Access Irvine vs Self
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Access Irvine
Access city services, report crimes, and find local events and resources. Stay informed about public safety and connect with city departments. This app offers a convenient way to engage with the City of Irvine.
- Report crimes via tip lines
- Discover teen and city events
- Access youth resources
- View interactive maps
- Find park and facility information
- Contact city departments
- Get public safety news
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Access Irvine was developed to provide residents, businesses and visitors with an additional convenient option to access City of Irvine services from any place at any time. - Features include: - Tip lines to report crimes - Teen events - Resources for youth and a teen tip line - City events - Interactive maps - Information about City parks and facilities - Direct contact information for City departments - Public Safety news and information - Links to City social media and more. Get connected and download this free app today.
Self
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Unlock your creativity and well-being with Self-Gen: your all-in-one AI-powered companion! Self-Gen is designed to inspire, support, and empower you every day. Whether you want to create art, generate music, reflect in your journal, or simply boost your mood, Self-Gen brings together the latest in AI and wellness tools—all in a beautiful, easy-to-use app. Key Features: AI Chatbot: Get instant support, advice, or a friendly chat with our intelligent AI assistant. Daily Journal & Survey: Reflect on your day with quick, emoji-based surveys and journal entries. Track your mood and progress over time, with all your data securely saved in the cloud. Art & Music Generation: Unleash your creativity! Generate unique artwork and music with the help of AI. Save your creations, share them, and revisit your personal gallery anytime. Daily Quote: Start each day with a fresh, inspiring quote generated by AI and tailored just for you. Curated News: Stay informed with the latest articles from Psychology Today, handpicked to support your mental health and personal growth. Personalized Profile: Customize your profile, update your display name and photo, and manage your account with ease.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Self at 13.0 against Access Irvine's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Access Irvine | Self |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Irvine | Coding Minds, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Access Irvine
No in-app purchases
Self
No in-app purchases
