Comparison

Self vs Brim

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

Head to head
About

Self

Features
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Have you ever had one of those moments? You know you should work out, but you're glued to the couch scrolling your phone. You want to sleep early, but it's 2 AM and you're still wide awake. You want to say no, but somehow you say "sure" again. And then the voice kicks in: "What's wrong with me?" Here's the truth: You can never become a better person by hating who you are. --- Self-Love Project is not another habit tracker. It's not another motivational quote app. It's an identity shift tool โ€” when you're stuck, it helps you see the situation through the eyes of your ideal self, and make a different choice. How does it work? Imagine the person you most want to become. She's decisive, disciplined, gentle yet strong. When you don't know what to do โ€” you just ask one question: "What would she do?" The answer usually appears in that very moment. --- Core Features: Identity Shift Ritual When you're "stuck," tap the button. Write down your struggle. After a guided breathing exercise, you'll revisit the problem as your ideal self โ€” and make the decision the better you would make. Growth Journal Every identity shift is recorded. Looking back, you'll realize โ€” you've been growing all along. 21-Day Transformation Challenge Psychology research shows 21 days is enough to build a new habit. Do at least one identity shift per day or record one thing you did as your ideal self. 21 days. Watch yourself transform. Daily Affirmations A warm reminder every day: you deserve to be loved, especially by yourself. Personalized Aura Choose your aura color โ€” Confidence Red, Serenity Blue, Vitality Green, Warmth Orange, Wisdom Purple, or Creativity Pink. The entire app transforms with your choice. Bilingual Support Full Chinese and English support. Switch anytime. --- This is not a tool that teaches you "how to be better." This is a tool that helps you discover "you can already be great." You don't need to fix yourself. You just need to love yourself. --- Free 3-day trial ยท Just ยฅ6 to unlock the full version The price of a convenience store drink, for a better you. ---

About

Brim

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That racing heart. The tight chest. The wave of "something is wrong." Panic feels terrifying โ€” but it doesn't have to run your life. Brim lives in your pocket, ready to talk you through the hardest moments and help you feel steadier every day. WHEN PANIC HITS Open SOS and Brim walks you through the wave step by step โ€” what's happening in your body, why you're safe, and exactly what to do until it passes. CALM YOUR BODY IN ABOUT 90 SECONDS Guided breathing that actually works: box breathing, belly breathing, coherent breathing, and physiological sighs โ€” techniques chosen because they settle your nervous system fast. UNDERSTAND WHY PANIC HAPPENS Bite-sized lessons demystify anxiety and panic. When you know what your body is doing and why, fear loses its grip. WIND DOWN AND SLEEP Soothing soundscapes and softly narrated bedtime stories help an anxious mind let go at the end of the day. A JOURNAL THAT'S TRULY YOURS Track how you feel, spot your triggers, and watch your patterns change over time. MEET BRIMMY A gentle AI companion you can talk to anytime โ€” encouragement, perspective, and support in the moments between the hard moments. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No login. Your journal entries and conversations with Brimmy stay on your device โ€” always. Try everything free for 7 days with Brim Pro. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://anxietymanagementhub.com/brim-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://anxietymanagementhub.com/brim-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Self4 screens
Brim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Brim at 15.1 against Self's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Self versus Brim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfBrim
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB208 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer้˜ณ ๅญ™Digitonica SRL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Self

One-time1
  • Self-Love-Project Pro$0.99
2 purchases

Brim

Subscriptions2
  • Brim Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Brim Pro7 Days trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brim free?
Brim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Self or Brim have ads?
Neither Self nor Brim shows ads.

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