# Shadow Work vs FutureNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FutureNote at 100% against Shadow Work's 86%. FutureNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). Shadow Work's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (59 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Work sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and FutureNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Work holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Work has 59 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Shadow Work's written reviews are positive against 100% of FutureNote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Work | FutureNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-work-bayun/id6749183398/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futurenote-future-self-letter/id6749808671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Azbukin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829141175) | [Markas Giniotis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832206565) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-work-bayun/id6749183398)

Explore your inner self through guided journaling, AI-powered conversations, and dream interpretation. Uncover personal patterns and heal old wounds with daily psychological stories and interactive choices.

**Highlights:** Daily psychological stories, AI-guided self-reflection, Dream journaling and interpretation, Interactive story choices, Collectible tarot cards, Shadow work prompts

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


### FutureNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futurenote-future-self-letter/id6749808671)

Write messages to your future self, capturing current thoughts, hopes, and memories. Seal them to be delivered at a later date, allowing you to reflect on your journey and growth.

**Highlights:** Write messages to future self, Seal notes for delayed delivery, Track progress and overcome challenges, Capture hopes and memories, Unlock notes at a future date

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Seal Just This Note | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Work free?

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

### Is FutureNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Work or FutureNote?

Shadow Work is rated higher. Shadow Work averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while FutureNote averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Shadow Work or FutureNote have ads?

Neither Shadow Work nor FutureNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Work or FutureNote?

Shadow Work ships an update weekly, and FutureNote weekly. Most recently, Shadow Work was updated on September 11, 2026 and FutureNote on September 3, 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.*