# #SelfLove vs Spiral Up Lite

#SelfLove and Spiral Up Lite both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Spiral Up Lite's written reviews are positive against 39% of #SelfLove's. Spiral Up Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). #SelfLove's advantage is ratings volume (694 vs 20). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. #SelfLove sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Spiral Up Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for #SelfLove against 4.8 for Spiral Up Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: #SelfLove has 694 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of #SelfLove's written reviews are positive against 83% of Spiral Up Lite's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | #SelfLove | Spiral Up Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (694 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selflove-build-confidence/id1300107718/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiral-up-lite/id1631613402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **694** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ggtude Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/409784607) | [Institute for Health Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/499811135) |

## What reviewers say

### #SelfLove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selflove-build-confidence/id1300107718)

Boost your confidence and overcome low self-esteem with research-backed methods based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This app helps you identify and reframe negative self-talk through quick daily exercises, fostering mental resilience and improved well-being.

**Highlights:** Research-backed CBT methods, Daily 3-minute training sessions, Identify and reframe negative self-talk, Build mental resilience, Improve body image and confidence, Science-backed helpful thinking exercises

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan+ | $11.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Plan+ | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Promotion Annual Plan+ | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan+ | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Helps manage intrusive thoughts and OCD symptoms
- 💭 Reframes negative mindsets and thought patterns
- ✨ Promotes positive thinking and mood improvement
- 🎯 Simple yet effective concept
- 👍 User-friendly swiping interaction mechanism

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes when typing 'I' or 'I'm'
- 🐛 Frequent loading and crashing issues
- 💰 Deceptive pricing model - hidden subscription costs
- 💳 Unexpected charges despite free trial promises
- 🔄 Repetitive content and exercises

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when typing 'I' or 'I'm'
- App fails to load on initial launch
- Persistent loading screen ('Fetching Data') prevents progress
- App crashes during use
- Progress not saved after reinstallation

**Requested features**

- More variation and mixed exercises daily
- Additional mood tracking options (empty, numb, etc.)
- Option to disable fake typing animations
- Back button for mood evaluation corrections
- Middle ground rating option ('sometimes') for questionnaires


### Spiral Up Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiral-up-lite/id1631613402)

This app helps you break cycles of stress and anxiety by understanding your reactions to past traumas. It uses simple, brain-savvy questions to activate your brain's natural ability to clear toxic stress and improve emotional well-being.

**Highlights:** Stress and anxiety reduction, Understand emotional reactions, Break negative cycles, Brain-savvy questioning technique, Quick daily use (1-3 minutes), Developed by a health psychologist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is #SelfLove free?

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

### Is Spiral Up Lite free?

Spiral Up Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, #SelfLove or Spiral Up Lite?

Spiral Up Lite is rated higher. #SelfLove averages 4.7 out of 5 from 694 ratings, while Spiral Up Lite averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do #SelfLove or Spiral Up Lite have ads?

#SelfLove shows ads; Spiral Up Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, #SelfLove or Spiral Up Lite?

#SelfLove ships an update every 2 months, and Spiral Up Lite every 2 months. Most recently, #SelfLove was updated on October 29, 2026 and Spiral Up Lite on October 24, 2026.

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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.*