Comparison

Umbra vs Ethereya

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

Head to head
About

Umbra

This app offers guided journaling rooted in Jungian psychology for self-reflection and emotional integration. It helps users confront and understand their shadow self, manage ego and anger, and heal inner child wounds through structured prompts and pattern tracking. All data is stored locally for absolute privacy.

Highlights
  • Guided shadow work journaling
  • Ego and anger management tools
  • Inner child healing sessions
  • Emotional trigger tracking
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Face ID/PIN journal lock
  • Emotional analytics
Features
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Umbra is a shadow work journal rooted in Jungian psychology, designed for honest self-reflection, emotional clarity, and personal transformation. This is not a gratitude journal. This is a guided tool for psychological integration, helping you confront the parts of yourself you tend to avoid. Built for deep inner work. All entries stay offline, on your device. No cloud. No accounts. No tracking. ▶ ABSOLUTE PRIVACY Your shadow stays with you. Umbra stores all data locally on your device with no external processing or data collection. Lock your journal with Face ID or PIN for complete peace of mind. ▶ UNDERSTAND THE SHADOW SELF ◀ [WHAT IS SHADOW WORK] Shadow work is a practice from the psychology of Carl Jung. It involves confronting unconscious patterns, repressed emotions, and hidden beliefs. Through guided journaling, you bring these shadows into awareness to begin the process of psychological integration. [HOW UMBRA WORKS] Choose an Intent: Select a specific emotion to explore, such as Anger, Shame, Ego, Fear, or Envy. Reflect on a Prompt: Each question is rooted in Jungian psychology and designed for honest self-examination. Track Your Patterns: Visualize which shadows surface most often and track your emotional evolution over time. ▶ MASTER YOUR EGO & ANGER ◀ [EGO MANAGEMENT] Identify the voice of your ego and dismantle limiting beliefs. Our specialized ego work prompts help you understand self-image patterns and move toward a more authentic version of yourself. [ANGER & TRIGGER TRACKING] Identify your emotional triggers before they take control. Umbra provides a structured anger management guide to help you process frustration and understand the root cause of your reactions. ▶ HEAL THE INNER CHILD ◀ [REPRESSED EMOTIONS] Resolve childhood trauma through targeted inner child healing sessions. Address unmet needs and break generational cycles with subconscious reprogramming exercises. [SHAME & ENVY REFLECTION] Work through the most difficult emotions. Use specific journaling paths for shame and envy prompts to transform these mired feelings into catalysts for self-discovery. ▶ ULTIMATE PSYCHOLOGY JOURNAL ◀ [EMOTIONAL ANALYTICS] Visualize the distribution of your triggers. Umbra turns your private reflections into meaningful insights, showing you how your inner landscape shifts as you do the work. [ACCESSIBLE TO ALL] Full support for accessibility preferences including bold text, dynamic type, increased contrast, and voiceover support. Upgrade to Umbra Premium with monthly, yearly, or lifetime plans for unlimited journal entries, advanced emotional analytics, and the full library of Jungian prompts. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage plans and turn off auto-renewal in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Umbra is not a medical device and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of service: https://umbra.byarcadia.app/terms/ Privacy policy: https://umbra.byarcadia.app/privacy/

About

Ethereya

This app offers guided journaling and AI-powered insights to help users understand their emotions, recognize patterns, and build self-awareness. It features structured frameworks like astrology and numerology for deeper reflection, and allows for relationship insights.

Highlights
  • Guided journaling prompts
  • Mood tracking
  • AI-powered reflection
  • Visual timeline of entries
  • Astrology and numerology frameworks
  • Relationship compatibility insights
  • Deep-dive reports
Features
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Ethereya is a guided journaling and self-reflection app designed to help you understand your emotions, recognize patterns, and build deeper self-awareness over time. Capture your thoughts, track your mood, and explore how your inner world evolves. Ethereya combines structured journaling with AI-powered insights to help you reflect more clearly and consistently. GUIDED JOURNALING THAT ADAPTS TO YOU Choose how you want to reflect: Guided Entry: prompts designed to help you process thoughts and emotions Quick Entry: log your mood in seconds Free Writing: open space to write without structure Your entries are organized into a visual timeline, making it easy to recognize patterns in how you think and feel. AI-POWERED REFLECTION Ethereya includes an AI companion that helps you: Reflect on recent experiences Identify emotional patterns over time Explore relationships and recurring challenges Gain perspective during difficult moments The AI uses your journal history to provide more relevant and personalized insights as you continue using the app. UNDERSTAND PATTERNS WITH STRUCTURED FRAMEWORKS To support deeper reflection, Ethereya includes optional systems such as astrology, numerology, and human design. These are presented as self-reflection tools, similar to personality frameworks, helping you explore patterns and perspectives, not to predict outcomes. RELATIONSHIP INSIGHTS Explore how your patterns compare with others: Invite friends and view compatibility insights See areas of alignment and difference Share simple visual summaries OPTIONAL DEEP-DIVE REPORTS Access extended reports focused on personal growth, relationships, and life direction. These are available as one-time purchases and saved in your account. DESIGNED FOR DAILY USE Clean, distraction-free interface Light and dark mode Adjustable text sizes Private by default, your entries stay yours WHY ETHEREYA Ethereya is built for people who want to better understand themselves. Instead of telling you who you are, it helps you discover it for yourself through reflection, pattern recognition, and consistent journaling. Terms of Use: https://back.ethereya.com/terms

Screenshots

Umbra4 screens
Ethereya4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ethereya at 5.0 against Umbra's 3.0. Umbra's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Umbra sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Ethereya sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ethereya holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Umbra versus Ethereya: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUmbraEthereya
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDominik WozniakEthereya LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Umbra

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Rescue Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
5 purchases

Ethereya

Subscriptions2
  • Ethereya Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Ethereya Premium (Annual)$149.991 Year
One-time3
  • Human Design Report$14.99
  • Numerology Report$14.99
  • Astrology Compatibility Report$14.99

Questions

Is Umbra free?
Umbra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ethereya free?
Ethereya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Umbra or Ethereya?
Ethereya is rated higher. Umbra averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ethereya averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Umbra or Ethereya have ads?
Ethereya shows ads; Umbra does not.

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