# SelfQuest vs PlayCulture

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlayCulture at none against SelfQuest's 16. PlayCulture also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (81% vs 70%). SelfQuest's advantage is ratings volume (490 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SelfQuest sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. PlayCulture asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlayCulture holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SelfQuest has 490 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of SelfQuest's written reviews are positive against 81% of PlayCulture's.

SelfQuest ships an update every 4 days, PlayCulture weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SelfQuest | PlayCulture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfquest/id6498150329/reviews) | **[4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playculture/id6797929683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **490** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 152 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [james kirkham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741575728) | [PlayCulture Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797929685) |

## 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


### PlayCulture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playculture/id6797929683)

Organize and play exciting outdoor games with friends and groups. This app facilitates setting up and running interactive, in-person activities, complete with leaderboards and stats. It's designed for meetups, parties, and social gatherings, offering a fun way to engage in physical play.

**Highlights:** Set up and run outdoor games, In-person group activities, Leaderboards and stats, Offline capable, Private and human-first design, One game: Zombies

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SelfQuest free?

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

### Is PlayCulture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SelfQuest or PlayCulture?

PlayCulture is rated higher. SelfQuest averages 4.1 out of 5 from 490 ratings, while PlayCulture averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do SelfQuest or PlayCulture have ads?

Neither SelfQuest nor PlayCulture shows ads.

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

SelfQuest ships an update every 4 days, and PlayCulture weekly. Most recently, SelfQuest was updated on October 25, 2026 and PlayCulture on October 29, 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.*