# Self vs MSR Control

The clearest difference is rating: MSR Control at 3.5 against Self's 2.8. MSR Control also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 8). Self's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MSR Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MSR Control holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSR Control has 53 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Self's written reviews are positive against 11% of MSR Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Self | MSR Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-destructing-messages/id1475409586/reviews) | **[3.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msr-control-x6-bluetooth/id6483249260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanatic Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/488507501) | [TCool LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711330864) |

## 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 |


### MSR Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msr-control-x6-bluetooth/id6483249260)

Easily control magnetic stripe card reader/writers with your device. Read, write, erase, and copy data from magnetic stripe cards. Supports various models and brands, with data import/export capabilities.

**Highlights:** Read magnetic stripe card data, Write data to magnetic stripe cards, Copy card data, Erase tracks on cards, Import/export data files, Support for various card reader models

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly EasyMSR Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| EasyMSR - 1-year Membership | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Self free?

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

### Is MSR Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Self or MSR Control?

MSR Control is rated higher. Self averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while MSR Control averages 3.5 from 53 ratings.

### Do Self or MSR Control have ads?

Neither Self nor MSR Control 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.*