# Shadow AI vs Shadow Work

Shadow AI and Shadow Work are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Shadow AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Shadow Work sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shadow AI against 5.0 for Shadow Work. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow AI | Shadow Work |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-ai-jungian-journal/id6770056990/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-work-shadow-forge/id6772528068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 89 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GROWTH FORGING LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896711970) | [Engin Aytekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896277039) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-ai-jungian-journal/id6770056990)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $79.99 | per year |


### 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 Shadow AI free?

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

### Is Shadow Work free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shadow AI or Shadow Work?

Shadow AI and Shadow Work are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Shadow AI or Shadow Work have ads?

Neither Shadow AI nor Shadow Work shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*