# Self vs Beagle.Chat

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Self | Beagle.Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-destructing-messages/id1475409586/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaglechat/id1597429120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanatic Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/488507501) | [DECENT NETWORK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815442154) |

## 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 |


### Beagle.Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaglechat/id1597429120)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time meeting and chat, Web3 and blockchain integration, Peer-to-peer networking, Smart contract support, ENS and DID compatibility, No registration required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Self free?

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

### Is Beagle.Chat free?

Beagle.Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Self or Beagle.Chat?

Beagle.Chat is rated higher. Self averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Beagle.Chat averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Self or Beagle.Chat have ads?

Neither Self nor Beagle.Chat 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.*