANDS CHOOSE MINDBERG - Break repeating patterns - Understand your shadow - Interpret your dreams to reveal what your unconscious is trying to tell you - Track patterns through guided reflection to build real self-awareness - Integrate insights into daily life, not just intellectual understanding - Make better choices rooted in deep self-knowledge Mindberg is about transformation from the inside out. MINDBERG GOES DEEPER Have you used any of these? - Enneagram - MBTI / Myers-Briggs - Personality tests - Astrology quizzes - Journaling apps - Habit trackers Those tools describe what you do. Mindberg helps you understand why you do it. Rooted in Jungian shadow work and psychology, Mindberg goes beyond surface-level labels. Your responses and patterns reveal the parts of you that are hidden, denied, or misunderstood. BUILT FOR YOUR HEALING JOURNEY Mindberg supports you through: - Trauma and emotional wounds - CPTSD and early conditioning - Grief and loss - Breakups and relational wounds - Identity crises and loss of direction - Recovery from numbing habits and addictive patterns - Inner child healing - Spiritual exploration and meaning-making Mindberg is a safe place to face what you've been avoiding and finally move through it. Everything you write stays private. Your journal is yours alone. YOUR UNCONSCIOUS SPEAKS. START LISTENING. Dreams, emotional triggers, repeating patterns. None of these are random. They're signs from your unconscious mind. Mindberg includes: - Guided shadow work sessions - Prompts for Shadow exploration - Relationship patterns - Dream analysis and dream journal tools to uncover recurring symbols - Reflection tools that connect behavior to deeper patterns When you understand the unconscious forces shaping your life, you stop fighting yourself and start making real progress. WHY IT WORKS Most apps try to change your behavior. Mindberg works with the source of your behavior. By identifying the unconscious beliefs and patterns behind your decisions, you gain clarity and control. This is how you stop reacting and start choosing differently. People don't invest in Mindberg for quick fixes. They come for insight, transformation, and the chance to finally understand themselves. WHAT MAKES MINDBERG DIFFERENT Mindberg was created by a Jungian psychotherapist accredited by the C.G. Jung Institute Zürich. This isn't a faceless app. It's built by people who care deeply about your journey. The Mindberg team is emotionally invested and committed to supporting you as you explore your inner world. We listen, we iterate, and we evolve based on your feedback. If you have suggestions, reflections, or ideas, we'd love to hear from you. Leave a review or reach out directly. Your voice shapes the future of Mindberg. Start your journey inward. Understand your shadow. Reclaim your power.

About

MindLift

This AI-powered coach uses CBT techniques to help you manage anxiety, reduce overthinking, and build confidence. It offers quick mental resets and personalized daily training to foster a more positive mindset.

Highlights
  • AI-powered CBT mindset coaching
  • 60-second mental resets
  • Daily mindset training with affirmations
  • Personalized affirmations based on mood
  • Tools for real-life situations
  • CBT-based approach
Features
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Build confidence, improve self-talk, and break negative thought patterns with MindLift. MindLift is an AI-powered CBT mindset coach designed to help you manage anxiety, reduce overthinking, and develop a stronger, more positive mindset—one small shift at a time. Feeling stuck in stress or self-doubt? Use MindLift to reset your thoughts, regain focus, and build confidence in minutes. CORE FEATURES Mini-Reframe: 60-Second Mental Reset • Interrupt negative thought patterns quickly • Reduce stress and anxiety in the moment • Shift self-talk from doubt to confidence Daily Mindset Training • Affirmation-based routines backed by CBT principles • Track progress and reinforce positive habits AI-Powered Personalization • Affirmations tailored to your mood, goals, and mindset • Daily support for confidence, focus, and emotional balance • Simple tools designed for real-life situations WHY MINDFLIFT CBT-Based Approach Built on proven techniques to help you understand and shift your thoughts Practical, Not Overwhelming No long sessions—just quick, effective mindset tools Designed for Real Moments Use it during stress, overthinking, or before important events PERFECT FOR • Managing anxiety and overthinking • Improving self-talk and confidence • Building daily mindset habits • Staying focused under pressure Start building a healthier mindset today with MindLift. Not therapy. Not meditation. Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/MindLift-Terms-of-Use-1fcb728bd9f880c98923e49b16ad1fc4

Screenshots

Shadow Work4 screens
MindLift4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shadow Work and MindLift both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MindLift's written reviews are positive against 59% of Shadow Work's. MindLift also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Shadow Work's advantage is ratings volume (371 vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.3). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Shadow Work sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and MindLift sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shadow Work against 4.8 for MindLift. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Work has 371 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Shadow Work's written reviews are positive against 100% of MindLift's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Work ships an update every 3 months, MindLift weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shadow Work versus MindLift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow WorkMindLift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (371 ratings)4.8 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings371 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB98 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMindberg dooRubion Lab LLC

Customer experience

Shadow Work

All ratings342 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative32.8%

MindLift

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Shadow Work

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App quits/backs out unexpectedly
  • App doesn't work some days
  • Dreams stuck on interpretation
  • Lost all tokens
  • Tokens taken but no response

Requested features

7 requests
  • App available in French
  • Better UI/UX design
  • More comforting app experience
  • Clearer explanation of app usage
  • Option to export dream logs
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  • Tokens replenish monthly
  • Dark mode option

MindLift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Shadow Work

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • Mindberg- Monthly Subscription$24.991 Month
  • Mindberg - 6 Months$59.996 Months
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  • Annual Subscription$99.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription Special$99.991 Year
  • Mindberg – Annual with Trial3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription Offer$249.991 Year
One-time4
  • 1 Token$0.99
  • 5 Tokens$3.99
  • Shadow Work Integration$99.00
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  • Shadow Work Integration$199.99
5 purchases

MindLift

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Offer$3.991 Month
  • 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • 6 Months$19.996 Months
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  • 1 Year$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Shadow Work free?
Shadow Work is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindLift free?
MindLift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Work or MindLift?
MindLift is rated higher. Shadow Work averages 4.7 out of 5 from 371 ratings, while MindLift averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.
Do Shadow Work or MindLift have ads?
Neither Shadow Work nor MindLift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Work or MindLift?
Shadow Work ships an update every 3 months, and MindLift weekly. Most recently, Shadow Work was updated on October 30, 2026 and MindLift on October 30, 2026.

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