# ACT iCoach vs Practice Self

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ACT iCoach at 86% against Practice Self's 33%. ACT iCoach also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (185 vs 17). Practice Self's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ACT iCoach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Practice Self sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ACT iCoach holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ACT iCoach has 185 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of ACT iCoach's written reviews are positive against 33% of Practice Self's.

ACT iCoach ships an update every 4 weeks, Practice Self weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ACT iCoach | Practice Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-icoach/id1449444733/reviews)** | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-self-compassion/id1608258108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 66 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Resiliens Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295868545) | [Interconnected Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576175693) |

## What reviewers say

### ACT iCoach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-icoach/id1449444733)

Learn and practice Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) skills through video lessons, animations, and interactive tools. Track your mood, journal your thoughts, and monitor progress with analytics. Share data with your therapist for real-time engagement and motivation.

**Highlights:** Video lessons and animations, Mood and emotion tracking, Journaling and ACT measures, Progress summaries and analytics, Therapist sharing, Over 100 exercises, 1000+ meditations

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Six Month Subscription | $49.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 📊 Excellent tracking and analytics tools
- 🎓 Comprehensive ACT lessons and educational content
- 🧘 Helpful guided meditations and exercises
- 👥 Ability to share data with therapists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($10/month or $50/6 months)
- 🔒 Limited free functionality without premium
- 🐛 App freezes after entries or assessments
- 🐛 Crashes and connection failures
- ❌ Poor onboarding and unclear instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes after every entry or assessment
- Failed to connect to store error
- Login page resets during account creation
- Account existence conflicts (user exists/does not exist)
- Intermittent crashes and connection issues

**Requested features**

- Offline functionality
- Goals section in addition to journal
- Better onboarding tutorial ("ACT & This App 101")
- Clearer password requirements during signup
- Clinician subscription bundling options


### Practice Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-self-compassion/id1608258108)

This app offers guided practices, meditations, and live sessions to cultivate self-compassion, reduce stress, and build emotional resilience. It provides tools for mindful living and stronger connections, suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations and mindfulness exercises, Visualization techniques for self-compassion, Live sessions with certified teachers, Expert-led content library, Quick breathwork exercises, Community connection features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ACT iCoach free?

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

### Is Practice Self free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ACT iCoach or Practice Self?

ACT iCoach is rated higher. ACT iCoach averages 4.6 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Practice Self averages 4.2 from 17 ratings.

### Do ACT iCoach or Practice Self have ads?

Neither ACT iCoach nor Practice Self shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ACT iCoach or Practice Self?

ACT iCoach ships an update every 4 weeks, and Practice Self weekly. Most recently, ACT iCoach was updated on September 22, 2026 and Practice Self on August 5, 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.*