Daily Studies About the Self vs Inkdrift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Daily Studies About the Self
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People have ideas about themselves. We want to know how these ideas are influenced by our social world. If you'd like to participate in this study, you will be asked to install a smartphone app and answer daily surveys about yourself. This app was developed as part of a research study at Princeton University (https://socialselves.web.app). The app is available for anyone to download and use. However, if you would like to participate in the full research study, please contact us at crockett.laboratory@gmail.com.
Inkdrift
This app offers a distraction-free reading experience for language learners. Instantly get contextual definitions by tapping words or full sentence translations by holding them, all within the text. It includes built-in stories and allows importing your own EPUB files to build reading habits.
- Instant contextual definitions
- Full sentence translations
- EPUB file import
- Built-in graded stories
- Daily reading timers
- Reading streak tracking
- Cumulative reading badges
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Stop translating. Start reading. Inkdrift is a distraction-free reading experience for language learners. Tap any word for an instant definition, or hold a sentence for a full translation—without ever leaving your page. Reading in a new language shouldn't mean constantly switching to a dictionary app, losing your place, and breaking your momentum. Inkdrift keeps you in the flow. Every definition is contextual, tailored specifically to what the word means in the passage you are reading right now. Start immediately with our built-in starter books in Chinese, Spanish, and German. Explore simplified historical tales—from Heroes of the Marsh to The Sword of El Cid to Hansel and Gretel. Already have your own reading material? Seamlessly import your own EPUB files to read whatever you like. Consistency is the key to fluency. Set a daily reading timer (10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes) and read until the session finishes. Track your daily pages read, maintain your reading streaks, and unlock cumulative reading badges to celebrate your milestones as you go. * Instant Context: Tap any word for an instant, contextual definition. * Full Translations: Hold a sentence for a complete translation, including pronunciation and notes. * Bring Your Own Books: Easily import any DRM-free EPUB file. * Inkdrift Library: Built-in graded stories in Chinese, Spanish, and German to get you started immediately. * Goal Trackers: Reading timers and session tracking to build a daily immersion habit. * Celebrate Wins: Earn cumulative reading badges as you hit new milestones. * Immersive UI: A beautiful, distraction-free interface designed to let you focus on the story.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Daily Studies About the Self at 12.0 against Inkdrift's 18.0. 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.
Daily Studies About the Self ships an update every 5 days, Inkdrift every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Daily Studies About the Self | Inkdrift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Princeton University | Andrew Stromme LLC |
In-app purchases
Daily Studies About the Self
No in-app purchases
Inkdrift
No in-app purchases
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