Comparison

Shadow Work vs Soberchat

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 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
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Shadow work often means facing a blank page and hard questions on your own. Bayun makes it easier. You step into short stories, make choices, and talk things through with guides who help you see what's beneath the surface. ◆ WHAT IS SHADOW WORK Carl Jung called the shadow the parts of ourselves we push away. It isn't only our dark side. It also holds strengths we learned to hide, like confidence, creativity, and authenticity. Pushed into the unconscious, these parts don't disappear. They show up as triggers, projections, and patterns that keep repeating. Jung warned that what we don't face within ourselves meets us outside as fate. Shadow work isn't about fixing yourself. It's about noticing the parts of you that have been hidden, and learning to integrate them. ◆ HOW BAYUN WORKS ▸ DAILY STORIES Each day, a new story puts you inside a moment that might feel familiar. At key points you choose what to do, and each choice reveals an insight and a question to reflect on. ▸ INNER GUIDES Talk by voice or text with four guides based on Jung's archetypes: the Persona about how you show up around others, the Shadow about your triggers, the Anima about your emotions, and the Self about your direction in life. ▸ DREAM JOURNAL Your dreams may be trying to tell you something. Jung saw them as messages from the unconscious. Record them and explore what their symbols might mean. ▸ YOUR ARCHIVE Over time, Bayun collects your insights, so you can see which triggers and patterns keep coming back. ◆ ALSO INSIDE - Shadow work prompts for journaling - Collectible tarot cards and archetypal symbols - Spirit Animal personality test - Tales for Midlife: classic stories retold for the middle years, with a new theme every month ◆ TRY IT FREE Your first three stories are free. If they speak to you, unlock the full journey. Terms of Use: https://catbayun.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://catbayun.com/privacy-policy

About

Soberchat

This app helps individuals track their sobriety journey and connect with a supportive, anonymous community. It offers tools for daily reflection, milestone tracking, and emotional support, designed for both new sobriety and recovery after relapse.

Highlights
  • Sober day counter and streaks
  • Resettable sobriety tracker
  • Daily check-ins and reflections
  • Anonymous recovery community
  • Moderated safe spaces
  • Goal setting and life skills support
Features
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Soberchat — Sobriety Tracker & Recovery Community Recovery, one day at a time. You don’t have to do it alone. Soberchat is a sobriety tracker and addiction recovery app built to support real recovery — from your first sober day to long-term healing, including restarts after relapse. Whether you’re looking for a sober tracker, a sobriety counter, or a supportive community that understands recovery, Soberchat helps you quit drinking and stay sober with compassion, structure, and connection. A Sobriety Tracker That Respects Real Recovery Soberchat is more than a counter — it’s a sobriety app designed for real life, not perfection. Track Your Sobriety - Sober day counter and sobriety streaks - Sobriety tracker that can reset without shame - Clean-time tracking built for restarts Milestones for day one, day thirty, one year, and beyond Your progress matters — even when recovery isn’t linear. Daily Structure & Reflection - Daily check-ins to stay present and accountable - Reflections to understand cravings, emotions, and triggers - Celebrate effort, not just time If you’re searching for a quit drinking app or a sober app that doesn’t punish you for being human, this is it. A Recovery Community That Actually Feels Safe - Recovery doesn’t happen alone — and Soberchat is also a community-first alcohol recovery app. Sober Community - Connect with others in addiction recovery - Share wins, setbacks, and honest reflections - Support without judgment, pressure, or comparison - Moderated spaces focused on safety and healing Whether you’re newly sober, struggling today, or coming back after relapse, you’ll find people who understand. Support That Meets You Where You Are - Emotional support when cravings or hard days hit - Encouragement to keep going — or to start again A private space available 24/7 This is not just a sober tracker — it’s a place to belong. Tools for Long-Term Alcohol Recovery - Soberchat combines tracking and growth tools to support lasting change: - Goal setting and life-skills support - Guided reflections and journaling Mindfulness and emotional regulation tools Focus on early sobriety and rebuilding after relapse Recovery isn’t just about quitting alcohol — it’s about rebuilding your life. Who Soberchat Is For: - People quitting alcohol - Anyone looking for a sobriety app or sober tracker - Those returning after relapse - People seeking anonymous recovery support - Anyone wanting a healthier, sober life No labels. No pressure. No shame. Why People Choose Soberchat - Combines a sobriety tracker with a real recovery community - Designed for early sobriety and restarts - Recovery-first, not streak-obsessed - Anonymous, supportive, and human Built with real addiction recovery language Your Recovery Starts Today You don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need a place to begin — or begin again. Download Soberchat, the sobriety tracker and recovery app built for real people, real recovery, and real life.

Screenshots

Shadow Work4 screens
Soberchat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shadow Work at 74 against Soberchat's 2. Shadow Work also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Soberchat's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Soberchat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Soberchat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Work has 74 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Work ships an update every 9 days, Soberchat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shadow Work versus Soberchat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow WorkSoberchat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (74 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB37 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperOleg AzbukinSoberchat, LLC

Customer experience

Shadow Work

All ratings73 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Soberchat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shadow Work

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$14.99
2 purchases

Soberchat

Subscriptions2
  • Soberchat+$9.991 Month
  • Soberchat+$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Shadow Work free?
Shadow Work is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Soberchat free?
Soberchat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Work or Soberchat?
Soberchat is rated higher. Shadow Work averages 4.8 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Soberchat averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Shadow Work or Soberchat have ads?
Neither Shadow Work nor Soberchat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Work or Soberchat?
Shadow Work ships an update every 9 days, and Soberchat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Work was updated on October 28, 2026 and Soberchat on October 20, 2026.

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