Comparison

SelfHacker vs Curio

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Define exploration topics
  • Log daily progress and notes
  • Visualize progress with charts
  • Manage multiple projects
  • Set reminders
  • Cloud sync via iCloud
  • Customizable themes
Features
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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!

About

Curio

Features
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Curio is a private showcase and life archive for the objects you collect. Turn a photo of a blind box, trading card, CD, poster, model, favorite cup, or any keepsake into a sticker-style cover and place it in your personal showcase. You can also keep the full photo. One item can belong to multiple series, viewed as stickers, displays, or a flipbook. Every item has a timeline. Record when you acquired it, maintenance, repairs, costs, trips, and retirement, while Curio keeps track of its real cost. Use the Life Calendar to revisit stories by month, add events, and schedule the next maintenance or review reminder. Key features: • Smart covers with manual adjustment • Private showcase, search, and multi-series organization • Item timelines and Life Calendar • Real cost tracking and recurring reminders • Retirement archive, backup, and optional iCloud sync • Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode protection • Shareable cards for individual items Curio helps you preserve each object and the story that grows around it. Requires iOS 17 or later. Email:wulingxi93@qq.com Privacy Policy:https://ssdiwu.github.io/curio-privacy/ Terms of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SelfHacker4 screens
Curio4 screens

Verdict

The call

SelfHacker and Curio are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SelfHacker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Curio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SelfHacker ships an update monthly, Curio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SelfHacker versus Curio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfHackerCurio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB331 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer振 劳凌晞 吴

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SelfHacker

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$3.99
3 purchases

Curio

Subscriptions2
  • 月度会员$2.991 Month
  • 年度会员$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • 永久会员$12.99

Questions

Is SelfHacker free?
SelfHacker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Curio free?
Curio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SelfHacker or Curio have ads?
Neither SelfHacker nor Curio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SelfHacker or Curio?
SelfHacker ships an update monthly, and Curio fortnightly. Most recently, SelfHacker was updated on October 20, 2026 and Curio on October 28, 2026.

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