# Shadow Journal vs ShadowWrite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Journal at none against ShadowWrite's 1. Shadow Journal also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). ShadowWrite's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShadowWrite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Shadow Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Journal | ShadowWrite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blas Prieto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878084920) | [杰 向](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860305678) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-journal-self-inquiry/id6760383241)

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShadowWrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowwrite/id6762345093)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium — Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Journal free?

Shadow Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShadowWrite free?

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

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