Comparison

SimpleBugTracker vs JoinSelf Developer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SimpleBugTracker

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Manage your issues on multiple Apple devices (macOS, iOS) and keep data in sync: - Your data is saved on your device and your iCloud account only - Manage multiple products which individual issue categories and product versions - Add attachments to issues - Add information for release notes (fix version, release note text) - Send mail to reporter and delegated person directly from app Pro version features (in-app purchase): - Import and export all issues as CSV file with attachments and use with other tools - Auto-export all issues on startup as daily backup (optional) - Issue statistics with filter for products, categories and status - Configurable status report as CSV file or e-mail attachment - Generate fixed issue list for release notes

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JoinSelf Developer

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The JoinSelf Developer App (JSD) enables developers and authorizers to build and test Self tools and services in their applications and workflows. This app is specifically designed for developers—it doesn't include consumer functions. JSD is free, simple, and powerful. Any data verified and stored in the app stays only on your phone. Self Group has no access to your personal data—we don't even know who you are. Key features of the JoinSelf Developer App include: AUTHENTICATION TOOLS - Identify users and control access using biometrics and verifiable credentials, eliminating the need for traditional passwords, usernames, and account numbers. JSD enables identity verification without disclosing personal data (unless necessary). Use it to prove age, provide credentials like driving licenses, or log into services. SECURE COMMUNICATION - JSD features an end-to-end encrypted messaging stack. It serves as both an internal communications tool and a test environment for integrating Self Messaging into your apps. SANDBOX FUNCTIONALITY - JSD includes a toggleable Sandbox environment for both testing and production workloads in one app. Work with synthesized test data alongside real data when needed. AN ADVANCED WALLET - Store personal data in the JSD wallet. Replace Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in company systems with a non-correlatable Self Identifier, under which non-PII user data is stored. This protects user PII from data breaches and enables building systems that operate outside GDPR and CCPA regulations. CRYPTOGRAPHIC PROOF OF ACTIONS - JSD enhances messaging by converting any intent into a cryptographic proof. Sign documents, confirm receipt, verify location, or prove presence—all these features can be built into your application stack and tested through JSD. IDENTITY CHECKS - JSD verifies thousands of government-issued Identity Documents and can cryptographically verify biometric passports. Users store all checks locally and can provide them as credentials when requested. Find out more at: [https://joinself.com](https://joinself.com/) Self supports all iPhones capable of running iOS16 or newer.

Screenshots

SimpleBugTracker4 screens
JoinSelf Developer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JoinSelf Developer at none against SimpleBugTracker's 1. JoinSelf Developer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). SimpleBugTracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. SimpleBugTracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JoinSelf Developer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleBugTracker ships an update every 6 weeks, JoinSelf Developer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and February 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
SimpleBugTracker versus JoinSelf Developer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleBugTrackerJoinSelf Developer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias SanterJoinSelf

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimpleBugTracker

One-time1
  • Pro Version$8.99
None

JoinSelf Developer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleBugTracker free?
SimpleBugTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JoinSelf Developer free?
JoinSelf Developer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleBugTracker or JoinSelf Developer have ads?
Neither SimpleBugTracker nor JoinSelf Developer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleBugTracker or JoinSelf Developer?
SimpleBugTracker ships an update every 6 weeks, and JoinSelf Developer weekly. Most recently, SimpleBugTracker was updated on October 12, 2026 and JoinSelf Developer on February 23, 2026.

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