Comparison

NearPass vs Self

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

Head to head
About

NearPass

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Connect with people around you, no internet needed. NearPass is a brand new way to chat with people nearby using Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct โ€” no internet connection required. Radar to find people nearby: Open the app and see NearPass users around you on a real-time radar. Tap anyone to start chatting instantly. No internet needed: Powered by Apple's Multipeer Connectivity โ€” works via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct. Perfect for festivals, off-grid areas, or anywhere with no signal. Stay anonymous: No account registration needed. Just set a display name and avatar and you're ready to go. Your safety matters: Block and report any user you feel uncomfortable with.

About

Self

Features
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Self-Control Mate is a habit tracker and supportive community for people working toward better routines, stronger focus, and lasting self-control. Changing a habit can be difficult when you do it alone. Self-Control Mate helps you track your progress, celebrate small wins, and stay connected with people working toward similar goals. This is more than a streak counter. It is a place to share progress, learn from other people's experiences, and keep moving forward. Two main features: 1. A supportive community for personal goals - Share progress, challenges, wins, motivation, and daily reflections - Encourage each other with likes and comments - Learn practical ideas from people pursuing similar goals - Report inappropriate posts and block users when needed The community is moderated under clear guidelines to help keep discussions safe and constructive. 2. A counter that makes your effort visible - See your current streak at a glance - Track progress toward your personal habit goals - Restart anytime and keep learning from your journey Self-Control Mate is for people who: - Want to change a habit but find it difficult to stay consistent - Want to build focus, self-control, and a more productive daily life - Want a simple habit counter or streak tracker - Want encouragement from people with similar goals Small steps add up. Start with Self-Control Mate today and take the next step toward better habits.

Screenshots

Self4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Self at 3 against NearPass's โ€”. Self also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
NearPass versus Self: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNearPassSelf
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
Adsโ€”No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB84 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKOICHI TAKAHASHIYuki Shimazu

In-app purchases

None

NearPass

No in-app purchases

None

Self

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NearPass free?
NearPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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