# Self vs Unique

Self and Unique both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Unique's written reviews are positive against 67% of Self's. Unique also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Self's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Self sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Unique sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Self against 4.8 for Unique. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 48 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Self's written reviews are positive against 100% of Unique's.

Self ships an update every 5 months, Unique monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Self | Unique |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-daily-affirmations/id6443508795/reviews) | **[4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unique-daily-compliments/id6449202206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 77 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppStance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556610786) | [Armando Jimenez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565696393) |

## What reviewers say

### Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-daily-affirmations/id6443508795)

This app provides a library of thousands of positive affirmations to help users build self-esteem, reduce stress, and foster self-compassion. Customize your experience with adjustable playback speed, background music, and voice options. Unlock premium features for enhanced functionality and content.

**Highlights:** Thousands of positive affirmations, Adjustable playback speed, Background music options, Voice narration control, Favorite affirmations, Minimalistic interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manifest Daily Affirmations | $3.99 | per month |
| Manifest Daily Affirmations | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Manifest Daily Affirmations | $19.99 | per year |


### Unique

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unique-daily-compliments/id6449202206)

This app delivers daily compliments and positive affirmations to boost self-love and confidence. Customize your experience with themes, personalized messages, and adjustable reminders. Save, share, and revisit uplifting content anytime.

**Highlights:** Daily compliments and affirmations, Customizable themes and messages, Personalized reminder schedule, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Save, search, and share content, Self-Love Time for focused reflection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unique Premium+ (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Unique Premium+ (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Unique Premium+ | $9.99 | per year |
| Unique Premium+ | $19.99 | per year |
| Supportive Boost Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Positive Energy Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Inspiration Spark Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Empowering Wave Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Love Tip | $49.99 | one-time |
| Unique Premium+ (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Self free?

Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unique free?

Unique is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Self or Unique?

Unique is rated higher. Self averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Unique averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do Self or Unique have ads?

Neither Self nor Unique shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Self or Unique?

Self ships an update every 5 months, and Unique monthly. Most recently, Self was updated on November 3, 2026 and Unique on November 8, 2026.

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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.*