Comparison

Practice Self vs Magic Words Affirmations

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

Head to head
About

Practice Self

This app offers guided practices, meditations, and live sessions to cultivate self-compassion, reduce stress, and build emotional resilience. It provides tools for mindful living and stronger connections, suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.

Highlights
  • Guided meditations and mindfulness exercises
  • Visualization techniques for self-compassion
  • Live sessions with certified teachers
  • Expert-led content library
  • Quick breathwork exercises
  • Community connection features
Features
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The Practice Self-Compassion App: Your Path to Happiness, Calmness, and Connection Transform your life with the Practice Mindful Self-Compassion - Practice MSC App, your trusted companion for mindfulness, emotional resilience, and self-care. Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this app provides the tools to help you embrace life with warmth, confidence, and balance. The Practice MSC App is free to download with a selection of introductory content. Full access to all programs, guided meditations, live teacher sessions, audio practices, and our complete library requires a Premium auto-renewing subscription: • Monthly: A$2.99 • Annual: A$29.99 What is Mindful Self-Compassion? Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is a proven practice combining mindfulness and self-compassion to help you develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself. Backed by research, it empowers you to reduce stress, navigate difficult emotions, and create deeper connections with yourself and others. Features Designed for Your Journey The Practice Self-Compassion App is crafted by experts from the Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC). Free features let you explore the practice; Premium subscribers unlock the full library. Free • Introductory meditations and mindfulness exercises to get you started • Quick breathwork tools for moments of stress • Daily reminders and journaling prompts Premium (subscription required) • Full library of guided meditations and mindfulness exercises • Visualisation techniques for self-compassion and resilience • Live, real-time sessions with certified MSC teachers • Hybrid courses combining online learning with in-person experiences • Expert-led content tailored to your journey • Community access and teacher Q&A • Complete audio library and on-the-go toolkit What Makes the Practice MSC App Unique? Unlike general mindfulness apps, the Practice MSC App focuses specifically on self-compassion, a transformative practice that reshapes your inner dialogue and strengthens your emotional foundation. With content rooted in science and delivered by qualified experts, this app offers unparalleled depth and guidance. • Inclusive Content: Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. • Expertise You Can Trust: Created by renowned MSC teachers with decades of experience. • Community Connection: Foster relationships through live events and group courses (Premium). Proven Benefits of Mindful Self-Compassion Studies show that self-compassion: • Reduces stress and anxiety • Enhances emotional well-being and resilience • Strengthens relationships through empathy and understanding Subscription Details The Practice MSC App offers an auto-renewing subscription with two options: • Monthly Premium — A$ 2.99 per month • Annual Premium — A$ 29.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Apple ID account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Contact and Support Have questions? Reach out to support@practiceselfcompassion.app. We prioritise subscriber support and typically respond within hours or by the next business day. Privacy Policy: https://webapp.practiceselfcompassion.app/privacy-policy-ios Terms of Use: https://webapp.practiceselfcompassion.app/terms-conditions-ios

About

Magic Words Affirmations

Features
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The secret to getting everything - just say the Magic Words. Affirmations have been shown to be scientifically powerful tool to help us remove negative thoughts and enter a state that is ideal for manifestation. The app has collections for any goal to help you achieve the state you want, remove negative thoughts and achieve mindfulness. Each set of affirmations is thoughtfully curated to ensure they are simple to understand and easy to internalize. The power of affirmations lies in daily practice and you will get reminders to help you stay on track. Your personal growth begins with just 5 minutes of affirmations regularly. MAGIC WORDS FEATURES - Affirmations for every personal goal - be happy, reduce stress, find love, become successful and more - Choose from beautiful themes to set the right mood for your daily practice - AI will help you craft affirmations for your specific goals If you decide to purchase Magic Words Premium, the payment will be processed through your Apple account. Your account will also be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. You can disable auto-renewal at any time by adjusting your settings in the App Store after making the purchase. Any remaining portion of a free trial, if available, will be forfeited upon the purchase of a subscription to that service, where applicable. Terms: https://www.varlogix.com/terms Privacy: https://www.varlogix.com/privacy

Screenshots

Practice Self4 screens
Magic Words Affirmations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Practice Self at 3 against Magic Words Affirmations's 1. Practice Self also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Practice Self sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Magic Words Affirmations sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Practice Self versus Magic Words Affirmations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPractice SelfMagic Words Affirmations
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInterconnected Pty LtdVarlogix Technologies (OPC) Private Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Practice Self

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Magic Words Affirmations

Subscriptions2
  • Magic Words Premium (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Magic Words Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Practice Self free?
Practice Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Words Affirmations free?
Magic Words Affirmations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Practice Self or Magic Words Affirmations have ads?
Neither Practice Self nor Magic Words Affirmations shows ads.

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