# Self-Talk Plus+ — user reviews > 125 indexed App Store user reviews of Self by Self-Talk+, rated 4.10/5 from 257 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-talk-plus-plus/id1562158353/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-talk-plus-plus/id1562158353.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 176 · 4★ 15 · 3★ 17 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 39 ## What do users think of Self? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Helps with positive mindset and self-esteem - 👍 Easy to use and integrate into daily routine - 👍 Effective for personal growth and development - 👍 Responsive and helpful customer support **Cons** - 🐛 Login and account access issues - 🐛 Subscription cancellation problems - 🔋 Concerns about high monthly cost - 🔇 Voice and audio quality could be improved **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes or freezes on launch - Unable to log in or access account - Subscription issues with billing and cancellation **Most requested features** - Add voice/speaker options - Implement progress tracking and analytics - Improve user experience and app stability ## Newest reviews (17 of 125) ### 2/5 — Amazing content. Poor technology. *2026-08-04* I absolutely love Dr. Helmstetter's work. I believe it's the most important work in the world--helping others acquire the mental tools they need to overcome poverty, depression, anxiety, self loathing and hatred, and then go out in the world and be happy and do something good. That being said, I'm really disappointed in this new app release. It's less functional and more glitchy than the previous app. Not a lot seems to be being done about getting it fixed. I believe this content and Dr. Hemstead's mission are important enough that I won't give up on building my own positive self talk, but I would appreciate it not being so difficult to work on that on a daily basis. ### 3/5 — Glitchy and expensive *2026-04-23, version 2.1.8* 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. ### 2/5 — Broken Subscription System – Be Careful When Cancelling *2025-06-09, version 2.1.7* 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. ### 4/5 — Excellent content *2025-04-09, version 2.1.7* 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. ### 4/5 — Very beneficial when used consistently *2025-02-19, version 2.1.7* 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 !! ### 5/5 — Fantastic app and customer support *2025-02-07, version 2.1.7* 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. ### 5/5 — Worth every penny. Very responsive customer support *2024-12-18, version 2.1.7* Worth every penny - use it to get the value! Very responsive customer support. ### 2/5 — Unable to login *2024-12-12, version 2.1.7* 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. ### 5/5 — Everyone will benefit *2024-12-09, version 2.1.7* This app was recommended to me by my fitness trainer and i absolutely love it! I play it when I’m cleaning, walking or driving. It has helped me change my thinking. The coaching is also very helpful in supporting you to achieve goals. I have used this app on and off for the past 3 years and will continue to use it. ### 5/5 — Good way to start your life at 5am *2024-11-27* Positive self-talk is an essential part of my morning routine, complemented by scripture passages from the Bible. I appreciate this practice because the narrator reinforces positive narratives that resonate with me. I have identified and reprogrammed many negative beliefs I once held about myself. I first discovered the concept of self-talk through an audiobook, which led me to purchase the recordings. I've noticed significant improvements in my self-esteem and the way I present myself. Thank you, positive self-talk, for transforming my mindset. ### 5/5 — Life-Changing and Easy to Use – A Must-Have for Personal Growth! *2024-11-11* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This app has been a game-changer for me! It’s helped me build discipline and experience real transformation in my life. I love how easy it is to listen to and the convenience of setting an alarm to fit it into my routine. The variety of topics keeps it fresh and engaging, so I always find something that resonates with what I need at the moment. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their mindset and daily habits! ### 5/5 — One of the most powerful ways to program the mind *2024-11-05* When I first tried this app I really didn't like it and all sorts of resistance came up for me. I even wrote an email of complaint to the customer service! But then something told me to experiment with a daily committment for a week and see what happens, and after a few days in, I was totally hooked! I told my sister that I feel like Shel's voice is the voice of a reasonable father we never had; teaching and training us in how to be functional, successful adults. Now, I am several months into this daily committment and am observing myself picking up healthy habits, ditching the toxic behaviours, and programming the power of my subconscious to work FOR me, not AGAINST me - all thanks to this powerful and humble little app that keeps me on track every day. I am so grateful for this magical mind hack! You will not regret doing yourself this service ;) ### 5/5 — Great app for positive reconditioning *2024-10-31* I just started using this program to reprogram my brain for positive self talk and already, within 15 minutes of using I can feel the value. My body and mind feels like it’s taking a breath and thankful that I am pouring positivity into it. This app is an easy way to do that and you can do it passively or actively and still rep the benefits. The voices are consistent and soothing and the reprogramming language is consistent with high vibration and positive living, acceptance, and truth and alignment within oneself. I’m grateful for this app on my journey of life. If you struggle with negative thoughts, definitely give this a try. If you feel yourself disagreeing with the positive self talk, that means keep going it’s working and your letting those negative thoughts and limiting beliefs surface and be released. I believe in the power of positive self talk to completely change my outlook and thus my life, and this app provides avenue to get there. ### 5/5 — Food for thought *2024-10-23, version 2.1.7* Listening the Self-Talk regularly on my way to work. It’s improving my self-confidence and self-esteem, I am noticing. Very effective tool to keep myself in the right track mentally, resulting in my overall effectiveness. ### 4/5 — Shaping Up *2024-10-14, version 2.1.7* I try to be as realistic as I can about things, and I believed decades of thinking a certain way can’t be easily changed. Could it? I thought Self Talk Plus+ might be worth a try. I have been listening to Self Talk Plus for some time now, and it honestly lifts my spirits. I listen on a daily basis and feel things are really shaping up, I have a better attitude thanks to Self Talk Plus+. I would recommend it to everyone. ### 4/5 — Pretty good although not as good as advertised *2024-10-14, version 2.1.7* I’ve been using the app for three months. I started using it after reading one of Shad’s books. I think it has been helping and I’ve seen positive improvement, but it’s taken me longer than 3-4 weeks to see change as advertised. It’s taking more like 3-4 months. And the change hasn’t been amazing for me, more subtle. With that said, small and subtle change over time is powerful so I’m sticking with it and just signed up for another year. ### 5/5 — Therapist Noticed Change *2024-10-10* After using the SelfTalk+ app for three days I felt a change in my day-to-day perspective. I didn’t tell anyone I was doing the practice or anything about it. I wanted to see if anyone noticed a change in me. I listened at night when I couldn’t sleep, and at least once during the day. After the one month free trial, happily bewildered my therapist said, “There’s been a shift in you since I saw you two weeks ago. You’re different.” She thought I had started a more intensive therapy modality from another therapist. I hadn’t. I had only begun reprogramming my brain with SelfTalk+ strictly as an experiment. Suffice it to say, I’ve bought the yearly subscription. I’m in! It’s go time. It works, folks. It helps you connect the dots to free yourself from things that felt like impenetrable walls before. I’m doing positive things for myself I used to avoid like the plague because I was terrified. Sometimes I wonder where the scared me went. Very grateful for the help. Terrifically attentive customer service as well! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Charge! *2026-04-16, version 2.1.8* Charged my card after I canceled! ### 1/5 — Tried to cancel *2026-03-22, version 2.1.8* 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. ### 1/5 — App frozen on logo page *2024-12-12, version 2.1.7* 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. ### 1/5 — Great when it works… Frustrating when it doesn’t *2024-08-15* When the app works its amazing! But if you get logged out you have spam the help support to death or write a "eye catching”(read nasty) review to get back in! But by then your momentum reduced and it seems hard to get back on a great streak. I have cancelled my subscription TWICE over this matter because it feels disrespectful when I do my part by paying on time yet service is not delivered as promised. I would even pay more monthly if this app worked as it should. Its the app I hate to love. With all that said I would run back with open arms when the login in issue is fixed OR the support time gets faster with helping me back in when the log out glitch happens. Looking forward to the refinement of an app thats right on the edge of greatness! ### 1/5 — App won’t work *2024-07-13, version 2.1.3* Try to open it and everything was all crunched together. It won’t let me get past the last page to start. This is not a good first impression. Fix your stuff.. disappointing ### 1/5 — Charges after cancelled - 0 stars *2024-06-02, version 2.0.12* Be careful - this app charges your cc after you have cancelled within the free trial period. ### 1/5 — Your affirmations *2024-04-18, version 2.0.12* Cancel subscription ### 1/5 — Cancelled charged *2024-01-02, version 2.0.11* I cancelled this during the free trial writ a message to the email listed still charged I never had access my email was wrong could never confirm In response to comment I did contact support and have done it again! And no you didn’t respond to this review in the time you said very misleading statement! Yall don’t answer or respond to emails like you claim you never respinded to me except here with a misleading statement I want my money back !!!! I’ve never even had access ### 1/5 — Can’t trust it *2023-12-28, version 2.0.11* Why does it have us pay outside of the app?? It makes me not trust it because of all these comments I’m seeing about not being able to cancel subscription, no tech support, and the app being faulty. If you all allow payment through the app I’ll try it otherwise I’m playing it safe like it’s a scam ### 1/5 — It’s a scam *2023-12-20, version 2.0.11* Don’t do it! There’s a free trial but good luck cancelling - once I set my account up, I stopped being able to log in to my account which means it’s impossible to cancel the $20/month charge. I was worried about this when I signed up and behind the prophecy had come true. Now when I attempt to reset my password with the company so I can sign in and cancel my subscription I just get a repeated error message that the system “doesn’t recognize” my email address. Save yourself a headache and don’t get it. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The BEST kept secret! *2026-07-02* 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”!😃👍🏽🙏🏾🙌🏾👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 ### 5/5 — Reduces Stress + Anxiety! *2026-05-12* 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. ### 5/5 — Keeps your mind positive! *2025-12-22* 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! ### 5/5 — Top Notch Team *2025-11-29, version 2.1.8* 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! ### 5/5 — It really works! *2025-11-17* 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 ### 5/5 — Mind shift *2025-08-16, version 2.1.7* 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. ### 5/5 — Dr Helmstetter’s writings *2025-08-02, version 2.1.7* 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. ### 5/5 — Just TRY it *2025-08-01* 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. ### 5/5 — I use this app daily. *2025-05-03, version 2.1.7* 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! ### 5/5 — Very powerful *2025-03-28, version 2.1.7* 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! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-14.*