Self vs Beagle.Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Self
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.
- Set message expiration times
- Automatic message deletion
- Securely share secrets
- iMessage integration
- No account required
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Sometimes you don't want a message to remain visible in a conversation. With this app you control how long your message will be shown, and when it will disappear forever from all devices. It's perfect to share secrets or other sensitive information. The app integrates with iMessage so sharing a self-destructing message is as easy as sharing a normal message. No account needed. ----------------------- HOW TO USE THE APP To use the app, open an iMessage conversation and tap the App Store icon to show all iMessage apps. Tap the Self Destructing icon to get started. ------------ DELETE APP This is an iMessage app, so you must use iMessage to uninstall the app. Instructions can be found here: www.bit.do/del-app The instructions: 1. Open a conversation in iMessage 2. Tap the App Store icon to open the apps list 3. Swipe right to the end and press the "..." button 4. Find the app you want to delete 5. Swipe left on the app row and tap delete
Beagle.Chat
Connect with others in a decentralized metaverse. This real-time chat application utilizes Web3 technologies like peer-to-peer networks and smart contracts. Access is granted simply by signing with your private key, no traditional registration required.
- Real-time meeting and chat
- Web3 and blockchain integration
- Peer-to-peer networking
- Smart contract support
- ENS and DID compatibility
- No registration required
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Beagle is a real time meeting and chat application based on Web 3 technologies and infrastructure found and available in most blockchain projects such as peer to peer network, smart contract, ENS(Ethereum Name Serives). Beagle.chat will serve the blockchain community as a cross chain instant messaging platform. It is an real time communication system with most features founded in today's instant messenger. No registration is needed before use it, any one with a wallet address, ENS name or any DID can make use of it just by sign with the private key only belong to him. It will not be owned or controlled by any person or organization.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beagle.Chat at 100% against Self's 14%. Beagle.Chat 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 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beagle.Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.
Beagle.Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Self's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beagle.Chat's.
| Parameter | Self | Beagle.Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fanatic Development | DECENT NETWORK |
Customer experience
Self
Beagle.Chat
In-app purchases
Self
- Unlimited messages$0.99
Beagle.Chat
No in-app purchases









