# MERA Pro vs Self

MERA Pro and Self are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MERA Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Self every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MERA Pro | Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Size | 27 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lebanese Ministry of Public Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095704075) | [Exquitech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180224492) |

## What reviewers say

### MERA Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mera-pro/id1620620836)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-help-plus-podcast/id6758519933)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MERA Pro free?

MERA Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Self free?

Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MERA Pro or Self have ads?

Neither MERA Pro nor Self shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MERA Pro or Self?

MERA Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Self every 4 weeks. Most recently, MERA Pro was updated on October 25, 2026 and Self on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*