self vs Void Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
self
This app helps you monitor and understand your emotions through daily check-ins, guided reflections, and visual representations of your feelings. It provides tools for self-analysis and insights into your emotional patterns to support mental well-being.
- Daily mood check-ins
- Voice memo and picture logging
- Emotional wave pattern visualization
- Guided self-analysis reflections
- Insights into emotional patterns
- Track emotions over time
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self is here to help you monitor and understand your emotions. By syncing with your mood’s natural frequencies, we offer a structured approach to emotional well-being, giving you the tools you need to take care of your mental health. With self you can: – Check-in: log your feelings daily and express yourself by writing, adding a picture, or recording a voice memo. Visualize your emotions through intuitive wave patterns that reflect your highs and lows. – Inner Dialogue: practice self-analysis techniques with guided reflections that help you see the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. – You: view how your emotions change over time and discover insights of your own emotional patterns. Start your journey to emotional clarity today. self: raised on emotion.
Void Journal
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Enter the Void. Void Journal is not just a diary; it is a repository for the thoughts you cannot speak aloud. Designed for shadow work, venting, and deep reflection, this app offers a safe, atmospheric space to release your burdens. FEATURES: • The Void: A minimalist, dark interface that focuses solely on your words. • Ink Economy: Every word costs Ink. Write meaningfully. Earn Ink by returning daily or unlock the "Archivist" status for infinite creation. • Mystical Stationery: Unlock rare quills, inks, and paper textures (Bone Stylus, Gilded Quill, Obsidian Paper) to customize your ritual. • Drawing Mode: Sometimes words are not enough. Sketch your feelings directly onto the canvas. • Ghostly Feedback: The app listens. Occasionally, the void may whisper back... Join the Society of Archivists. Keep your secrets. Free your mind. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: self at none against Void Journal's 4. self also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). Void Journal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Void Journal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. self asks for nothing beyond the download.
self ships an update every 4 days, Void Journal every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | self | Void Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eduardo Menegaz Pretto | ERIK GARAJ |
In-app purchases
self
No in-app purchases
Void Journal
- The Archivist's Oath3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Small Vial$0.99
- Ink Bottle$2.99
- Master's Inkwell$4.99









