Shado: AI Journal & Guide
Shadow Work & Self-Reflection
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Write what's on your mind. Shado responds with a thoughtful reflection, remember what matters, and turns your week into a guided session.
Shado is an AI journal for honest self-reflection and guided shadow work.
Write what's on your mind. Your guide responds with a thoughtful letter, remembers what matters, and helps you notice patterns across your entries.
Each week, Shado turns what you wrote into a personalized reflection session.
WHAT YOU GET
- A blank page, and a prompt when you want one. Write freely, whenever.
- A reflection after every entry, in your guide's voice and a tone you choose.
- A guide that remembers — your entries build a private record over time.
- Patterns, parts, and mirrors: see what repeats, and where it comes from.
- A weekly session — a guided conversation built from everything you wrote that week.
- Your story over time. Watch yourself change, in your own words.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Your writing is yours. We don't sell your data, we don't show ads, and we never use your private entries to train AI models. Reflections are generated by trusted AI providers over encrypted connections.
NOT THERAPY
Shado is journaling and self-reflection — not therapy, not medical advice, and not a crisis service. If you're in crisis, please reach out: in the US, call or text 988.
SUBSCRIPTION
Full access requires a subscription after a guided setup. Annual, monthly, and weekly plans are available, with a free trial on the annual plan. Current prices are shown in the app before you purchase.
Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Prices may vary by region.
Terms of Use: https://shadowork.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://shadowork.app/privacy
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Our new and improved onboarding to introduce the Shado Experience in full so you understand the value of the app.
The developer, Buildable Studios LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Sensitive Info
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Buildable Studios LLC
- Size
- 41 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Infrequent
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Shado Annual $79.99
- Shado Weekly $5.99
- Shado Monthly $12.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Buildable Studios LLC