# Self vs Numina

The clearest difference is ads: Self at none against Numina's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Self sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Numina sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Self ships an update every 10 days, Numina every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Self | Numina |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numina-synchronicity-journal/id6783467412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michel Pinto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873782410) | [Matchbook Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656123277) |

## What reviewers say

### Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-identity-builder/id6758582687)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Self pro monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Self pro yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Numina

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numina-synchronicity-journal/id6783467412)

This app helps you privately journal recurring numbers, signs, and coincidences. It analyzes your entries to reveal personal patterns, streaks, and common associations with moods and locations. Unlock deeper insights and a full history with an optional Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** One-tap logging of numbers and signs, Personalized insights and pattern analysis, Mapping of sighting locations, Private, editable journal history, Data export functionality, Shareable entry cards

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Numina Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Numina Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Numina Pro (Lifetime) | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Self free?

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

### Is Numina free?

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

### Do Self or Numina have ads?

Numina shows ads; Self does not.

### Which is updated more often, Self or Numina?

Self ships an update every 10 days, and Numina every 3 weeks. Most recently, Self was updated on September 8, 2026 and Numina on August 30, 2026.

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