Comparison

Self Help Classics . vs Brindamrutam

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

Brindamrutam

Access over 1900 SAI Bhajans with audio playback and detailed musical information. This app offers powerful search, custom lists, and includes common prayers with meanings, glossary, and music notes for learning.

Highlights
  • 1900+ SAI Bhajans
  • Audio playback for 650+ Bhajans
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Customizable favorite bhajan lists
  • Musical details: Raga, Tala, Shruti
  • Indexes for Deity, Balvikas, Nagarsankeertan
  • Glossary and music notes
Features
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1900+ SAI Bhajans at your fingertips with intuitive navigation 650+ Bhajans with the audio playback feature Find your favourite Bhajans using powerful search functionality Create your favourite bhajan lists Playable audio reference tracks for easy learning Learn the nuances of music with Raga Tala, and Shruti for every bhajan Deity, Balvikas, Nagarsankeertan and classical indexes to suit specific needs One stop app with all common prayers along with meanings. Quick access links to extern Bhajan References and videos. A comprehensive glossary, music notes and much more... Get real-time updates of the latest SAI Bhajans and more useful features.

Screenshots

Self Help Classics .4 screens
Brindamrutam4 screens

Verdict

The call

Self Help Classics . and Brindamrutam both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Self Help Classics .'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Brindamrutam's. Self Help Classics . also leads on ratings volume (157 vs 5) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). Brindamrutam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, update cadence, 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

Self Help Classics . costs $4.99 and Brindamrutam $2.99 up front. Self Help Classics . sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Brindamrutam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Self Help Classics . against 5.0 for Brindamrutam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Self Help Classics . has 157 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Self Help Classics .'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Brindamrutam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Self Help Classics . versus Brindamrutam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelf Help Classics .Brindamrutam
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.9 (157 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings157 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#123 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEDRA SOFT SRLVenkatramana Gosavi

Customer experience

Self Help Classics .

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

Brindamrutam

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Brindamrutam

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

Brindamrutam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Self Help Classics . free?
Self Help Classics . costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Brindamrutam free?
Brindamrutam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Self Help Classics . or Brindamrutam?
Brindamrutam is rated higher. Self Help Classics . averages 4.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Brindamrutam averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Self Help Classics . or Brindamrutam have ads?
Neither Self Help Classics . nor Brindamrutam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Self Help Classics . or Brindamrutam?
Self Help Classics . ships an update every 6 weeks, and Brindamrutam every 6 weeks. Most recently, Self Help Classics . was updated on October 13, 2026 and Brindamrutam on October 7, 2026.

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