# Within vs Selfrell

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Within at none against Selfrell's 3. Within also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Selfrell's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Selfrell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Within asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Within against 5.0 for Selfrell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Within has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Within ships an update fortnightly, Selfrell monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Within | Selfrell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/within-speak-affirm-share/id1542497752/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfrell-gamified-journal/id1628707956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Innerverse Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/678796911) | [Lifeful Five LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606641309) |

## What reviewers say

### Within

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/within-speak-affirm-share/id1542497752)

This app provides an anonymous audio journal for emotional well-being, using evidence-based psychological techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy. It helps users process emotions, identify patterns, and connect with an anonymous community for shared perspective.

**Highlights:** Anonymous audio journaling, Evidence-based psychological techniques, Cognitive behavioral therapy sessions, Emotion identification and processing, Anonymous community sessions, Daily practice tracking, Emotional pattern learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Selfrell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfrell-gamified-journal/id1628707956)

This app uses a gamified approach to help users reflect on their emotions and relationships. By turning feelings into collectible creatures and inner strengths into tools, it encourages self-discovery and mental resilience.

**Highlights:** Gamified emotional journaling, Collectible creatures and strength tools, Reframing negative thoughts, Pattern recognition for self-awareness, Nurturing relationships, Building mental resilience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Selfrell Gold - Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Selfrell Gold - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Selfrell Gold - Annual | $41.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Within free?

Within is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Selfrell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Within or Selfrell?

Selfrell is rated higher. Within averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Selfrell averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Within or Selfrell have ads?

Neither Within nor Selfrell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Within or Selfrell?

Within ships an update fortnightly, and Selfrell monthly. Most recently, Within was updated on October 24, 2026 and Selfrell on October 24, 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.*