Comparison

Shadowscapes Tarot vs Tarot Decks

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

Head to head
About

Shadowscapes Tarot

Explore a mystical world of dreams and folklore through a unique tarot deck. This app features high-resolution card art inspired by Asian, Celtic, and fantasy traditions, with interpretations from a renowned artist and expert. It offers a sophisticated journaling feature and numerous tarot spreads for insightful readings.

Highlights
  • High-resolution fantasy tarot card art
  • Artist's card interpretations
  • Tarot basics and practical spreads
  • Sophisticated journaling feature
  • Customizable spreads and card meanings
  • Zoomable card details
Features
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Enter a fantastical realm of shadowy dreams, a world where butterflies float on shimmering mist, mythical beasts dance in air, and dryads sing from hallowed oaks. Weaving together Asian, Celtic, and fantasy art, Shadowscapes Tarot is loosely based on the Rider-Waite Smith imagery. Renowned artist Stephanie Pui-Mun Law has infused this deck with symbolism drawn from fairy tales, myths, and the folklore of world cultures, all presented in luscious high resolution. Just zoom to see every exquisite detail! The companion book features the artist’s unique interpretation of each card, plus an introduction, Tarot basics, and practical spreads by Tarot expert Barbara Moore. *Intuitive, elegant interface is easy for beginners and experts
 *Gorgeous full screen, high-resolution card images
 *Full support for all current iOS devices *Sophisticated journal
 *Includes full and unabridged book *25 spreads built in, including 8 spreads designed by Barbara Moore for Shadowscapes *Design your own layout with Free Form
 *Allow reversed cards or not
 *Option to use Major Arcana only
 *Zoom in to enlarge card details
 *Share reading via Facebook, email and Twitter
 *Animated shuffle & cut
 *Optional voice prompts
 *Customize with your own card meanings & reading cloths *Many adjustable settings *Book and card meanings available in English only Surrender to the shadowscape of your dreams, and awaken to truth!

About

Tarot Decks

Digitally organize your tarot card collection by scanning cards with your iPhone camera. Manage unlimited custom decks, track your collection, and share or export your decks with others. Built with accessibility and multi-language support.

Highlights
  • Scan tarot cards with iPhone camera
  • Organize cards into custom decks
  • Track scanned cards and missing ones
  • Share and export custom decks
  • Supports VoiceOver accessibility
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Tarot Decks is the ultimate companion for tarot card collectors and enthusiasts. Transform your physical tarot collection into a beautifully organized digital library with powerful scanning and management features. **SCAN YOUR CARDS** Use your iPhone's camera to scan tarot cards directly into the app. Our advanced document scanner automatically captures crisp, clear images of your cards, making it easy to digitize your entire collection. **MANAGE MULTIPLE DECKS** Create unlimited custom decks to organize your cards however you like. Whether you're collecting Major Arcana only or full 78-card decks, Tarot Decks adapts to your needs. Add the classic Rider-Waite deck template to get started quickly, or build your own from scratch. **TRACK YOUR COLLECTION** Never lose track of which cards you have. The app automatically tracks which cards you've scanned in each deck, so you always know what's missing. View your collection in an elegant grid layout that makes browsing a pleasure. **SHARE AND EXPORT** Share your custom decks with friends and fellow collectors. Export your decks to share your unique collections, or import decks from others to expand your library. **ACCESSIBILITY FIRST** Built with accessibility in mind, Tarot Decks supports VoiceOver to ensure everyone can enjoy the app. **MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT** Available in multiple languages, making it accessible to tarot enthusiasts worldwide. Perfect for collectors, readers, and anyone who wants to preserve and organize their tarot card collection digitally. Start scanning today and build your perfect tarot library!

Screenshots

Shadowscapes Tarot4 screens
Tarot Decks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadowscapes Tarot at none against Tarot Decks's 4. Shadowscapes Tarot also leads on ratings volume (291 vs 1) and review sentiment (98% vs 75%). Tarot Decks's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 18 months) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On rating, ads, monetization model and device support 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

Shadowscapes Tarot costs $3.99 and Tarot Decks $2.99 up front. Tarot Decks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Shadowscapes Tarot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Shadowscapes Tarot against 5.0 for Tarot Decks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowscapes Tarot has 291 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Shadowscapes Tarot's written reviews are positive against 75% of Tarot Decks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowscapes Tarot ships an update every 18 months, Tarot Decks every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Shadowscapes Tarot versus Tarot Decks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowscapes TarotTarot Decks
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.9 (291 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings291 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Fool's Dog, LLCHojate

Customer experience

Shadowscapes Tarot

All ratings291 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.0%

Tarot Decks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Shadowscapes Tarot

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cards at bottom of screen inaccessible on iPhone X due to system bar overlap
  • Journal feature crashing
  • Share feature displays incorrect future date instead of current date

Requested features

8 requests
  • Reversed card meanings and descriptions
  • Zoom and maneuver functionality for studying card combinations
  • Improved card fan separation for easier selection
  • Modernized spread cloth backdrops and animations
  • Separate journal section accessible outside readings
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  • Happy Squirrel bonus card inclusion
  • Wallpaper export option for card images
  • Fix for iPhone X notch covering reading titles

Tarot Decks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shadowscapes Tarot

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tarot Decks

One-time4
  • Small$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large$3.99
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  • Lifetime unlock$8.99

Questions

Is Shadowscapes Tarot free?
Shadowscapes Tarot costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tarot Decks free?
Tarot Decks costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shadowscapes Tarot or Tarot Decks?
Tarot Decks is rated higher. Shadowscapes Tarot averages 4.9 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while Tarot Decks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shadowscapes Tarot or Tarot Decks have ads?
Neither Shadowscapes Tarot nor Tarot Decks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowscapes Tarot or Tarot Decks?
Shadowscapes Tarot ships an update every 18 months, and Tarot Decks every 4 days. Most recently, Shadowscapes Tarot was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tarot Decks on October 31, 2026.

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