Comparison

UpliftU vs Shadow Work App & Journal

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

Head to head
About

UpliftU

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An AI journaling companion uplifting you during the day

About

Shadow Work App & Journal

Explore the unconscious aspects of your psyche with guided journaling prompts. This app helps you heal past wounds, break free from limiting cycles, and cultivate authenticity through self-discovery. Start with free prompts and unlock advanced sequences for deeper exploration.

Highlights
  • Guided journaling prompts
  • Exploration of unconscious psyche
  • Healing past wounds
  • Breaking limiting cycles
  • Cultivating authenticity
  • Free foundational prompts
  • Unlock advanced sequences
Features
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Embark on a profound and transformative journey of self-discovery with the guided Shadow Work Journal app. Shadow work is the essential, courageous practice of exploring the unconscious aspects of your psyche. It's about illuminating the parts of yourself you may have denied or ignored to heal past wounds, break free from limiting cycles, and cultivate deep, lasting authenticity. Facing your shadow can feel complex, but this journey is significantly eased with gentle guidance. Our app acts as your compassionate companion, providing structured, insightful journaling prompts to guide you through the intricate landscape of your inner world. Begin your journey for free with a selection of our foundational journaling prompts. When you are ready to delve deeper, you can unlock our complete library of advanced journaling sequences and themes with a separate purchase. This ensures you can start exploring your shadow at your own pace. Each sequence, both free and premium, focuses on a critical area of exploration. We offer carefully considered prompts that encourage deep reflection and radical honesty within a safe, non-judgmental space, empowering you to achieve true self-acceptance. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

UpliftU3 screens
Shadow Work App & Journal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Work App & Journal at none against UpliftU's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. UpliftU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Shadow Work App & Journal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UpliftU ships an update every 6 weeks, Shadow Work App & Journal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
UpliftU versus Shadow Work App & Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpliftUShadow Work App & Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre ValletteDarko Nikolic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

UpliftU

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$17.991 Year
6 purchases

Shadow Work App & Journal

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Pro Access$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Shadow Work$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Access7 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Yearly Pro Access$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$34.99

Questions

Is UpliftU free?
UpliftU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Work App & Journal free?
Shadow Work App & Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UpliftU or Shadow Work App & Journal have ads?
UpliftU shows ads; Shadow Work App & Journal does not.
Which is updated more often, UpliftU or Shadow Work App & Journal?
UpliftU ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shadow Work App & Journal every 2 months. Most recently, UpliftU was updated on October 8, 2026 and Shadow Work App & Journal on October 15, 2026.

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