Szondi Test vs Hidden Self
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Szondi Test
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The test is intended for everyone who is interested in the works of Dr. Leopold Szondi and the fate-analytic direction of psychology. For professionals, "Background" and "Foreground" are available for interpretation. Short forms of test results, classical and alternative versions of modern researchers are available to other users. Implementation features: • lack of advertising; • availability on smartphones, tablets (and Macbook M1 tablet version); • the opportunity to pass the test in two versions of portraits, original (photo) and restored in pencil; • interpretation of all 4×16 vector values according to the method of Dr. Leopold Szondi from the original books "Pathology of drives" (1952) and "Analysis of the Self" (1956); • interpretation of all 4×16 vector values according to Oleg Maltsev's Phd method from the books "Philosophy of Szondi" (2019) and "Introduction to Fate Psychology" (2018); • interpretation of individual factors using the portrait selection method based on the research of Phd Oleg Maltsev; • available all the details of the calculations including the background and foreground, as well as the values of the factors for self-analysis of the test result; • completely free and anonymous, no registration required;
Hidden Self
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HIDDEN SELF — a space for honest self-connection. We often sense that something is off, yet struggle to put it into words. Fatigue, irritation, automatic reactions — all these may be signals inviting us to pause and listen within. HIDDEN SELF helps you: • identify your true needs and hidden scenarios • recognize daily states and give them names • receive personalized tips for gentle life adjustments • track your progress through an interactive index dashboard This isn’t about quick fixes or forced positivity. It’s about honesty, clarity, and soft guidance that leads to genuine transformation. Start your self-exploration journey today — without illusions, with respect and curiosity. Scientific approach and methods The app uses short and effective test formats based on: • projective diagnostics methods, which activate the unconscious • psychodynamic analysis principles, exploring how unconscious patterns affect reactions and behaviors • advanced techniques for assessing emotional and cognitive regulation Results of daily mini-tests shape your index dashboard — a set of key indicators reflecting your mental and emotional state. This allows you not only to record your states, but to truly see how your life transforms as you follow HIDDEN SELF’s daily insights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Szondi Test at 12.0 against Hidden Self's 15.3. On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Szondi Test | Hidden Self |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Alexander Brysov | Olexander Zhyzhmevskyi |
In-app purchases
Szondi Test
No in-app purchases
Hidden Self
No in-app purchases









