# Self Help Classics . vs The Foot Book

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Self Help Classics . | The Foot Book |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-help-classics/id301201602/reviews)** | [4.5 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-foot-book-read-and-learn/id1275266549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 157 | **310** |
| Positive reviews | **94.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | #198 |
| Size | 52 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TEDRA SOFT SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/952227558) | [Oceanhouse Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/309501176) |

## What reviewers say

### Self Help Classics .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-help-classics/id301201602)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1: Inspiration & Success | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2: Business | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3: Stoicism | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4: Great Men | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5: Inspiration | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Option | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient access to classic self-help books
- 📚 Excellent collection of timeless wisdom
- 💻 Easy to use app interface
- 🔍 Helpful search functionality
- 🎧 Useful audio narration feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
- 📖 Difficulty maintaining reading progress across sessions
- 🔤 Small font size and limited customization options
- 🔖 Unreliable bookmarking functionality
- 🗺️ Unintuitive navigation between books

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-foot-book-read-and-learn/id1275266549)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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