Self vs SpyTracker
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
SpyTracker
Optimize your WiFi by finding the best channel and location for your router. Detect all devices connected to your network and identify nearby WiFi signals. Test your phone's ping and troubleshoot network issues for improved performance.
- Scan all connected devices
- Best WiFi channel recommendation
- Copy MAC addresses
- Test phone ping
- Detect nearby WiFi
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Have you also encountered a high Ping when playing games? SpyTracker recommends the best channel and place for your router, get the best out of your WiFi! SpyTracker will helps you test your Ping! SpyTracker gives the most important information about your network, shows all connected devices and any WiFi around you! SpyTracker gives you the most useful optimization information to help decrease interference! Helps to quickly detecting any computer network problems, ip address detection and boosting network performance. Features: - Scan all devices on your network - Best channel recommendation - Copy MAC address - Check your Phone's Ping You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription to get Pro Access. Good to know: The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period depend on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, half-annual or annual) unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Next subscriptions available: • 1-month subscription - Monthly Pro Access – from US$ 8.99 - Price may change depending on your country Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/wifi-assistpop/home Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/wifi-assisttou/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SpyTracker at 4.5 against Self's 3.0. SpyTracker also leads on ratings volume (808 vs 7). Self's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 and SpyTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SpyTracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpyTracker has 808 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Self's written reviews are positive against 19% of SpyTracker's.
| Parameter | Self | SpyTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) | 4.5 (808 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 19.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 808 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fanatic Development | 晶晶 饶 |
Customer experience
Self
SpyTracker
Bugs and requests
Self
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SpyTracker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription issues
- Tracking failures
- Compatibility problems
Requested features
4 requests- Detailed device information
- Ability to identify device owners
- Improved free version functionality
- Better customer support
In-app purchases
Self
- Unlimited messages$0.99
SpyTracker
- SpyPoint Premium Week$7.997 Days
- WiFi Assist Premium$8.991 Month









