Comparison

Urge Surf vs Selftalk

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

Head to head
About

Urge Surf

This app guides users through a mindfulness technique to manage and reduce the frequency of unhelpful urges. By practicing this method, individuals can learn to surf their urges, leading to a calmer and more controlled experience.

Highlights
  • Mindfulness technique for urge surfing
  • Habit breaking guidance
  • Beautifully designed interface
  • Practice-based urge reduction
Features
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Urge surfing is a mindfulness technique that can help break any unhelpful habit. Use our beautifully designed app to help you surf your urges. The more you practice urge surfing, the less often urges will arise, and when they do, they will be Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Selftalk

This app offers personalized self-therapy journeys designed by psychologists to help you manage life's challenges. It provides a cost-effective and accessible way to understand your emotions, build confidence, and improve relationships.

Highlights
  • Personalized therapy journeys
  • Therapist-backed content
  • Emotional understanding
  • Increased confidence
  • Improved relationships
  • Cost-effective alternative
  • Secure data encryption
Features
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Selftalk is a transformational self-therapy mobile app offering personalized therapy journeys created by top psychologists, allowing you to take charge of your personal growth and confidently manage challenges related to parenting, work, and relationships. THERAPISTS-BACKED & RECOMMENDED At Selftalk, we understand that life challenges can be overwhelming. That’s why we partner with certified mental health experts to create a safe space where you can explore your psychological responses, uncover the root of your life challenges, and develop sustainable skills to overcome them. TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH SELFTALK - A deeper understanding of your emotions and behaviors - A calmer Mind - Increased confidence in handling life’s challenges - A more compassionate relationship with yourself - Stronger coping skills for everyday life - Better relationships with others - Easy to use anytime access to support - A cost-effective alternative to traditional therapy OUR COMMITMENT While we are not a substitute for professional mental health services, we are committed to being a reliable support system for those who cannot access or afford such services or who feel uneasy about seeking them out. We believe that sustainable daily mental health support should be accessible to everyone, just one click away. YOUR PRIVACY COMES FIRST Your thoughts and reflections are personal. That is why we have implemented industry-leading security measures, including AWS databases compliant with ISO, CSA, and SOC standards. Our data is fully encrypted in transit and at rest, ensuring your privacy is protected at all times. OUR VISION Our vision is to build a world where everyone thrives through self-compassion, fully accepting all parts of themselves. With regular updates and new self-therapy journeys, Selftalk is your space to become your own best mentor and build a strong support network. Join Selftalk today! Your future self awaits. CONTACT/FEEDBACK support@selftalk.space

Screenshots

Urge Surf4 screens
Selftalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Selftalk at 60% against Urge Surf's 0%. Selftalk also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Urge Surf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Selftalk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Selftalk holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Urge Surf's written reviews are positive against 60% of Selftalk's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Urge Surf versus Selftalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUrge SurfSelftalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCaroline TrickeySelf Talk Limited

Customer experience

Urge Surf

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Selftalk

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Urge Surf

One-time1
  • Urge Surf Membership$7.99
None

Selftalk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Urge Surf free?
Urge Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Selftalk free?
Selftalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Urge Surf or Selftalk?
Selftalk is rated higher. Urge Surf averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Selftalk averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Urge Surf or Selftalk have ads?
Neither Urge Surf nor Selftalk shows ads.

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