# Inner Ascend vs Shadow Work

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Work at 5.0 against Inner Ascend's 2.0. Inner Ascend's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Work sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Inner Ascend asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadow Work holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inner Ascend | Shadow Work |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-ascend/id6754228717/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-work-shadow-forge/id6772528068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jordi Catala Amat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843754653) | [Engin Aytekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896277039) |

## What reviewers say

### Inner Ascend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-ascend/id6754228717)

Embark on a journey of self-discovery with guided modules, shadow work exercises, and daily spiritual practices. Track your progress through a structured curriculum designed for personal transformation and integration.

**Highlights:** 16 comprehensive transformation modules, Shadow work and integration practices, Guided meditations and journaling, Daily spiritual practices, Progress tracking with streaks, Cosmic guidance and weather

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shadow Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-work-shadow-forge/id6772528068)

This app offers a structured journaling experience based on Jungian psychology to explore hidden aspects of yourself. It guides you through stages of self-discovery, integration, and self-actualization with written prompts and body awareness exercises. All your entries are stored privately on your device.

**Highlights:** 25 structured sessions across 3 stages, Shadow Archetype and Exile reveal, Trigger & Glimmer tracker, The Mirror reflection tool, Grounding breathwork and body check-ins, Private, device-only journaling, Progress tracking and daily streaks

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inner Ascend free?

Inner Ascend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shadow Work free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Inner Ascend or Shadow Work?

Shadow Work is rated higher. Inner Ascend averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shadow Work averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Inner Ascend or Shadow Work have ads?

Neither Inner Ascend nor Shadow Work shows ads.

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