SelfHacker vs Plans
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SelfHacker
This app helps you discover what personal growth methods work best for you. Track progress, gain insights through data, and stay organized with reminders and cloud sync. Customize your experience with multiple themes.
- Define exploration topics
- Log daily progress and notes
- Visualize progress with charts
- Manage multiple projects
- Set reminders
- Cloud sync via iCloud
- Customizable themes
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All-New iOS 26, All-New SelfHacker, Now Perfectly Adapted for iOS 26 Liquid Glass Design. Tired of working on gut feeling? Want to know what methods truly work for you? SelfHacker turns your personal growth into an exciting journey of discovery! Say goodbye to blind attempts and start active exploration. Whether you want to build new habits, boost productivity, or simply understand yourself better, SelfHacker provides all the tools you need: -- Start Exploring: Easily define your exploration topics and specific focus areas. Want to improve concentration? Build a morning routine? You decide! -- Record Progress: Conveniently log daily progress, notes, and observations, capturing every insight and thought along the way. -- Gain Insights: Through intuitive charts and data, clearly understand your progress and patterns, discovering which methods are "hacking" better results for you. -- Stay Organized: Manage multiple exploration projects simultaneously, keeping everything under control. -- Personal Experience: Multiple app themes available, customize your interface style. -- Stay on Track: Set reminders so you never miss a recording session or important milestone. -- Cloud Sync: Seamlessly sync your exploration data across all your devices via iCloud. 【Subscription Details】 Become a SelfHacker member to unlock all premium features. Enjoy future free updates with a commitment to ad-free experience. Auto-renewal through iTunes account, cancel anytime. Charges will be made 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. To cancel renewal, turn off auto-renewal in iTunes/Apple ID settings 24 hours before expiration. Note: This service is your choice to cancel; if not canceled, the next subscription cycle will automatically begin. 【Privacy Statement】 -- We strictly protect your privacy and security. -- We do not collect or store any personal sensitive information. -- All data is stored locally on your device. Privacy Policy: https://boyhood.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-1ddb095b905380c8b04ad2ba6cdc3e24?pvs=4 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/Download SelfHacker now and use exploration and data to shape a more understanding and efficient version of yourself!
Plans
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Can't focus? Plans helps you work in short, distraction-free sessions — so you actually finish what you start. A minimal focus timer with built-in task management. No clutter, no complexity — just you and your work. ——— WHY PLANS? ——— » Visual Focus Timer — Color-coded progress that shows exactly how much time remains. Stay in the zone without checking your phone. » Simple Task Management — Create and complete tasks with a tap. No folders, no tags, no setup. » Zen Mode — Block everything out. Pure silence, pure focus. » Focus & Flow — A distraction-free design that keeps your current priority front and center. » Home Screen Widgets — See your tasks and timer without even opening the app. » Just Works — Open it, set a timer, get things done. ——— PLANS PREMIUM ——— Unlock unlimited tasks, exclusive themes, and advanced customization. Monthly, yearly, or lifetime — your choice. ——— Questions or feedback? roman.ioscode@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shorthaired-tortoise-94b.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-301245c8ad8980bdb65ff572bd33177a Payment charged to iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled 24 hours before renewal date. Manage in Apple ID Account Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Plans at every 5 days against SelfHacker's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SelfHacker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Plans sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SelfHacker ships an update monthly, Plans every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SelfHacker | Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 振 劳 | Roman Herasymov |
In-app purchases
SelfHacker
- Monthly Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Lifetime Membership$3.99
Plans
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$6.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$9.99









