# Shadow Work vs Shadow OS

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shadow Work at 78 against Shadow OS's 6. Shadow OS's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Work sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Shadow OS sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Shadow Work against 4.8 for Shadow OS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Work has 78 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Shadow Work's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shadow OS's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Work | Shadow OS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-work-bayun/id6749183398/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-os-manifest-and-align/id6757407948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 194 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Azbukin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829141175) | [Phonix & Aura LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866703420) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Work

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

Explore your inner self through interactive stories and guided conversations. Uncover hidden strengths and recurring patterns by engaging with archetypal guides and reflecting on daily prompts. Integrate the parts of yourself you've pushed away to foster personal growth.

**Highlights:** Interactive daily stories with choices, Conversations with Jungian archetypal guides, Dream journaling and symbol exploration, Personalized insights archive, Journaling prompts and tarot cards, Spirit Animal personality test

**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 |


### Shadow OS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-os-manifest-and-align/id6757407948)

This app helps you align your thoughts and actions with your desired future through personalized guidance and affirmations. It offers tools for setting goals, creating subliminal audio, and gaining perspective on your next steps. Track your journey and reflections to foster personal growth and self-awareness.

**Highlights:** Personalized guidance and affirmations, Goal setting and North Star creation, Customizable subliminal audio, Decision-making perspective tool (Book of Changes), Mindfulness and fear-release rituals, Reflection tracking and pattern analysis

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Shadow OS Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Shadow OS Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Personal Subliminal | $10.00 | one-time |
| Shadow OS Lifetime | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Work free?

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

### Is Shadow OS free?

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

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

Shadow OS is rated higher. Shadow Work averages 4.8 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Shadow OS averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Shadow Work or Shadow OS have ads?

Neither Shadow Work nor Shadow OS shows ads.

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

Shadow Work ships an update weekly, and Shadow OS weekly. Most recently, Shadow Work was updated on November 12, 2026 and Shadow OS on November 13, 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.*