Self vs Mindbloom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 125+ Self-Talk sessions
- Stress management audio
- Weight-loss sessions
- Self-esteem improvement
- Career and business success
- Relationship guidance
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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.
Mindbloom
This app offers clinician-prescribed, guided psychedelic experiences at home to help combat anxiety and depression. Science-backed programs are designed by leading psychiatrists and facilitated by expert guides, with multiple sessions and support included.
- Clinician-prescribed psychedelic experiences
- Guided therapy sessions
- At-home care kit
- Psychiatric clinician consults
- Group integration sessions
- Unlimited messaging
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Meds, talk therapy, or self-care not quite getting you there? Achieve your breakthrough with clinician-prescribed, guided psychedelic experiences to help combat anxiety or depression. Our science-backed programs are designed by leading psychiatrists and facilitated by caring, expert guides. Ready to join thousands of others who’ve improved their lives with Mindbloom? Go to mindbloom.com to take our brief assessment and begin your healing journey today! INCLUDED IN OUR INITIAL PROGRAM, THE BASICS - 6 At-home Ketamine Treatments - 1 Bloombox (Premium At-home Care Kit) - 2 Psychiatric Clinician Consults - 3 Guide Sessions (1 Prep / 2 Integration) - Unlimited Group Integration Sessions - Unlimited Messaging HOW MINDBLOOM WORKS - Take our brief assessment to see if you’re a fit - Book your video consult with a Mindbloom clinician - Meet with your Mindbloom Guide to set your intentions - Relax and enjoy your healing journey in the comfort of your home - Meet with your Mindbloom guide to integrate your experience - Continue building on your progress IS MINDBLOOM EFFECTIVE? Yes! Over 90% of clients report improvement in depressive symptoms and over 92% of clients report improvement in anxiety symptoms after two sessions.* *Clients with moderate to severe depression or anxiety who report improvement in symptoms after two sessions (1+ points on PHQ-9) See important safety information at: https://www.mindbloom.com/safety-information CONNECT WITH US! We’re always happy to connect and receive feedback. Email us: support@mindbloom.com Check out our website: mindbloom.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/mymindbloom Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/mymindbloom Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/mymindbloom/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mindbloom at 4.7 against Self's 4.1. Mindbloom also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 258). Self's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mindbloom asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mindbloom holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindbloom has 1.3K ratings behind it against 258, 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 60% of Mindbloom's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Self | Mindbloom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (258 ratings) | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | 59.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 258 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Self-Talk+ | Mindbloom Apps |
Customer experience
Self
Mindbloom
User reviews
Self
From 258 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Mindbloom
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth user experience
- 👍 Helpful guides and clinicians
- 🚀 Intuitive app design
- 🚀 Seamless integration with treatment
- 🚀 Convenient at-home therapy
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in billing practices
- 👨💻 Inconsistent clinician and guide availability
- 🤖 Overreliance on chatbots for support
- 🤔 Concerns about political ideology in clinician selection
Bugs and requests
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
Mindbloom
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes during sessions
- Incorrect session tracking and completion
- Unreliable app performance and stability
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back full audio library access
- Improve journaling and progress tracking features
- Provide more options for in-app customization
- Enhance integration with external mental health tools
In-app purchases
Self
- Self-Talk 30-Day Access$19.99
Mindbloom
No in-app purchases
