Self vs Better U Care
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.
Better U Care
This app offers personalized wellness programs focusing on mental health, weight management, longevity, and sexual health. It integrates advanced therapies with a companion app featuring mood tracking, therapy modules, telemedicine, and guided exercises to support your journey.
- Personalized wellness programs
- Ketamine therapy for mental health
- Weight loss programs with medication
- Regenerative health treatments
- Sexual health solutions
- Mood and symptom tracking
- Telemedicine appointments
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ELEVATE YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY WITH BETTER U: Tired of traditional approaches that don’t address the root causes of your health concerns? At Better U, we offer evidence-based programs designed to revolutionize your well-being through personalized treatments in mental health, weight management, longevity therapies, and sexual health. Transformational Solutions Tailored to You: Better U provides a holistic approach to wellness, integrating breakthrough therapies with advanced technologies: Ketamine Therapy: Address Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, Sexual Trauma, Chronic Stress and more: Our ketamine therapy is designed to transform your mental health and reclaim your happiness. Weight Loss Programs: Utilizing cutting-edge medications like Ozempic®, semaglutide and tirzepatide, combined with personalized nutrition + wellness coaching to help you achieve sustainable weight loss. Regenerative Health: Focus on longevity and vitality with our state-of-the-art regenerative treatments. Sexual Health: Regain your confidence with evidence-based solutions for sexual health concerns. Better U Companion App: Your Wellness Partner: Our powerful companion app is designed to support and guide you through every step of your wellness journey. Packed with features to enhance your experience, the Better U app ensures you stay on track and maximize your results. FEATURES: Mood Tracking: Monitor your emotional well-being with daily mood tracking. Structured Therapy Modules: Comprehensive modules for ketamine therapy (Heal, Grow, Love, Transcend) and additional health programs. Telemedicine Visits: Conveniently schedule virtual appointments with licensed clinicians, therapists, and coaches. Intention-Based Playlists: Curated music to complement your therapy sessions. Guided Meditations: Specially designed meditations for pre- and post-session relaxation. Breathwork Exercises: Enhance your sessions with structured breathwork routines. Journaling Prompts: Daily prompts and check-ins to reflect on your progress and insights. Symptoms Tracker: Keep a detailed record of your symptoms and improvements. Progress Tracker: Visualize your journey with detailed progress tracking. HealthKit Integration: Seamlessly sync your activity data for a comprehensive view of your health. Our Process: Quick Online Assessment: Complete a 2-minute assessment to choose your personalized package. Virtual Consultation: Schedule an appointment with our licensed clinicians to discuss your goals and craft a personalized treatment plan. 3. Receive Your Brain Box: If eligible for psychedelic therapy, receive a kit with everything needed for your home sessions, including medication, tools, and resources. 4. Integration Coaching: Meet with a coach to guide you through your personalized journey. 5. Continuous Support: Maintain open communication with your care team, track your progress, and utilize self-care tools provided in the app.Start Your Journey Today Visit betterucare.com to schedule a free consultation and explore more about our transformative therapies. Discover how Better U can help you unlock your full potential and achieve lasting wellness.Embrace a better you with Better U – your partner in holistic health and transformation.YOU DESERVE TO FEEL BETTER
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Better U Care at none against Self's 1. Better U Care also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 57%). Self's advantage is ratings volume (263 vs 39). On price, rating, 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. Better U Care asks for nothing beyond the download.
Better U Care holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Self has 263 ratings behind it against 39, 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 83% of Better U Care's.
Self ships an update weekly, Better U Care every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Self | Better U Care |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (263 ratings) | 4.3 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 263 — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Self-Talk+ | Better U, Inc. |
Customer experience
Self
Better U Care
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
Better U Care
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Self
- Self-Talk 30-Day Access$19.99
Better U Care
No in-app purchases
