# Activations vs Higher Self

The clearest difference is ads: Higher Self at none against Activations's shown. Higher Self also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Activations's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 41) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Activations sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Higher Self sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Activations against 4.8 for Higher Self. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Activations has 4.3K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Activations's written reviews are positive against 91% of Higher Self's.

Activations ships an update every 3 weeks, Higher Self every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Activations | Higher Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activations-daily-motivation/id1520094701/reviews)** | [4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher-self/id6468678352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Superhuman Inc. (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520094703) | [Marley Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710414207) |

## What reviewers say

### Activations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activations-daily-motivation/id1520094701)

This app offers science-backed audio experiences designed to motivate and help users manifest a better life. It uses neuroscience, affirmations, and visualization to rewire the mind and create positive change, fitting seamlessly into daily routines.

**Highlights:** Motivational audio experiences, Manifestation and visualization techniques, Neuroscience-based mind rewiring, Daily affirmations, Over 700+ audio activations, Multiple categories for daily routines, Personalized challenges and progress tracking

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly Subscription | $139.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $167.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $189.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life changing
- 👍 Uplifting and motivating
- 🙌 Transformative
- 💫 Incredible app
- 🎶 Soothing music and voice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
- 🤖 Repetitive voice and content
- 🤔 Lacking in variety of content
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Meditations not tracking properly
- Login issues and inability to access account
- Inability to pause or rewind meditations

**Requested features**

- More affordable subscription options
- Offline listening capabilities
- Ability to download meditations
- Wider range of meditation topics
- Different voice options


### Higher Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher-self/id6468678352)

This app uses science-backed techniques like hypnosis, meditation, and affirmations to help you reprogram your subconscious mind. Clear limiting beliefs, overcome fears, and build a positive mindset for personal growth and transformation.

**Highlights:** Subconscious reprogramming, Hypnosis for abundance, Guided meditations, Daily affirmations, Overcome limiting beliefs, Personal growth hub

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $22.99 | per month |
| Monthly 14 days | $22.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $22.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $189.99 | per year |
| Annual 14 days trial | $189.99 | per year |
| Annual | $189.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Transformative mindset and belief reprogramming
- 🎵 Soothing voice and calming audio quality
- ⏱️ Short, bite-sized tracks (15-20 minutes)
- 📱 Intuitive and aesthetically pleasing app design
- 💰 Affordable compared to 1:1 coaching sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High subscription price ($22-40/month) for some users
- 🔊 Audio volume too low, requires headphones
- ⏰ Tracks too short for deep meditation
- 🎙️ Creator speaks too fast, difficult to understand
- 🔁 Repetitive content across multiple tracks

**Reported bugs**

- Audio volume inconsistency across tracks
- Background noise in some recordings
- Abrupt audio cuts at track endings
- Fast speech pacing making content unclear
- Limited app functionality or content availability

**Requested features**

- Lower introductory pricing tier for beginners
- Extended free trial period (14-30 days)
- Improved audio volume normalization
- Longer meditation tracks with more depth
- Written instructions and guidance for tracks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Activations free?

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

### Is Higher Self free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Activations or Higher Self?

Activations is rated higher. Activations averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Higher Self averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do Activations or Higher Self have ads?

Activations shows ads; Higher Self does not.

### Which is updated more often, Activations or Higher Self?

Activations ships an update every 3 weeks, and Higher Self every 6 weeks. Most recently, Activations was updated on November 8, 2026 and Higher Self on October 30, 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.*