Comparison

Self vs Endless Rumination

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

Head to head
About

Self

This app offers a unique approach to mental well-being by allowing users to record themselves asking questions and responding, fostering self-reflection and a healthier inner voice. It provides a private space for users to process thoughts and feelings without sharing data externally.

Highlights
  • Record voice questions and responses
  • Listen back to responses for self-reflection
  • Develop a healthier inner voice
  • Private and secure on-device recordings
  • Free trial available
  • Subscription plans for premium features
Features
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"Hey, what's this Self-Talk app about?" "It's a quick and easy way to voice journal. It's been designed to make it easy to do self-reflection and help clarify your thoughts and feelings." "Voice Journalling? Whats the point of that?" "Journalling has plenty of benefits for mental well-being. But maybe you don't like or have time for writing. And what's easier than having a chat?" "I see. But how does it work?" "You record yourself asking a question.  Then you record a response.  Then you listen back to the response.  Like really listen. Hear how you feel. And then you can record a response: validate your feelings, give yourself reassurance or question what you heard. Whatever you need," "Hmm. So like an interview with yourself?" "It's creating a habit of talking to yourself like you would talk to a friend. Developing a healthier, stronger and kinder inner voice," "Interesting. But is this thing private? Or are you going to be able to listen in on what I say? "All your recordings stay on your device. They arent sent to a server, so there is no way I (or anyone else) can listen to them." "Ok, I guess I have nothing to lose by trying it out. How do I check this thing out?" "Just get it from the App Store. It has a subscription with various pricing plans -  and you get a free trial so you have nothing to lose by trying it out," "Great. I'll check it out!" --- Self-Talk Voice Journal requires a subscription. Every subscription comes with a free trial, so you can try out the app and change your mind at no cost. You will not be charged during your free trial period. The total amount for the subscription period will be charged to your iTunes Account. The subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term unless turned off in your iTunes Account at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Subscriptions can be managed via your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of your free trial is forfeited after purchase. --- Website: https://suntreeapps.com/selftalk/ Terms of Use: https://suntreeapps.com/selftalk/terms.html

About

Endless Rumination

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Stuck in your head? Describe what's bothering you and get fresh perspectives from 20 personas — a comedian, a stoic philosopher, a therapist, your grandma, even your dog. Your thoughts never leave your iPhone. WHAT IT DOES Type out what's on your mind (20-50 words), then scroll through perspectives from wildly different viewpoints. A nihilist who finds freedom in meaninglessness. A five-year-old who suggests snacks. A drill sergeant with zero patience for overthinking. Each one engages with your specific situation — no generic advice. The goal isn't to solve your problem. It's to break the loop. When you see your worry through 20 different lenses, the grip loosens. COMPLETELY PRIVATE This is not a cloud app. Your words are processed locally and never transmitted anywhere. No accounts. No sign-ups. No tracking. No analytics. No ads. The privacy label says "Data Not Collected" because we literally collect nothing. 20 BUILT-IN PERSPECTIVES The Comedian — finds the absurdity in your situation The Stoic — Marcus Aurelius on what you can and can't control The Nihilist — nothing matters, and that's weirdly freeing ... and more ! Free users get 5 random perspectives per submission. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock all 20 perspectives on every submission. Navigate back and forth between takes. Choose which lenses to include. VOICE PACKS — HISTORICAL FIGURES Go deeper with 4 optional voice packs, each adding 5 legendary minds: The Revolutionaries — Lenin, Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Sigmund Freud, Cleopatra The Creators — Leonardo da Vinci, Emily Dickinson, Miyamoto Musashi, Walt Whitman, Frida Kahlo The Strategists — Dale Carnegie, Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Benjamin Franklin, P.T. Barnum The Philosophers — Kant, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Epictetus, Lao Tzu IMPORTANT Endless Rumination is a creative thinking tool, not a mental health service. It is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice. If you are in crisis, please contact a mental health professional or crisis helpline. Requires iPhone 12 Pro or later (6 GB RAM minimum). iOS 18 required. Pro subscription is $9.99/month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscription auto-renews monthly unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage in Settings > Subscriptions. Voice packs are $4.99 each, one-time purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.symmetry.ro/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://www.symmetry.ro/terms.html Support: endless-support@symmetry.ro

Screenshots

Self4 screens
Endless Rumination4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Endless Rumination at every 3 weeks against Self's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Self sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Endless Rumination sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self ships an update every 3 months, Endless Rumination every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Self versus Endless Rumination: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfEndless Rumination
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB2.1 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLogic ColonyBogdan Constantin Lucaci

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Self

Subscriptions3
  • Self-Talk Premium14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Self-Talk Premium14 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • Self-Talk Premium14 Days trial$59.991 Year
6 purchases

Endless Rumination

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time5
  • 3 extra takes$0.99
  • Strategists Pack$4.99
  • Revolutionaries Pack$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Philosophers Pack$4.99
  • Creators Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Endless Rumination free?
Endless Rumination is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Self or Endless Rumination have ads?
Neither Self nor Endless Rumination shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Self or Endless Rumination?
Self ships an update every 3 months, and Endless Rumination every 3 weeks. Most recently, Self was updated on October 6, 2026 and Endless Rumination on October 25, 2026.

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