Comparison

Self Help Classics . vs Book Shots

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

Book Shots

Features
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Get the answer to any problem from the best experts in minutes! We’ve read 10,000 books for you, and here’s the result! Listen to Bookshots to achieve 100% aims in: • Career and money-making; • Business and investments; • Self-growth and productivity; • Relations and love; • Fitness and sport; • And many other fields in which you want to succeed. Whatever issue you face, Bookshot will be your unwavering guide. Our team of experts, including Robert T. Kiyosaki, James Clear, Brian Tracy, Tony Robbins, Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, Morgan Housel, Daniel Goleman, Elon Musk, Brianna Wiest, Irvin Yalom, John Kehoe, and many others, are here to provide you with powerful ideas. Just ask a question, and you will get the answer. Picture having a practical and wise advisor in your pocket, always ready to offer real-life wisdom and actionable advice from thousands of world-renowned authors and experts. With Bookshot, you can access the essence of over 10,000 books, all summarised into concise, direct answers to your most pressing questions anytime, anywhere. It's like having a personal mentor at your fingertips, empowering you to take control of your life. We have carefully researched thousands of bestselling books on a wide range of topics, including finance, work, business, family, love, sex, and marriage. As a result, you can access honest, helpful and top-notch expert advice to solve your problems. Example questions: • Feeling stuck: how to create life with meaning? • What skills do I need to develop to build a successful carrier? • How do I know if I'm saving enough for retirement? • What are the implications of inflation on my savings and investments? • Is 9 to 5 ruining my life? • How can we overcome our fear of being vulnerable with each other? • What should we do if our sexual desires don't match? • How can I better manage my anger and impulses? • What strategies can I use to silence my inner critic and cultivate self-compassion? • What exercises can help reduce the risk of back and neck pain from prolonged sitting? • How to prevent burnout: 5 ways to be productive without overcharging yourself. Download Bookshot now and transform your life! * * * To get full access, you must activate your subscription. Your Apple Account will be charged automatically at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can deactivate auto-renewal in your Apple ID settings. The subscription will not be renewed if the price changes. The current active subscription cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of the free trial period, if available, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of use: https://getbookshots.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://getbookshots.com/privacy-policy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Book Shots at Free against Self Help Classics .'s $4.99. Book Shots also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Self Help Classics .'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On in-app purchases 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

Book Shots is free to download; Self Help Classics . costs $4.99 up front. Self Help Classics . sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Book Shots sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self Help Classics . ships an update every 6 weeks, Book Shots every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Self Help Classics . versus Book Shots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelf Help Classics .Book Shots
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (157 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings157 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.1 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB16 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTEDRA SOFT SRLABP PUBLISHING LTD

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

Book Shots

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
1 purchases

Book Shots

Subscriptions1
  • Premium books7 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Self Help Classics . free?
Self Help Classics . costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Book Shots free?
Book Shots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Self Help Classics . or Book Shots have ads?
Book Shots shows ads; Self Help Classics . does not.
Which is updated more often, Self Help Classics . or Book Shots?
Self Help Classics . ships an update every 6 weeks, and Book Shots every 3 weeks. Most recently, Self Help Classics . was updated on October 23, 2026 and Book Shots on October 9, 2026.

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