Comparison

MindDiary vs Self

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MindDiary

Features
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I believe that overcoming depression involves achieving small goals and objectively reflecting on your emotions by journaling. That’s why I created this app. This app helps you gently record your emotions throughout the day and set small goals to foster a sense of accomplishment. Understand yourself better and take steps toward a positive transformation. This app is designed for everyone who experiences feelings of sadness, just like me. By expressing your emotions in writing and growing through small achievements, you’ll gradually discover a changing, more hopeful version of yourself. Let this app support your small but meaningful beginnings.

About

Self

Features
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Safe Care helps you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Practice mindfulness, gratitude, and calmness through short guided meditations and gentle breathing exercises designed to reduce stress and improve focus. With Safe Care you can: β€’ Meditate anytime β€” morning, evening, or before sleep. β€’ Use breathing techniques like 4-7-8 and box breathing to relax. β€’ Keep a gratitude journal to improve your mood. β€’ Build mindful habits that help you stay balanced every day. β€’ Fall asleep faster with relaxing sounds and guided sessions. Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to live more mindfully. Start your journey toward inner peace today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MindDiary4 screens
Self4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MindDiary at none against Self's 2. MindDiary also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Self sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MindDiary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 5 level
MindDiary versus Self: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindDiarySelf
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAEHUN KUSergei Lazarenko

In-app purchases

None

MindDiary

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Self

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is MindDiary free?
MindDiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MindDiary or Self have ads?
Neither MindDiary nor Self shows ads.

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