# Within vs Shadow Work

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Within at none against Shadow Work's 2. Within also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Within ships an update weekly, Shadow Work every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Within | Shadow Work |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 71 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Know Wealth Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654638517) | [Engin Aytekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896277039) |

## What reviewers say

### Within

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/within-shadow-work-journal/id6762239886)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shadow Work

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

**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 Within free?

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

### Is Shadow Work free?

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

### Do Within or Shadow Work have ads?

Neither Within nor Shadow Work shows ads.

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

Within ships an update weekly, and Shadow Work every 3 weeks. Most recently, Within was updated on September 10, 2026 and Shadow Work on September 10, 2026.

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