# Self vs COMPASS myPathfinder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Self at 57% against COMPASS myPathfinder's 0%. Self also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (261 vs 1). COMPASS myPathfinder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. COMPASS myPathfinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Self holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Self has 261 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Self's written reviews are positive against 0% of COMPASS myPathfinder's.

Self ships an update weekly, COMPASS myPathfinder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Self | COMPASS myPathfinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (261 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-talk-plus-plus/id1562158353/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-mypathfinder/id1579046704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **261** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **56.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Self-Talk+](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562158355) | [Compass Pathfinder Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579047336) |

## What reviewers say

### Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-talk-plus-plus/id1562158353)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Self-Talk 30-Day Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add voice/speaker options
- Implement progress tracking and analytics
- Improve user experience and app stability


### COMPASS myPathfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-mypathfinder/id1579046704)

This app supports individuals undergoing psilocybin mental health therapy. It integrates with Apple Health to track mental health status for clinical trial participants. User data is privacy-protected and anonymized.

**Highlights:** Psilocybin therapy journey support, Apple Health integration, Clinical trial participant tracking, Privacy-protected data, Anonymized user information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Self free?

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

### Is COMPASS myPathfinder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Self or COMPASS myPathfinder?

Self is rated higher. Self averages 4.1 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while COMPASS myPathfinder averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Self or COMPASS myPathfinder have ads?

Neither Self nor COMPASS myPathfinder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Self or COMPASS myPathfinder?

Self ships an update weekly, and COMPASS myPathfinder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Self was updated on October 17, 2026 and COMPASS myPathfinder on October 3, 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.*