Comparison

Self vs Universal Profiles

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 provides a private and portable digital identity using zero-knowledge proofs. It allows users to prove their humanity and verify their identity across various applications without sharing unnecessary personal data, enhancing security and privacy in Web3 and beyond.

Highlights
  • zk Passport for secure sign-ins
  • Proof of Humanity verification
  • Web3 and DeFi access
  • Privacy-first data handling
  • One-tap verification
  • Aadhaar support (India)
Features
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Self is the privacy-first way to prove you're human and verify who you are online (or give your agent a secure identity), without handing over your personal data. Trusted by Google, Opera, and 15M+ users. Verify your real-world identity once using a biometric passport, biometric national ID cards, Aadhaar, or any other supported identity document. Once registered, you can prove the specific attributes services require, such as your humanity, age, or nationality, without ever disclosing the underlying document or your personal information. Key Features: PROOF OF HUMAN: Prove you're a real person rather than an automated or duplicate account. AGE VERIFICATION: Confirm you're over 18 (or any age threshold) without revealing your birthday. Built for social apps, marketplaces, and age-gated services. PRE-KYC: Verify your eligibility (age, country of residence, sanctions, etc.) before any KYC process, only sharing your personal information with companies and institutions once necessary. AGENT ID: Delegate your identity credentials to your autonomous agent, unlocking broader utility and access across the internet. PRIVACY BY DESIGN: Self is using the latest zero-knowledge technology, fully audited by the world’s best security experts. All data is stored locally on the user’s device — never on any servers. When a user verifies their identity, a verifiable credential is created and saved securely in the app. There’s no cloud storage, no centralized database, and no way for anyone - including Self - to access the data without the user's consent. "We’re committed to ensuring developers can build faster with reduced friction while maintaining industry‑leading security standards," said Rich Widmann, Google. "Integrating Self allows us to further this mission with frontier zero‑knowledge solutions." Why Self Defend against bots and duplicate identities Meet age and compliance requirements without surrendering personal information Carry one verified identity across the apps you use, instead of re-uploading documents at every sign-up Help establish a global standard for verified identity that keeps people, not platforms, in control of their data

About

Universal Profiles

Manage your blockchain-based digital identity securely and easily. Interact with decentralized applications, send and receive digital assets, and control your online presence on the LUKSO blockchain. New users can create their first profile with a simple onboarding process.

Highlights
  • Blockchain-based digital identity
  • Secure online presence management
  • Digital asset management
  • Decentralized application interaction
  • LUKSO blockchain integration
  • Easy onboarding for new users
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Based on the ERC725 Account (LSP0) standard, Universal Profiles are blockchain-based digital identities that provide a secure and user-friendly way to manage your online presence and assets. The Universal Profiles mobile app enables flexible and secure management of your Universal Profiles and interactions with decentralised applications on the LUKSO blockchain, like sending and receiving digital assets. If you already have a Universal Profile on the Universal Profiles browser extension, you can export it to the this mobile application and enjoy your it on both platforms. If you are a new user, the easy onboarding process will help you create your very first Universal Profile and introduce you to decentralised social world of LUKSO. Join the decentralised revolution and take control of your digital identity with Universal Profiles.

Screenshots

Self3 screens
Universal Profiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Profiles at 4.9 against Self's 4.3. Universal Profiles also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 75%). Self's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Profiles holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Self's written reviews are positive against 93% of Universal Profiles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self ships an update every 9 days, Universal Profiles every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Self versus Universal Profiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfUniversal Profiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings)4.9 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews93.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2330 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProof of Passport, LLCUniversal Everything GmbH

Customer experience

Self

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Universal Profiles

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Self

No in-app purchases

None

Universal Profiles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Profiles free?
Universal Profiles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Self or Universal Profiles?
Universal Profiles is rated higher. Self averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Universal Profiles averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.
Do Self or Universal Profiles have ads?
Neither Self nor Universal Profiles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Self or Universal Profiles?
Self ships an update every 9 days, and Universal Profiles every 3 weeks. Most recently, Self was updated on September 15, 2026 and Universal Profiles on June 30, 2026.

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