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The Self Compassion App

The Self Compassion App

Self Care Therapy & Health

240 ratings
135 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 10, 2021
  • October 17, 2025

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This app offers scientifically-validated practices from Compassion Focused Therapy to help users feel happier, calmer, and more connected. It provides over 50 tools, including guided meditations, breathing exercises, and journaling prompts, to manage stress, anxiety, and self-criticism.

✓Compassion Focused Therapy practices
✓Guided meditations and mindfulness audio
✓Breathing tools for present moment awareness
✓Journaling for positivity habits
✓Reflective exercises for difficult emotions
✓Progress tracking surveys
✓Sleep stories and yoga videos
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of The Self Compassion App. Based on 240 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this Health & Fitness app.

Positive things

  • 👍Helpful self-help app
  • 🚀Great variety of tools and resources
  • 💡Excellent for developing self-compassion
  • 🤗Calming and supportive voices
  • 📚Informative and well-structured content
  • 🌟Transformative and life-changing
  • 🧘‍♀️Effective mindfulness and meditation practices

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive subscription cost
  • 🔍Overwhelming amount of features
  • 🔁Difficulty canceling subscription
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What's New in The Self Compassion App

1.26

October 17, 2025

The Self-Compassion app gives you tried and tested guided tools by experts Chris Irons and Elaine Beaumont, helping you cultivate your compassionate mind. Have immediate support, step-by-step, with a full interactive toolkit. This update brings bug fixes and performance improvements to create an even better first-use experience.

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Subscription plans

Self-Compassion Premium

Access to the complete course and all tools.

$56.991 Year
7 Days trial
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Good app - BUT no response if query

This is a good app. I find that the interactive elements really help because they make me think and reflect. The Nudge is such a good idea too. I also like the fact that I can either read or listen to an exercise as suits your circumstances. The only suggestion I would make is that I sometimes get a message on my screen but then, when I click on it, it disappears. If I remember, I take a screenshot but it is sometimes evident that the message is not complete and I can't see the rest of it because it disappears when I click on it. A minor point, but perhaps a section for messages sent to us would be worth considering?

Update: I have knocked off a star because, although the app says we can edit or keep adding to our Compassionate Kitbag, there is no way to do this in the app. I have twice sent an email to ask how to do this but, apart from an auto-response saying that someone will get back to me in 24-48 hours, they don't. Disappointing.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and kind words. We're delighted you're enjoying the interactive features and nudges. We also really appreciate your suggestion about messages disappearing and having a message history—it’s valuable feedback, and we'll be sure to share it with our team as we continue improving the app.

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Great app for someone cultivating kindness towards themselves. It’s helping me be better about that and I recommend it.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We're delighted to hear the app is helping you cultivate greater kindness towards yourself. Wishing you continued growth on your self-compassion journey.

Well designed

Using this app has helped me over the past few weeks. I find the lessons well informed and grounded in theory and I appreciate how the app builds upon itself. I am surprised by the insights it has provided to me thus far. It complements what I am working on with my therapist. Thank you for making such a well conceived tool for personal reflection and growth.
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Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so pleased the app is supporting the work you're doing with your therapist and helping you gain meaningful insights. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and we wish you all the best on your self-compassion journey.

Brilliant app

This is such a good app. I find that the interactive elements really help because they make me think and reflect. The Nudge is such a good idea too. I also like the fact that I can either read or listen to an exercise as suits your circumstances. The only suggestion I would make is that I sometimes get a message on my screen but then, when I click on it, it disappears. If I remember, I take a screenshot but it is sometimes evident that the message is not complete and I can't see the rest of it because it disappears when I click on it. A minor point, but perhaps a section for messages sent to us would be worth considering?
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Why?

A lot of people turn to these types of things to help them get understanding or to just help them in general. And when the app says oh we’re here to help but you have to pay for it? Really? What’s the point, you might as well just make people submit their insurance information! This is BS!
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Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear you were disappointed by your experience. We understand that cost can be a barrier, and we genuinely appreciate your perspective. We'd love the opportunity to help, so please get in touch with us at feedback@illumeapps.com and our team will be happy to assist you.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Abrupt ending of audio sessions

Bug

Occasional issues with sound and connectivity

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Requested Features

3 requests

Quarterly payment plan option

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Improved synchronization across devices

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Simpler version with fewer features

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FAQ

What does The Self Compassion App do?

The Self Compassion App provides scientifically-validated practices from Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to help users feel happier, calmer, and more connected. It offers over 50 tools designed to manage stress, anxiety, self-criticism, and improve overall wellbeing.

What are the key features of The Self Compassion App?

Key features include guided meditations, mindfulness audio guides, visual breathing tools, sleep stories, journaling prompts, reflective exercises for managing difficult emotions, and surveys to measure progress. It also offers HIIT and yoga videos.

How much does The Self Compassion App cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means you can access basic features for free, with the option to buy additional content or features.

Who developed The Self Compassion App?

The app was developed with guidance from Drs. Chris Irons and Elaine Beaumont, who are leading authorities on self-compassion and Compassion Focused Therapy. They have extensive experience as therapists and have helped many individuals.

What kind of results can I expect from using The Self Compassion App?

Participants in a nationwide study using the app showed significant reductions in stress, anxiety, and self-criticism, along with increases in wellbeing. Users can expect to feel calmer, more grounded, kinder to themselves, and better equipped to handle life's challenges.