Comparison

Evolutioner vs Self

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

Head to head
About

Evolutioner

This app utilizes sound frequencies for energy enhancement and sleep improvement. It offers dedicated 12-minute audio sessions for morning energy boosts and evening relaxation to aid sleep. No sign-up is required to experience its benefits.

Highlights
  • Energy-boosting sound sessions
  • Sleep-inducing sound sessions
  • 12-minute audio sessions
  • No sign-up required for trial
  • Privacy policy available
Features
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An estimated 1 out of 3 adults worldwide struggle with sleep. Their brains find it difficult to shift into a lower gear to reach Theta and Delta brainwaves which are necessary for sleeping. For centuries it has already been known that sound can change the mental state of the brain. Sound can cause anxiety, it can bring calmness, and it can also affect sleep. There is a solid science behind why this exactly happens, and it all has to do with brainwaves. Brainwaves are the electrical signals the brain uses to process information, think, and communicate with the body. Brainwaves run at different speeds during different mental states. When we’re in a deep sleep, it predominantly runs at 1 to 4 Hz; when dreaming, it runs at 4 to 8 Hz; when awake, it runs at 8 to 12 Hz, and when highly alert, it runs at 12 to 100Hz. So how does sound affect brainwaves? Brainwaves are frequencies, and sound is also frequencies. When a person listens to a sound frequency, the brain synchronizes with that frequency. The brain starts pulsing the electrical form of the frequency, brainwaves. For example, when a person listens to a pulsing sound of 4 beats per second, the brain starts pulsing a 4 Hz Delta brainwave, which is the signal for sleeping. Scientists have used this technique to help people sleep with some success. It has turned out that the brain resonates well with certain frequencies and not so well with others. Albert La Grange has spent more than 12 years of research and has done over 6000 sound frequency tests. He discovered the exact sound frequencies that resonate well with the brain and that enable a person to fall asleep. To share this discovery with others, an app called Evolutioner was created where these frequencies are embedded in ambient and cinematic music sessions. The user simply listens to a 12-minute music session to fall asleep. No other action is needed for it to work. People can now download the Evolutioner app from the App Store. The app is already being used by more than 50000 people every day and night. If you have issues with falling and staying asleep, download the Evolutioner app and try it out tonight. Please note that Evolutioner is not a replacement for medical or psychological treatment and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We do not express, imply, or intend any medical claims. Although all statements on the website are accompanied by research or user feedback, no statements have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Privacy Policy: https://evolutioner.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://evolutioner.com/terms-of-use

About

Self

Access a comprehensive library of over 125 guided audio sessions focused on personal development. Improve areas like stress management, weight loss, self-esteem, career success, and relationships through daily listening.

Highlights
  • 125+ Self-Talk sessions
  • Stress management audio
  • Weight-loss sessions
  • Self-esteem improvement
  • Career and business success
  • Relationship guidance
Features
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This all-new, upgraded app is the source for all of Shad Helmstetter’s complete library of 125+ Self-Talk sessions—from stress, weight-loss and self-esteem, to career and business-building, success, relationships, and more. Listening to Self-Talk for 15 minutes a day can change your life. Choose any Self-Talk subject and start listening.

Screenshots

Evolutioner4 screens
Self4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Evolutioner at 4.8 against Self's 4.1. Evolutioner also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 57%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 261). Self's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Evolutioner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Evolutioner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evolutioner has 1.7K ratings behind it against 261, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Evolutioner's written reviews are positive against 57% of Self's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evolutioner ships an update fortnightly, Self weekly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Evolutioner versus Self: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvolutionerSelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better4.1 (261 ratings)
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews — better56.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better261
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLa Grange International Inc.Self-Talk+

Customer experience

Evolutioner

All ratings1,698 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative25.4%

Self

All ratings261 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral10.4%
Negative32.8%

User reviews

Evolutioner

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helps with sleep and relaxation
  • 👍 Calming and soothing music
  • 🧠 Improves focus and concentration
  • 🌱 Supports healing and recovery
  • 💤 Aids in falling asleep faster

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes or stops playing during sessions
  • 🔍 Difficult to contact customer support
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Unclear cancellation process
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with certain devices

Self

From 261 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helps with positive mindset and self-esteem
  • 👍 Easy to use and integrate into daily routine
  • 👍 Effective for personal growth and development
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login and account access issues
  • 🐛 Subscription cancellation problems
  • 🔋 Concerns about high monthly cost
  • 🔇 Voice and audio quality could be improved

Bugs and requests

Evolutioner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Login issues and inability to access account
  • Playback problems with music stopping unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • More variety in music tracks
  • Option to download tracks for offline use
  • Ability to customize frequency settings
  • Integration with other health/wellness apps
  • Better user interface and navigation

Self

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes on launch
  • Unable to log in or access account
  • Subscription issues with billing and cancellation

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add voice/speaker options
  • Implement progress tracking and analytics
  • Improve user experience and app stability

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Evolutioner

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Access7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Yearly Access7 Days trial$89.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$179.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$199.99
1 purchases

Self

One-time1
  • Self-Talk 30-Day Access$19.99

Questions

Is Evolutioner free?
Evolutioner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Evolutioner or Self?
Evolutioner is rated higher. Evolutioner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Self averages 4.1 from 261 ratings.
Do Evolutioner or Self have ads?
Neither Evolutioner nor Self shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Evolutioner or Self?
Evolutioner ships an update fortnightly, and Self weekly. Most recently, Evolutioner was updated on October 13, 2026 and Self on October 13, 2026.

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