Comparison

Self vs Mindscape

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

Head to head
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.

About

Mindscape

Receive personalized daily motivation through short stories, quotes, and audio sessions matched to your current mood. This app offers gentle guidance for self-improvement, helping you build confidence and reduce stress with quick, manageable daily check-ins.

Highlights
  • Mood-based quotes
  • Daily short stories
  • Uplifting audio sessions
  • Personalized challenges
  • Gentle self-improvement guidance
  • Daily check-ins
Features
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A short story, a quote that fits your mood, and audio that shifts your energy — all in under 5 minutes. Mindscape gives you daily motivation that actually feels personal. Tell the app how you're feeling and get quotes, stories, and audio sessions matched to your mood — not generic content you'll scroll past. What you’ll get inside Mindscape: Daily stories for reflection and growth – short, meaningful lessons that help you reset your mindset and stay focused on your goals. Uplifting audio sessions – quick motivational audio to start your morning, boost energy, or unwind after a long day. Mood‑based quotes and challenges – share how you feel and get affirmations, prompts, and tiny actions that match your mood. Gentle self‑improvement guidance – build confidence, reduce stress, and stay positive with small daily check‑ins instead of overwhelming tasks.Build a stronger mindset without long routines or complex journals. --------- Perfect if you: Feel overwhelmed and want a simple way to reset your mind each day. Love motivational quotes but want them to feel more personal and timely. Want self‑improvement and mental wellness support that fits into a busy schedule. ------------ Download Mindscape now and start a daily habit of motivation, reflection, and calm – one small story and audio at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Self4 screens
Mindscape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Self at 57% against Mindscape's 18%. Self also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Mindscape's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mindscape sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mindscape holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 261 and 112 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Self's written reviews are positive against 18% of Mindscape's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self ships an update weekly, Mindscape every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Self versus Mindscape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfMindscape
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (261 ratings)4.5 (112 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings261 — better112
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSelf-Talk+FireUp Lab

Customer experience

Self

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

Mindscape

All ratings112 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

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

Mindscape

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Self

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

Mindscape

Subscriptions4
  • Mindscape Premium$7.991 Month
  • Mindscape Premium$39.991 Year
  • Mindscape Premium$49.991 Year
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  • Mindscape Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mindscape free?
Mindscape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Self or Mindscape?
Mindscape is rated higher. Self averages 4.1 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while Mindscape averages 4.5 from 112 ratings.
Do Self or Mindscape have ads?
Neither Self nor Mindscape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Self or Mindscape?
Self ships an update weekly, and Mindscape every 4 weeks. Most recently, Self was updated on October 13, 2026 and Mindscape on October 14, 2026.

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