Self User Reviews

Customer Experience

Positive experience57.3% of reviews
Neutral10.5% of reviews
Negative experience32.3% of reviews

~ Based on 124 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Is Self Safe?

Self-Talk Plus+ appears mostly safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Self is 81/100.

This assessment is based on 249 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.1/5.

Safety Analysis

74.3% of ratings point to a safe experience
6.8% of ratings suggest some concerns
18.9% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 249 App Store ratings for Self.

Is Self Legit?

Self-Talk Plus+ appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Self is 78/100.

Based on 78 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

The BEST kept secret!

This program is PHENOMENAL!! The app is INCREDIBLE!!😳. I read Shad’s book “What to say when you talk to yourself” decades ago and the messages and affirmations were all in print. It was life changing then. BUT NOW!!!, having this AWESOME APP and being able to actually LISTEN everyday in the back ground has improved and ENHANCED this program beyond what I ever thought it would evolve into. I AM SO GRATEFUL to the concept and the actual science that backs it. IT TRULY WORKS!! I AM AMAZED!! The APP is SO WORTH THE MONEY each month to keep it going. I KNOW that because of it, I am in the process of becoming THE BEST OVERALL VERSION OF “ME”!😃👍🏽🙏🏾🙌🏾👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
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Reduces Stress + Anxiety!

I rarely write reviews, but the Self-Talk+ app has truly helped both me and my 12-year-old son.

I’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, trauma, and an autoimmune condition. Over the past six months, listening for just 15 minutes a day has helped me quiet negative thoughts and feel calmer and more positive.

The best part is that it doesn’t require extra time. I play the audio in the background while cleaning, walking, exercising, doing chores, or falling asleep.

My favorite program is “Self Talk for Positive Living,” but the app includes many other recordings for women, men, and kids. There are also 31 short 5-minute sessions for quick mental resets.

My 12-year-old son listens to the 1-hour “Positive Self Talk for Older Kids” program, and it has helped him with anxiety and confidence.

If you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress, I highly recommend downloading Self-Talk+ for a 1 month trial! It’s simple, soothing, and genuinely effective.
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Glitchy and expensive

I love what this app offers. The self talk lessons and programs are great and effective. Paired with his book Neuroplasticity, this app becomes a great tool. However, for $20 A mOnTh I expect a better app experience. I save my programs and they delete within a week. My favorites don’t stay saved. The only way to listen to parts from different self talk programs is to create a playlist. This is convenient until the whole playlist deletes after days.
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Charge!

Charged my card after I canceled!

Tried to cancel

I tried to cancel but all of my log in attempts failed and I attempts to use the password reset tool said there was no account associated with the email addresses, however my bank has been being charged $19.99 a month for the last few years so the finances say otherwise. There is o way to contact them as far as I can tell so I'm posting this review in hopes someone from the company can contact me to resolve this.
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Keeps your mind positive!

I have always been a big believer in the Power of a Positive Attitude. Many of the other programs I’ve seen just don’t “stick.” Self-Talk Plus+ is different. Even if you’re doing something else, you can just play your choice of program with headphones and you’ll notice you feel better and have better relationships! There’s too much negativity in the world. Counter-balance it with your own personalized Self Talk program. Just a few minutes a day can give you a brighter outlook on life!
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Top Notch Team

I love the ease the app provides to get in my daily sessions of positive self talk. The world we are a part in is very fear driven with so much negativity. This helps me to combat that on a daily basis and not get drug down into it. Every time I have reached out to support they have been very friendly and helpful in their quick support and responsiveness to answer all of my questions. Thank you!
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It really works!

I signed up for the 30 day free trial. And by the time the four weeks was over, I noticed a difference 100%. So I went ahead and signed up monthly because that’s how I Was in this program. Just give it a try for free for 30 days. Listen to it in the background, while you’re driving, while you’re cleaning, or while you’re scrolling on social media or doing anything I haven’t had any negative thoughts it’s amazing
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Mind shift

I listen to Self-Talk Plus every day. It has helped me tremendously with my mindset and values in all aspects of my life, from finances to weight loss. Self-talk has been my secret aid in priming my subconscious mind. I highly recommend it.

Dr Helmstetter’s writings

Years ago, when it came out, I read Shad’s book what to say when you talk to yourself
His brilliant insight of continual listening to recordings truly can create permanent change. He has helped me change my life.

Just TRY it

I can tell you how much it’s helped me personally, but maybe you’re someone who doesn’t care for anecdotal data. Please research the science behind positive self talk. Moreover, research the impact of negative self talk and negative feedback loops. Negativity causes brain damage over time.
I have benefited tremendously from this program. I wish I could buy an MP3 or digital copy for life. If you listen to this in the manner that’s recommended (passively in the background, at the same time every day) for 30 days, you will definitely notice a difference in your mood. I used this for 6 months, then decided I didn’t need it any more. Here I am a few months later, downloading it again. It helps. I have ADHD. My mind is very busy and doesn’t like to be silent. This program feeds me.
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Broken Subscription System – Be Careful When Cancelling

I recently decided to cancel my subscription to this app, thinking I could continue using the service until the end of my billing cycle. However, I was shocked to find that access to the platform was removed immediately—despite having paid for a full month just two days earlier.

This feels incredibly unfair and misleading. Most subscription services allow access until the end of the paid period, but this app cuts you off the moment you cancel. It raises serious concerns about transparency and whether this practice is even legal.

I strongly advise others to be cautious when managing their subscription here. Make sure you truly won’t need the service anymore before cancelling—because you won’t get what you’ve already paid for.
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I use this app daily.

Highly recommend for anyone who deals with negative self talk. I listen while doing tasks like dishes and laundry. This app has helped change my life for the better. I recommend listening with headphones!

Excellent content

I had been looking for something like this for a while and didn’t find anything useful. I read a book by the author and now am a firm believer in neuroplasticity

The content is amazing, 5 stars but the app itself could use some upgrades in terms of user experience.

Very powerful

Been listening to self talk on and off for 2+ years. When listening to it, my words and thinking tend to change without realizing it at times. Self talk is so powerful and i truly love and appreciate how there’s something for everything!

Very beneficial when used consistently

I have been listening to and reading Shad’s books for several years now and I truly love his approach ! The app has a wide array of topics to choose from , some very specific to the needs of the person - the only suggestion I have is maybe adding some light background music as sometimes that helps with concentration - overall , would definitely recommend !!
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Fantastic app and customer support

The books and works of Dr Helmstetter have gotten me through difficult times and the self talk app is no different - always on hand and easy to use. I have recommended Dr Helmstetter to several of my friends when they have needed help as the advice and programming is so accessible and direct. I must also commend the customer support who immediately assisted with a billing issue and went above and beyond to reach a satisfactory conclusion. A real class act all round.
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Worth every penny. Very responsive customer support

Worth every penny - use it to get the value! Very responsive customer support.

App frozen on logo page

I had been using this app daily for about a week and now the app randomly will not load. It opens to just a white background with the logo and does absolutely nothing. I have restarted my phone and also uninstalled and reinstalled the app and neither has fixed the issue.
I cannot find anywhere to login online either so I can manage my subscription. I won’t pay to use apps that decide to stop working.
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Unable to login

Just like the reviews from others, I logged out and unable to login. Have reset my password several times and it is the correct password because when I put the wrong password it says password invalid. When I use the correct password there is no response. You can’t cancel your subscription if you can’t login. Have contacted support but no response either.
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