Comparison

Self vs RoooM Talk

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

Head to head
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.

About

RoooM Talk

Features
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SNSのようにフォロワーや「いいね」を気にする必要はありません。 話したい時だけ参加し、時間制で部屋は自動終了します。 【特徴】 ・登録不要ですぐに利用可能 ・匿名だから本音で話しやすい ・目的ごとに部屋を作成できる ・参加人数や閲覧数を確認可能 ・画像付きの投稿にも対応 ・気になる部屋をすぐ見つけられる 雑談、相談、趣味、悩み相談など、さまざまなテーマで自由に交流できます。 「話したい時だけ、話せばいい。」 そんな新しいコミュニケーションの場所がRoooMです。

Screenshots

Self4 screens
RoooM Talk4 screens

Verdict

The call

Self and RoooM Talk are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self ships an update every 2 weeks, RoooM Talk every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Self versus RoooM Talk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfRoooM Talk
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYuki ShimazuMASTER BUYER, K.K.

In-app purchases

None

Self

No in-app purchases

None

RoooM Talk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoooM Talk free?
RoooM Talk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Self or RoooM Talk have ads?
Neither Self nor RoooM Talk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Self or RoooM Talk?
Self ships an update every 2 weeks, and RoooM Talk every 10 days. Most recently, Self was updated on October 24, 2026 and RoooM Talk on October 24, 2026.

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