# Som. vs BestSelf

Som. and BestSelf both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BestSelf's written reviews are positive against 82% of Som.'s. Som.'s advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Som. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BestSelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Som. against 5.0 for BestSelf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Som. has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Som.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of BestSelf's.

Som. ships an update every 8 days, BestSelf every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Som. | BestSelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/som/id1672698541/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bestself-future-you/id6796027005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fountainhead LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672698543) | [Nicholas Oganesoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880111572) |

## What reviewers say

### Som.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/som/id1672698541)

This guided audio program offers a ten-minute reset to improve sleep, reduce stress, and enhance focus. It uses science-backed techniques rooted in Non-Sleep Deep Rest, making it accessible even for those new to mindfulness practices.

**Highlights:** Guided audio sessions, Science-backed techniques (NSDR), Improved sleep and stress reduction, Enhanced focus and mental clarity, Adaptive practice sessions, Structured progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $43.99 | per year |


### BestSelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bestself-future-you/id6796027005)

This app creates personalized video and audio messages from your future self, using your own voice and image. It provides weekly video updates and daily voice notes to help you stay motivated and focused on your goals. The app also features a unique wake-up alarm and an archive of all your messages.

**Highlights:** Personalized future self videos, Daily voice notes, Wake-up alarm, Message archive, Voice and selfie integration, Goal visualization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BestSelf Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| BestSelf Pro (Annual) | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Som. free?

Som. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BestSelf free?

BestSelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Som. or BestSelf?

BestSelf is rated higher. Som. averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while BestSelf averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Som. or BestSelf have ads?

Neither Som. nor BestSelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Som. or BestSelf?

Som. ships an update every 8 days, and BestSelf every 9 days. Most recently, Som. was updated on October 1, 2026 and BestSelf on October 10, 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.*