Comparison

USBC vs SELF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

USBC

Securely manage your digital assets and personal identification with this non-custodial wallet. Encrypt and store your IDs directly on your device for easy and safe access. Communicate securely with contacts using an end-to-end encrypted chat system.

Highlights
  • Non-custodial digital wallet
  • Encrypted ID storage
  • End-to-end encrypted chat
  • High security and privacy
  • Identity standards compliant
Features
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Manage your secure digital wallet with the USBC application. This non-custodial wallet offers the highest level of security and privacy, keeping your information encrypted and at your fingertips. Always be prepared with your most important IDs encrypted and directly on your device. Built on the latest identity standards and encryption technology, we make using your IDs easier and safer whether you’re online or in person. The USBC application also features an end-to-end encrypted chat system for secure communication with your contacts.

About

SELF

Manage your digital identity and data securely and privately. Create multiple profiles, control access, and log in to apps and websites without passwords. Your identity, on your terms.

Highlights
  • Organize digital life
  • Own and manage multiple profiles
  • Secure with biometrics or password
  • Control data sharing
  • Passwordless login
  • Connect with trusted identities
  • Use data across platforms
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The SELF App is your all-in-one identity wallet that gives you full control of your digital life. Built for security, privacy, and simplicity, the SELF App empowers everyone to manage their identity and data on their terms. With the SELF App, you can: Organize your digital life: Manage all your identities and data in one easy-to-use app. Own your identity: Create and manage multiple profiles for different parts of your life — personal, professional, or anything in between. Your identity is yours, and you control who can access it. Stay secure: Protect your wallet with biometric security or a password, ensuring only you can access it. Keep your data private: Choose what data to share, and with whom. Forget passwords: Log in to apps and websites without the hassle of remembering passwords, securely and effortlessly. Connect with confidence: Decide which other identities to trust based on what they share with you and the rest of the network. Take your data anywhere: Use your data across any integrated application or platform, ensuring your identity stays yours, no matter where you choose to interact. Download the SELF App today and experience the freedom of being in control of your digital identity.

Screenshots

USBC3 screens
SELF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: USBC at 281 against SELF's 9. USBC also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for USBC against 4.6 for SELF. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USBC has 281 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of USBC's written reviews are positive against 50% of SELF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USBC ships an update fortnightly, SELF every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
USBC versus SELF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSBCSELF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (281 ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings281 — better9
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size524 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGlobal Id Framework Inc.Self ID Inc.

Customer experience

USBC

All ratings281 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral10.6%
Negative27.7%

SELF

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

USBC

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Cannot restore old account
  • Errors verifying identity
  • Gornverment ID fails (Vietnam)
  • Cannot access card, poor support
  • Won't work, error setting up global ID address
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  • Wallet Uphold could not be verified
  • Update forcing older devices out
  • Only for iOS 16 or above

Requested features

12 requests
  • Reset and clear old reviews
  • Add Universal Name recovery option
  • Merge old verified account with new system
  • Add Russian language
  • More detailed transaction history
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  • Allow users to choose Uphold alternative
  • Add Philippines to country list for Uphold
  • Add Philippines for residence verification
  • Make digital card number easily copyable
  • More partnerships for app usage
  • Add XRP staking
  • Smoother, livelier interface for crypto beginners

SELF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

USBC

No in-app purchases

None

SELF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USBC free?
USBC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SELF free?
SELF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USBC or SELF?
USBC is rated higher. USBC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while SELF averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do USBC or SELF have ads?
Neither USBC nor SELF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USBC or SELF?
USBC ships an update fortnightly, and SELF every 3 weeks. Most recently, USBC was updated on September 14, 2026 and SELF on July 30, 2026.

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