# SelfQuest vs PsycheMax

The clearest difference is device support: PsycheMax at 3 against SelfQuest's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SelfQuest sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and PsycheMax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SelfQuest ships an update every 5 days, PsycheMax every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SelfQuest | PsycheMax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (488 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfquest/id6498150329/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **488** | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [james kirkham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741575728) | [Kerem Erol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846591035) |

## What reviewers say

### SelfQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfquest/id6498150329)

Turn your fitness and habit goals into an epic adventure. Create a hero, join a guild, and complete quests that translate to real-world progress. Earn rewards, level up, and battle friends to stay motivated and consistent.

**Highlights:** Hero creation and progression, Gamified quests for habits, Guilds for social accountability, PvP hero battles, Character customization with gear, Customizable quests

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monarch Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Monarch Year Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Monarch Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Bundle E | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle D | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle C | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle A | $5.99 | one-time |
| 125 Keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| 125 keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| S Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle S | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Keys | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 keys | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Completely changed how I stay consistent
- 🎮 Turning fitness into a game
- 🎯 Keeps me motivated and on track
- 🕹️ Fun and accountability
- 💪 Helped me get stronger

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid version prevents free quests
- 🐛 Bugs with daily quest resets
- 🤔 Unclear how to progress and upgrade
- 🤖 Lack of explanation on mechanics
- 🕹️ Combat feels slow and boring

**Reported bugs**

- Daily quest resets not working
- Strava connection limit reached
- Ads not working as intended
- Inability to edit username
- Gear and progress loss issues

**Requested features**

- Add more free quests and content
- Improve the combat system
- Make quests more visually engaging
- Add worldwide leaderboard and competition
- Integrate with more fitness trackers


### PsycheMax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psychemax/id6757407397)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PsycheMax Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SelfQuest free?

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

### Is PsycheMax free?

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

### Do SelfQuest or PsycheMax have ads?

Neither SelfQuest nor PsycheMax shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SelfQuest or PsycheMax?

SelfQuest ships an update every 5 days, and PsycheMax every 3 days. Most recently, SelfQuest was updated on October 14, 2026 and PsycheMax on October 9, 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.*