# Ultiself | Self vs Sober

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ultiself | Self at freemium against Sober's subscription. Ultiself | Self also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 1.3K). Sober's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (84% vs 69%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultiself | Self sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Sober sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sober holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Ultiself | Self's written reviews are positive against 84% of Sober's.

Ultiself | Self ships an update weekly, Sober every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultiself | Self | Sober |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultiself-self-improvement/id1476563238/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-quit-drinking-hypnosis/id6473517059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 312 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ultiself Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476563237) | [Team Penguin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322113258) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultiself | Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultiself-self-improvement/id1476563238)

This app uses AI and science-backed methods to help you build optimal daily routines for self-improvement. It analyzes your habits and provides personalized recommendations to boost confidence, focus, and productivity.

**Highlights:** AI-powered habit analysis, Personalized routine creation, Science-backed habit library, Expert-designed routines, Daily habit tracking, Motivation and stats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Become VIP Membership | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Ultiself OS1 Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Ultiself OS2 Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Become VIP Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Ultiself Yearly DownSell | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| Ultiself OS1 Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Project 120 | $23.49 | per 3 months |
| Ultiself Year with 7 day trial | $26.99 | per year |
| Onboarding Special Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Ultiself Regular Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Subscription | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 month | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Onboarding | $44.99 | per year |
| Onboarding Sales Screen | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $46.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $69.99 | per year |
| Onboarding Sales | $89.99 | per year |
| Sleep Mastery Program | $18.49 | one-time |
| Upgrade Your Life From | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ultiself Life Time Biohacking | $29.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Your Life | $29.99 | one-time |
| Focus Better. Perform Stronger | $32.49 | one-time |
| Break the Pattern. Keep the Power. | $34.49 | one-time |
| Channel Your Addiction Anti Vape | $34.49 | one-time |
| Vape-free roadmap | $34.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient habit tracking
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- 🚀 Gamified experience keeps self-improvement fun
- 👍 Helps establish consistent routines

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model with hidden costs
- 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
- 🔒 Unauthorized charges
- 👎 Lack of customer support and unresponsive to refund requests

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during use
- Habit tracking data not saving properly
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize daily activities on a calendar view
- More language support for non-English users
- Improved sleep and health tracking integration
- Apple Watch app or complications
- Better habit management (e.g., ability to quit habits)


### Sober

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-quit-drinking-hypnosis/id6473517059)

This program uses hypnosis to help you quit drinking and achieve lasting sobriety. It aims to transform your beliefs about alcohol, leading to improved health, focus, and overall well-being. Experience a happier, healthier, alcohol-free life.

**Highlights:** Quit drinking hypnosis program, Break free from alcohol addiction, Reclaim health and energy, Improve focus and decision-making, Transform beliefs about drinking, Hypnotic sessions for addiction

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly $9.99, 3-day free | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly $19.99 | $19.99 | per month |
| Lifetime $79.99 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very relaxing
- 🚀 Effective from the first session
- 💡 Powerful hypnosis experience
- 👍 Soothing and melodic voice
- 👍 Great for sleep and sobriety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Audio issues on some devices
- ⚠️ Unclear trial period

**Reported bugs**

- Audio playback not working
- Incorrect information about trial length

**Requested features**

- More free sessions
- Improved onboarding and guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultiself | Self free?

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

### Is Sober free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ultiself | Self or Sober?

Sober is rated higher. Ultiself | Self averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Sober averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Ultiself | Self or Sober have ads?

Neither Ultiself | Self nor Sober shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ultiself | Self or Sober?

Ultiself | Self ships an update weekly, and Sober every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ultiself | Self was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sober on October 25, 2026.

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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.*