# Xessages vs Self

The clearest difference is rating: Xessages at 3.6 against Self's 2.8. Xessages also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 14%). Self's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xessages sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Xessages holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Xessages's written reviews are positive against 14% of Self's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xessages | Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xessages/id1154245080/reviews)** | [2.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-destructing-messages/id1475409586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mansa Me Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/573811820) | [Fanatic Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/488507501) |

## What reviewers say

### Xessages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xessages/id1154245080)

This app allows you to send private text and photo messages that automatically self-destruct after a set time. Nothing is stored or saved, ensuring your conversations remain confidential. Enjoy secure and ephemeral communication.

**Highlights:** Self-destructing messages, Send photos and text, No storage or saving, Private chat, Ephemeral communication

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pictures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Read Authentication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Write Authentication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Destruction Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| Time Validation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited One Time Pad Codes | $9.99 | one-time |


### Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-destructing-messages/id1475409586)

Send messages that automatically disappear after a set time. Control message visibility and ensure sensitive information is deleted permanently from all devices. Integrates seamlessly with iMessage for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Set message expiration times, Automatic message deletion, Securely share secrets, iMessage integration, No account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited messages | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xessages free?

Xessages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Self free?

Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Xessages or Self?

Xessages is rated higher. Xessages averages 3.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Self averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Xessages or Self have ads?

Neither Xessages nor Self shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*