# earned. vs Shadow Work & CBT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: earned. at 100% against Shadow Work & CBT's 22%. earned. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Shadow Work & CBT's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. earned. sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Shadow Work & CBT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

earned. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of earned.'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Shadow Work & CBT's.

earned. ships an update every 3 days, Shadow Work & CBT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | earned. | Shadow Work & CBT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earned/id6740936674/reviews)** | [3.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-work-and-cbt-hollowlight/id6748355158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Paul Okechukw Udotong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792315505) | [Ember Next LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799292599) |

## What reviewers say

### earned.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earned/id6740936674)

This AI-powered platform helps athletes and coaches build mental resilience through personalized journaling and guided meditations. It offers voice and text reflection, team accountability features, and performance insights to enhance focus and composure.

**Highlights:** AI-powered journaling, Guided meditations for athletes, Voice journaling with AI coach, Team accountability features, Weekly performance insights, Privacy-first design

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZenQuill Athlete Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| ZenQuill Pro Athlete Annual | $60.00 | per year |
| ZenQuill Coach Starter Monthly | $70.00 | per month |
| ZenQuill Coach 75 Seats | $169.99 | per month |
| ZenQuill Coach Unlimited Monthly | $239.99 | per month |
| ZenQuill Coach Starter Annual | $600.00 | per year |


### Shadow Work & CBT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-work-and-cbt-hollowlight/id6748355158)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is earned. free?

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

### Is Shadow Work & CBT free?

Shadow Work & CBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, earned. or Shadow Work & CBT?

earned. is rated higher. earned. averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Shadow Work & CBT averages 3.2 from 11 ratings.

### Do earned. or Shadow Work & CBT have ads?

Neither earned. nor Shadow Work & CBT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, earned. or Shadow Work & CBT?

earned. ships an update every 3 days, and Shadow Work & CBT every 2 months. Most recently, earned. was updated on August 25, 2026 and Shadow Work & CBT on August 24, 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.*