# Tickle vs Self

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Self at 100% against Tickle's 31%. Self also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Tickle's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tickle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Self sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Self holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tickle has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Tickle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Self's.

Tickle ships an update every 9 days, Self every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tickle | Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickle-infinite-tales/id6760343135/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-insert-simulation/id6814698219/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moxin Tang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882300990) | [Make Your Wish LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788054192) |

## What reviewers say

### Tickle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickle-infinite-tales/id6760343135)

This AI-powered app lets you co-create stories. Start with an engaging opening and then guide the plot, characters, and tone to craft unique narratives across various genres. Rewrite moments and expand your tales into full novels.

**Highlights:** AI-generated story starters, Interactive plot and character control, Endless chapter creation, Multiple genre exploration, Personalized story pacing and emotion, Rewrite and edit story moments

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tickle Plus Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Tickle Plus Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Tickle Pro Monthly | $44.99 | per month |
| Tickle Plus Yearly | $94.99 | per year |
| Tickle Plus Yearly | $94.99 | per year |
| AI$5.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| AI$1.49 | $9.99 | one-time |
| AI$19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| AI$38.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| AI$69.99 | $69.99 | one-time |


### Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-insert-simulation/id6814698219)

This AI-powered app lets you rewrite existing novels and webtoons by altering characters, plot points, and endings. Create your own 'IF stories' and immerse yourself in new narratives based on your favorite works.

**Highlights:** Rewrite existing novels and webtoons, Customize character roles and genders, Alter plot points and endings, Immersive self-insert experience, AI-generated text stories, Interactive real-time story unfolding

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Volts | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Volts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Volts | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Volts | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tickle free?

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

### Is Self free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tickle or Self?

Self is rated higher. Tickle averages 3.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Self averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tickle or Self have ads?

Tickle shows ads; Self does not.

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

Tickle ships an update every 9 days, and Self every 2 days. Most recently, Tickle was updated on November 15, 2026 and Self on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*