Comparison

Self vs Elementa

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

Head to head
About

Self

Features
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Most apps track what you do. Self helps you become who you are. This isn't about streaks or productivity. It's about witnessing your transformation, one authentic action at a time. Define the identity you're becoming. Choose the actions that feel true to you. Show up gently, without force or resistance. Over time, you'll see yourself evolve - not through pressure, but through presence. Self is a mirror for your becoming. No guilt. No gamification. Just you, growing into yourself. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Elementa

Features
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Your birth chart, turned into one small ritual for today. Elementa translates your birth-chart balance and current transits into one focused daily ritual. See what changed, why the ritual was selected, and how your pattern is evolvingβ€”without information overload or streak pressure. WHAT YOU GET β€’ Fire, Earth, Air, and Water percentages from your birth data β€’ One featured daily ritual, with optional alternatives to explore β€’ A clear explanation comparing today with your natal baseline β€’ Transit details and transparent confidence when birth time is unknown β€’ A private daily check-in and seven-day Journey β€’ One optional reminder at the time you choose OPTIONAL PLUS β€’ Deep Insight, alternative rituals, favorites and 90-day Journey β€’ Weekly and monthly reports plus every ritual pack β€’ Monthly or annual access, with a 7-day annual trial for eligible new subscribers β€’ Lifetime Plus and themed ritual packs as one-time purchases Free users can optionally choose one rewarded video to unlock Deep Insight for 24 hours. Elementa does not show automatic, banner or interstitial ads. Your profile, ritual history, and private notes stay on your device. Optional anonymous product analytics can be disabled in Settings. Elementa offers astrology-inspired wellness reflection and is not medical advice. Privacy Policy: https://elementa.sozdizimi.com/privacy

Screenshots

Self4 screens
Elementa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elementa at none against Self's 2. Elementa also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). Self's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 $4.99 per month. Elementa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self ships an update every 10 days, Elementa every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Self versus Elementa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfElementa
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.517.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMichel PintoTAHIR CAN TURGUT

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Self

Subscriptions2
  • Self pro monthly$4.991 Month
  • Self pro yearly$39.991 Year
None

Elementa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elementa free?
Elementa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Self or Elementa have ads?
Elementa shows ads; Self does not.
Which is updated more often, Self or Elementa?
Self ships an update every 10 days, and Elementa every 5 days. Most recently, Self was updated on October 10, 2026 and Elementa on October 25, 2026.

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