Comparison

Self vs Delete Messages on Messenger

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

Delete Messages on Messenger

Effortlessly manage your Facebook Messenger conversations. Delete multiple chats at once and export entire conversations as HTML files for backup or easy viewing. Includes bonus tools for managing tagged photos and social media interactions.

Highlights
  • Delete multiple conversations
  • Export chats as HTML
  • Export tagged photos
  • Bulk unfollow
  • Story/Reel exporter
Features
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Delete Messages on Messenger– Take Control of Your Facebook Messenger Chats! Tired of a cluttered inbox? Delete Messages on Messenger gives you the power to clean up and organize your Messenger conversations effortlessly! Key Features: - Delete multiple conversations from Facebook by one click. - Download & Save – Export entire chats from Facebook as HTML files for easy viewing or backup. Perfect for those who want to manage old chats, reduce clutter, or back up important messages. Bonus Tool: - Tagged Photo Exporter Export all Facebook photos that you are tagged in. - Follow Manager: unfollow in bulk - Boom comment to your friend's post - Boom reaction to your friend's post - Boom reaction to stories - Story/Highlight story Explorer - Reel exporter NOTES: - A Facebook account is required to use the app. - This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Facebook Inc. - Read our terms of service at https://cheryl1511.github.io/messenger_tos - Read our privacy policy at https://cheryl1511.github.io/messenger_tool_privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Self4 screens
Delete Messages on Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Self at 2.8 against Delete Messages on Messenger's 2.3. Self also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 Delete Messages on Messenger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Self holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Self's written reviews are positive against 13% of Delete Messages on Messenger's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Self versus Delete Messages on Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfDelete Messages on Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (8 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB15 MB
Age rating4++17
DeveloperFanatic DevelopmentBinh Do

Customer experience

Self

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

Delete Messages on Messenger

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Self

One-time1
  • Unlimited messages$0.99
4 purchases

Delete Messages on Messenger

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$22.99

Questions

Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Delete Messages on Messenger free?
Delete Messages on Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Self or Delete Messages on Messenger?
Self is rated higher. Self averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Delete Messages on Messenger averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Self or Delete Messages on Messenger have ads?
Neither Self nor Delete Messages on Messenger shows ads.

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