Self vs Mindscape
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.
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.
- Mood-based quotes
- Daily short stories
- Uplifting audio sessions
- Personalized challenges
- Gentle self-improvement guidance
- Daily check-ins
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Self ships an update weekly, Mindscape every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Self | Mindscape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (261 ratings) | 4.5 (112 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews — better | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 261 — better | 112 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Self-Talk+ | FireUp Lab |
Customer experience
Self
Mindscape
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
Self
- Self-Talk 30-Day Access$19.99
Mindscape
- 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









