Comparison

Selfpause vs Bomi

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

Head to head
About

Selfpause

This AI-powered life coach offers personalized support through conversations and a vast library of affirmations. It helps users identify challenges, overcome self-doubt, and cultivate a positive mindset with customizable features and daily reminders.

Highlights
  • AI life coach chat
  • Hundreds of affirmation tracks
  • Personalized coaching and suggestions
  • Customizable background music
  • Daily affirmation notifications
  • Self-recording affirmations
  • Mindset quiz
Features
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Selfpause is the affirmations app that lets you record affirmations in your own voice — the most personal, proven way to change how you talk to yourself. Layer your words over calming soundscapes and listen on repeat. RECORD IN YOUR OWN VOICE Your brain responds most powerfully to your own voice. Write an affirmation, record it, add background sound, and listen anywhere. It's the feature our community loves most — and few other apps offer it. 1,000+ GUIDED AFFIRMATIONS Confidence. Sleep. Money. Calm. Self-love. Focus. Browse a deep library across every area of life, with new sessions added regularly. CALMING SOUNDSCAPES Rain, ocean, forest, white noise, and gentle music. Layer them under your affirmations to set the perfect tone. SMART DAILY REMINDERS Get the right affirmation at the right moment, so practice becomes a habit that actually sticks. YOUR AI COACH Talk through what's on your mind, spot negative self-talk patterns, and get personalized affirmations built around your goals. SLEEP & MORNING ROUTINES Start the day grounded and drift off reinforced. Short, five-minute sessions fit even the busiest schedule. TRUSTED SINCE 2020 Before the wave of AI affirmation apps, there was Selfpause — six years, hundreds of five-star reviews, and one idea: your own voice is the most powerful way to rewire your mind. Download Selfpause and start speaking life over yourself today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bomi

Features
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BOMI Challenge is your ultimate companion for health, fitness, and lifestyle transformation. Track your goals, complete daily challenges, and stay motivated with a vibrant community.

Screenshots

Selfpause4 screens
Bomi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bomi at none against Selfpause's 7. Bomi also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Selfpause's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Selfpause sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Bomi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Selfpause ships an update every 3 weeks, Bomi every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Selfpause versus Bomi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfpauseBomi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (338 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings338 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSELFPAUSE LLCJoshua Dray

Bugs and requests

Selfpause

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login/account issues
  • Recorded affirmations not working
  • Notifications/reminders not functioning
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add sleep timer option
  • Ability to queue/schedule affirmations
  • Improved looping/background playback
  • More customization options for recordings
  • Share affirmations with friends/community

Bomi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Selfpause

Subscriptions7
  • $6.49 Monthly7 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • $14.49 Monthly3 Days trial$14.491 Month
  • $29.99 Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • $34.99 Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • $47.99 Annual ($3.99/month)14 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • $59.99 Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • $17.99 First Year1 Year trial$59.991 Year
None

Bomi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Selfpause free?
Selfpause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bomi free?
Bomi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Selfpause or Bomi have ads?
Neither Selfpause nor Bomi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Selfpause or Bomi?
Selfpause ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bomi every 4 months. Most recently, Selfpause was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bomi on October 30, 2026.

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