# Self vs Unity Box

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unity Box at 100% against Self's 14%. Unity Box also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Self's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unity Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

Unity Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Self's written reviews are positive against 100% of Unity Box's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Self | Unity Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-destructing-messages/id1475409586/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unity-box/id1591091300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanatic Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/488507501) | [Stewart Holzkenner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591091302) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Unity Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unity-box/id1591091300)

This app allows users to easily donate small amounts of money to charities digitally. It encourages consistent giving through streaks and badges, and tracks your impact alongside a global community of givers. Donations can be sent via Cash App or Venmo.

**Highlights:** Digital coin donations, Charity streaks and badges, Global community of givers, Donations to chosen charities, Track donation history, Support for Cash App and Venmo

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Self free?

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

### Is Unity Box free?

Unity Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Self or Unity Box?

Unity Box is rated higher. Self averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Unity Box averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Self or Unity Box have ads?

Neither Self nor Unity Box 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.*