Comparison

Self Help Classics . vs The Foot Book

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

Head to head
About

Self Help Classics .

Access a curated collection of over 60 life-changing masterpieces from renowned self-help authors and thinkers. Expand your personal growth and success with timeless wisdom on motivation, wealth, and self-improvement.

Highlights
  • 60+ life-changing masterpieces
  • Wisdom from top self-help authors
  • Personal growth and success content
  • Expandable collection with premium bundles
  • Hand-picked best-selling authors
  • Includes motivational classics
Features
Currently charting
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Always at hand on the go: 60 life changing masterpieces from Napoleon Hill, Dale Carnegie, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Florence Shinn and more. * Featured by Apple and tens of personal development blogs * Develop and grow with the wisdom of the best self-help authors & self-made billionaires. Receive 30+ of the best self help books when you download the app; use the Premium Bundles to expand your collection up to 60 titles of wisdom. --- • Kristen Butler, PowerofPositivity.com - "I was so excited when I found this app – if you are passionate about learning and growing, you will too" • AppPicker.com - "There are 60 titles available, all of which offer inspiration, ways to change and improve your life, and the kind of motivation you need to take charge of your own life" • Michelle McCullough (www.speakmichelle.com) - "If you have a smart phone, you need - and I mean NEED - the app Self-Help Classics" --- Hand picked best-selling authors to help your mind and spirit: Dale Carnegie, Napoleon Hill, Seneca, James Allen, Benjamin Franklin, Andrew Carnegie, Florence Shinn, Wallace Wattles, Henry Ford, Albert Einstein... and more. Several of the included masterpieces: "The Art of Public Speaking" - Dale Carnegie "Think and Grow Rich" - Napoleon Hill - the most popular motivational book of all-times "The Master Key System" - Charles F. Haanel "The Art of Money Getting aka Golden Rules for Making Money" - P. T. Barnum "Acres of Diamonds" by Russell H. Conwell - the most popular motivational speech in history "The Science of Getting Rich" - Wallace Wattles "Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie" - Andrew Carnegie "Letters from a Stoic" - Seneca "Self-Reliance" - Ralph Waldo Emerson "As a Man Thinketh" - James Allen "Dynamic Thought" - Henry Thomas Hamblin "Art of War" - Sun-Tzu "As a Man Thinketh" - James Allen "Self-Reliance" - Ralph Waldo Emerson "Self Help" - Samuel Smiles "The Game of Life and How to Play it" - Florence S. Shinn
 Read full table of contents : www.cognitivebits.com/selfhelp/contents.html

About

The Foot Book

This interactive digital book brings a classic Dr. Seuss story to life with animations and engaging activities. It helps young children develop early literacy skills through playful exploration, spelling, phonics, and rhyming exercises. Parents can track reading progress in a dedicated section.

Highlights
  • Interactive animations and surprises
  • Spelling, phonics, and rhyming activities
  • Read-along narration or read-it-yourself
  • Tap words for vocabulary exploration
  • Parental progress tracking
Features
Currently charting
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The best-selling Dr. Seuss classic “The FOOT Book” comes to life with playful interactivity, delightful animations and fun activities! FEATURES - Tap and drag to find playful surprises throughout the book - Practice spelling, phonics, rhyming, and reading comprehension in new Learning Activities - Read along with highlighting narration, read it yourself, or enjoy auto play - Explore new vocabulary by tapping words and pictures - Track minutes spent reading, pages read, and more in the Parents section LEARNING ACTIVITIES - Hidden stars on every page reveal fun Learning Activities - Developed in collaboration with early literacy experts - Designed specifically for beginning readers - Aligned with kindergarten level English Language Arts (ELA) standards - Enjoy activities again and again, right from the main menu! -------------------- Download today! -------------------- Oceanhouse Media is proud to celebrate over 15 years bringing Dr. Seuss’s beloved stories to the App Store! Trusted by millions of families. Official Dr. Seuss licensed App. Dr. Seuss Properties ™ & © 2017 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Self Help Classics .4 screens
The Foot Book4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Self Help Classics . at 94% against The Foot Book's 50%. Self Help Classics . also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). The Foot Book's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, chart position 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

Self Help Classics . costs $4.99 and The Foot Book $3.99 up front. Self Help Classics . sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. The Foot Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Self Help Classics . holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 310 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Self Help Classics .'s written reviews are positive against 50% of The Foot Book's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self Help Classics . ships an update every 6 weeks, The Foot Book every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Self Help Classics . versus The Foot Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelf Help Classics .The Foot Book
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.9 (157 ratings) — better4.5 (310 ratings)
Positive reviews94.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings157310 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#123 — better#198
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEDRA SOFT SRLOceanhouse Media

Customer experience

Self Help Classics .

All ratings157 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews450 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.6%

The Foot Book

All ratings310 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Self Help Classics .

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bookmarks not saving properly after updates
  • Inability to reinstall app without repurchasing
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to take notes and highlight text
  • Option to adjust reading speed for audio narration
  • Improved organization and categorization of books
  • Syncing of reading progress across devices
  • Integration with other ebook platforms

The Foot Book

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Self Help Classics .

One-time7
  • Pack 1: Inspiration & Success$1.99
  • Pack 2: Business$1.99
  • Pack 3: Stoicism$1.99
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  • Pack 4: Great Men$1.99
  • Pack 5: Inspiration$1.99
  • Mini Pack 6$1.99
  • Voice Option$3.99
None

The Foot Book

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Self Help Classics . free?
Self Help Classics . costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is The Foot Book free?
The Foot Book costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Self Help Classics . or The Foot Book?
Self Help Classics . is rated higher. Self Help Classics . averages 4.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while The Foot Book averages 4.5 from 310 ratings.
Do Self Help Classics . or The Foot Book have ads?
Neither Self Help Classics . nor The Foot Book shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Self Help Classics . or The Foot Book?
Self Help Classics . ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Foot Book every 14 months. Most recently, Self Help Classics . was updated on October 13, 2026 and The Foot Book on October 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, Self Help Classics . or The Foot Book?
Self Help Classics . currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and The Foot Book at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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