Self vs Protection 360 HomeTech
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
Protection 360 HomeTech
Manage your home tech protection plan, access live tech support, and view your benefits. Easily file claims, track repairs, and get device-specific tips. Exclusively for Protection 360 HomeTech plan users.
- View coverage details
- Inventory home tech
- File claims
- Track repair status
- 24/7 live tech support
- Device tips and tricks
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Protection 360™ HomeTech lets you manage your protection plan, access live tech support and view your benefits for your covered home tech (smartphones excluded*). With this easy-to-use app, you can get the most out of your plan, including: * View your coverage details * Add and keep inventory of the tech you want to cover in your home * Step-by-step process to help you file a claim * Status updates on your repair or replacement * 24/7 access to a live tech pro via call or chat to help you set up, connect, and troubleshoot your home electronics * Access to thousands of device-specific tips and tricks This app is exclusively available for users with the Protection 360 HomeTech protection plan with T-Mobile.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Protection 360 HomeTech at 3.8 against Self's 2.8. Protection 360 HomeTech also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (96 vs 8). Self's advantage is review sentiment (14% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. Protection 360 HomeTech asks for nothing beyond the download.
Protection 360 HomeTech holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protection 360 HomeTech has 96 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 0% of Protection 360 HomeTech's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Self | Protection 360 HomeTech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (8 ratings) | 3.8 (96 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 96 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fanatic Development | T-Mobile |
Customer experience
Self
Protection 360 HomeTech
In-app purchases
Self
- Unlimited messages$0.99
Protection 360 HomeTech
No in-app purchases
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