Comparison

ToadNote vs Shadow Work & CBT

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

Head to head
About

ToadNote

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Discover Your Path to Self-Healing Unlock the power of therapeutic journaling with our self-healing note-taking app. Designed to help you reflect, release, and grow, this app offers a safe space for mindful expression. • Personal Healing Space: Create a sanctuary for your thoughts and emotions, where healing begins with every note you make. • Password Protection: Keep your reflections secure and private with passcode-protected notes. • Emotion Tracking: Track your moods over time and gain meaningful insights into your emotional patterns. • AI Companion: Talk to a supportive AI that listens and offers compassionate guidance whenever you need it. • Reflection Assistance: Explore guided prompts designed to help you reflect deeper and find clarity. • Healing Note Templates: Easily get started with customizable templates tailored for self-growth and emotional release. Nurture yourself, one note at a time.

About

Shadow Work & CBT

Explore your inner world with daily journaling prompts and AI-powered insights. Uncover hidden patterns, triggers, and emotional healing through guided self-discovery. Features curated categories for deeper exploration.

Highlights
  • Daily shadow work prompts
  • AI-generated personalized insights
  • Tailored reflection questions
  • Curated prompt categories
  • Private journaling space
Features
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Unlock your inner world with a Shadow Work Journal — your companion for deeper self-discovery and emotional healing. Each day, receive a powerful journaling prompt to explore your thoughts, triggers, and hidden patterns. After you write, our AI analyzes your entry and returns personalized insights—helping you uncover what lies beneath the surface. Want to dive deeper? Get reflection questions, tailored to your unique experience. Feeling called to explore something specific? Browse curated prompt categories like Inner Child Healing, Triggers, Anxiety, Family Patterns, and more. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just starting out, a Shadow Work Journal provides a safe, private space to meet yourself with honesty, compassion, and curiosity. Features: - Daily shadow work prompts - AI-generated insights based on your entry - Personalized follow-up reflection questions - Curated prompt categories - A private, judgment-free journaling space Begin your healing journey — one reflection at a time. Privacy Policy: https://embernext.com/privacy-policy/hollowlight_shadow_work Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ToadNote4 screens
Shadow Work & CBT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ToadNote at none against Shadow Work & CBT's 3. ToadNote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Shadow Work & CBT's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16). On price, ads and device support 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 & CBT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ToadNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToadNote ships an update weekly, Shadow Work & CBT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ToadNote versus Shadow Work & CBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToadNoteShadow Work & CBT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1614.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer姗姗 姚Ember Next LLC

In-app purchases

None

ToadNote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Shadow Work & CBT

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is ToadNote free?
ToadNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Work & CBT free?
Shadow Work & CBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ToadNote or Shadow Work & CBT have ads?
Neither ToadNote nor Shadow Work & CBT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToadNote or Shadow Work & CBT?
ToadNote ships an update weekly, and Shadow Work & CBT every 2 months. Most recently, ToadNote was updated on October 4, 2026 and Shadow Work & CBT on October 24, 2026.

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