Comparison

Void Journal vs Shadow Journal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Void Journal

Features
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Enter the Void. Void Journal is not just a diary; it is a repository for the thoughts you cannot speak aloud. Designed for shadow work, venting, and deep reflection, this app offers a safe, atmospheric space to release your burdens. FEATURES: • The Void: A minimalist, dark interface that focuses solely on your words. • Ink Economy: Every word costs Ink. Write meaningfully. Earn Ink by returning daily or unlock the "Archivist" status for infinite creation. • Mystical Stationery: Unlock rare quills, inks, and paper textures (Bone Stylus, Gilded Quill, Obsidian Paper) to customize your ritual. • Drawing Mode: Sometimes words are not enough. Sketch your feelings directly onto the canvas. • Ghostly Feedback: The app listens. Occasionally, the void may whisper back... Join the Society of Archivists. Keep your secrets. Free your mind. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Shadow Journal

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What parts of yourself do you keep hidden? Shadow Journal helps you confront your shadow self with 200+ rotating prompts inspired by Jungian psychology for nightly self-reflection. FEATURES: • 200+ shadow work prompts across 6 categories: triggers, projections, inner child, fears, shame, and desires • Tag emotions with intensity: Fear, Anger, Shame, Jealousy, Grief, Loneliness, Inadequacy, Resentment, Guilt • PIN lock for privacy — your journal is protected • Dark mode only — designed for evening introspection • Streak tracking with milestone celebrations INSIGHTS & TRENDS: • Pattern view: see your dominant shadow, emotion frequency, and day-of-week patterns (after 14+ entries) • Monthly Shadow Report with dominant and rising emotion analysis PRIVACY FIRST: All data is stored locally on your device. No accounts required. No cloud sync. No sharing features. PIN-protected. No one sees your data but you. Shadow Journal is free and ad-supported. Not therapy. For personal reflection only. Download now and start exploring your shadow today.

Screenshots

Void Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Journal at none against Void Journal's 4. Void Journal's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Void Journal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Shadow Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Void Journal versus Shadow Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoid JournalShadow Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperERIK GARAJBlas Prieto

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Void Journal

Subscriptions1
  • The Archivist's Oath3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time3
  • Small Vial$0.99
  • Ink Bottle$2.99
  • Master's Inkwell$4.99
None

Shadow Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Void Journal free?
Void Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Journal free?
Shadow Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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