# DLog! vs Self

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DLog! at none against Self's 1. DLog! also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). Self's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DLog! asks for nothing beyond the download.

DLog! ships an update every 5 days, Self every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DLog! | Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-suggestion-affirmations/id6754752885/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoftWord LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815935412) | [chanhyeok choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799983470) |

## What reviewers say

### DLog!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dlog-days-log-countdown/id6746247667)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-suggestion-affirmations/id6754752885)

Create personalized autosuggestion sentences and receive them as daily reminders. Choose between interval or fixed-time notifications, set quiet hours, and organize phrases with themes or favorites. All core features are available locally without an account.

**Highlights:** Customizable autosuggestion sentences, Interval and fixed-time reminders, Quiet Hours for night-time, Themed and favorite phrases, Local notifications only, No account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DLog! free?

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

### Is Self free?

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

### Do DLog! or Self have ads?

DLog! shows ads; Self does not.

### Which is updated more often, DLog! or Self?

DLog! ships an update every 5 days, and Self every 6 days. Most recently, DLog! was updated on October 11, 2026 and Self on October 24, 2026.

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