MySEL vs Magic Mitten
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MySEL
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The MySEL app was created to help early childhood teachers assess their understanding of the skills needed to support children’s social and emotional development. The foundation of this assessment is based on the Pyramid Model's Inventory of Practice.
Magic Mitten
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The "Magic Mitten" app is designed for Ukrainian children affected by war. It is a SEL (social and emotional learning) psychological first aid kit, based on a tale with exercises and tools, teaching ways to relax, be aware of their feelings and cope better. Created by Dr. Hesna Al Ghaoui, Dr. Solfrid Raknes, and illustrator Bibor Timko.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Mitten at every 3 weeks against MySEL's every 5 months. Magic Mitten also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MySEL ships an update every 5 months, Magic Mitten every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySEL | Magic Mitten |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Paul Tangen | RILTECH Szoftver Informatikai Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag |
In-app purchases
MySEL
No in-app purchases
Magic Mitten
No in-app purchases
