Comparison

Self vs PathClear

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

Head to head
About

Self

Access your self-care courses and community sanctuary on the go. This app brings your learning and practices directly to your mobile device, making self-care accessible anywhere.

Highlights
  • Access self-care courses
  • Connect to The Self-Care Sanctuary
  • Mobile learning
  • On-the-go practices
  • Personalized self-care tools
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Introducing Self-Caring, a new app from The Self-Care Institute. Now you can access your courses and The Self-Care Sanctuary right from your phone. Keep self-care in the palm of your hands and take your learning and practices with you wherever you go. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PathClear

Features
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PathClear: Stay one day stronger. PathClear is a private, all in one recovery companion built for anyone working to break free from addiction whether that's alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, porn, gambling, sugar, or anything else holding you back. No judgment. No accounts shared. Just the tools you need, when you need them. Why PathClear is different Most recovery apps just count days. PathClear gives you a full toolkit grounded in CBT, mindfulness, and harm reduction principles plus an AI companion trained to listen at 3 AM when no one else is awake. What's inside • Sobriety Tracking: Track multiple recovery streaks side-by-side. See exactly how far you've come, in days, weeks, and milestones. • AI Recovery Companion: Talk through cravings, slips, and wins with a private, judgment-free chat companion any time of day. • Craving Toolkit: Ride out urges with science backed techniques: urge surfing, box breathing, grounding (5-4-3-2-1), body scan, progressive muscle relaxation, safe place visualization, thought reframing, and play the tape forward. • Encrypted Journal: Capture thoughts, triggers, and breakthroughs in a journal protected by app lock and on device encryption. • Daily Check-Ins: A 30-second mood and craving check that builds a real picture of your patterns over time. • Withdrawal Timeline: Know what to expect day by day for the substance you're stepping away from. • Risk Forecast & Weekly Reports: Spot the days and situations most likely to trip you up before they happen. • Crisis & SOS Support: One tap access to crisis lines and trained volunteers when you need someone in your corner right now. • Safety Plan: Build your personalized plan: warning signs, coping moves, people to call, places to avoid. • Support Network: Add trusted contacts who can be alerted when you need backup. • Goals & Milestones: Set what recovery means to you, and celebrate every step. • Recovery Library: Curated articles, meditations, and audio for every stage of the journey. • Slip Recovery: Slipped? You're not back at zero. Log it, learn from it, and keep moving. Designed for privacy Your recovery is yours. PathClear is built privacy-first: • App lock with Face ID / Touch ID • Encrypted journal entries • Discreet app icon and notifications • No selling, no advertising, ever Who PathClear is for • Anyone working toward sobriety or moderation • People who want privacy over public streak boards • Anyone supplementing therapy, AA/NA, SMART Recovery, or other programs • Friends and family supporting a loved one PathClear is not a substitute for professional medical care. If you are in crisis, please contact your local emergency number or a crisis hotline. Download PathClear today. The next day stronger starts now. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pathclear.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Self4 screens
PathClear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Self at none against PathClear's 2. On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PathClear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Self asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Self versus PathClear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfPathClear
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Self-Care InstituteUgochukwu Nwajagu

In-app purchases

None

Self

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PathClear

Subscriptions2
  • PathClear Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • PathClear Pro Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

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

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