# Ali vs Self

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Self at none against Ali's 2. Ali's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ali sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Self asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ali against 5.0 for Self. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Ali ships an update every 3 weeks, Self every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ali | Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ali-app/id6475957456/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-valet/id6587558155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ali App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725454853) | [Self-Valet LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759380029) |

## What reviewers say

### Ali

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ali-app/id6475957456)

Connect with others facing similar challenges in a safe, virtual space. Offers a listening ear and support at your convenience. Premium features unlock unlimited group creation and video call time.

**Highlights:** Connect with people in similar situations, Virtual support and listening ear, Create unlimited discussions/groups (subscribed), Unlimited video call time (subscribed), Ad-free experience (subscribed)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly plan | $99.99 | per year |


### Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-valet/id6587558155)

Find convenient parking near popular attractions by connecting with hosts who list private parking spaces. This app simplifies the search for parking in high-demand areas, offering a user-friendly experience for both drivers and property owners.

**Highlights:** Find parking near attractions, Connect with private parking hosts, List your parking space, User-friendly interface, Specific search capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ali free?

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

### Is Self free?

Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Ali and Self are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Ali or Self have ads?

Neither Ali nor Self shows ads.

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

Ali ships an update every 3 weeks, and Self every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ali was updated on October 5, 2026 and Self on October 5, 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.*