Comparison

Self vs SpyTracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Set message expiration times
  • Automatic message deletion
  • Securely share secrets
  • iMessage integration
  • No account required
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan all connected devices
  • Best WiFi channel recommendation
  • Copy MAC addresses
  • Test phone ping
  • Detect nearby WiFi
Features
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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

Screenshots

Self4 screens
SpyTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Self versus SpyTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfSpyTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (7 ratings)4.5 (808 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews19.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7808 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFanatic Development晶晶 饶

Customer experience

Self

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

SpyTracker

All ratings808 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative76.9%

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

1 purchases

Self

One-time1
  • Unlimited messages$0.99
2 purchases

SpyTracker

Subscriptions2
  • SpyPoint Premium Week$7.997 Days
  • WiFi Assist Premium$8.991 Month

Questions

Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpyTracker free?
SpyTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Self or SpyTracker?
SpyTracker is rated higher. Self averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SpyTracker averages 4.5 from 808 ratings.
Do Self or SpyTracker have ads?
Neither Self nor SpyTracker shows ads.

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