Within vs Self Love
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Within
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Find out why you feel the way you feel. Within is a shadow work journal and emotional self-reflection app inspired by Jungian psychology. It helps you notice what moves you, meet the parts of you behind your reactions, and see the patterns that shape your life. Within isn’t a diary full of random prompts. It’s a calm, focused space for the moments that matter: the sudden reactions, the thoughts that keep coming back, the dreams that stay with you, and the relationships that touch something deeper. CAPTURE WHAT YOU LIVE · Moments: what happened, the emotions you felt, and who was involved · Thoughts: the ones that loop, judge or worry · Dreams: even if you only remember an image, a feeling or a place · Your body: tap the body to show where you felt it and what it felt like MEET THE PART OF YOU THAT SHOWED UP Reflection in Within is an encounter, not a quiz. Name what was touched in you, then meet the part that reacted: the Inner Critic, the Protector, the Abandoned Child… or, in good moments, the Playful Child, the Explorer, the Wise Self. Give it a shape, listen to what it says, discover what it fears or what it loves, answer it with a kind sentence, and bring it beside you. In the spirit of active imagination, you don’t push the part away. You get to know it. TAKE DISTANCE FROM YOUR THOUGHTS A heavy thought can be observed before it’s reflected on. In the spirit of CBT, look at it, question it, then let it drift further away from you. SPOT THE PATTERNS RUNNING YOUR LIFE Unconscious habits repeat until you see them. Patterns shows the parts of you that keep coming back, with their usual theme, the people involved, where they show up in your body, and what they need. Your emotional aura shows the balance of your recent emotions at a glance. GO DEEPER, AT YOUR OWN PACE · Personalized journaling prompts based on your recent entries · Reminders to come back and reflect later · An archive of everything you’ve captured, with reflected entries hidden if you like · Available in English, French and Spanish If you’re exploring shadow work, inner child work, emotional awareness, or self-discovery, Within is built for you. It’s for anyone ready to stop running from their difficult emotions and start learning from them, and to notice the good ones too. Understand your triggers. Meet the parts of you. Notice your patterns.
Self Love
This app provides daily affirmations and breathing exercises to help users build confidence, self-worth, and emotional calm. It's designed for those struggling with self-doubt or anxiety, offering a simple ritual to reconnect with oneself and foster inner steadiness.
- Daily self-love habit building
- Affirmations for self-worth
- Emotional check-ins
- Breathing exercises
- Progress tracking
- Gentle reminders
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Velora is a self-love affirmation app designed to help you build confidence, self-worth, and emotional calm. If you struggle with self-doubt, negative self-talk, anxiety, or overwhelm, Velora gives you a simple daily ritual to reconnect with yourself. Start with a gentle check-in, breathe through hard moments, and receive affirmations that support how you actually feel. Use Velora to: - Build a daily self-love habit - Read affirmations for self-worth and confidence - Check in with your emotions - Calm your mind with simple breathing exercises - Track your progress over time - Stay grounded with gentle reminders throughout the day Velora is made for anyone who wants more inner steadiness, more kindness toward themselves, and a softer way to move through everyday life. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew at the same price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://rasmuswindblixt.github.io/velora-legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://rasmuswindblixt.github.io/velora-legal/privacy — Velora is a wellness app. It is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. If you are in crisis, please contact a crisis helpline or emergency services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Within at 5.0 against Self Love's 1.0. Within also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Self Love sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Within asks for nothing beyond the download.
Within holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Within ships an update every 5 days, Self Love every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Within | Self Love |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Know Wealth Inc. | Rasmus Windblixt |
In-app purchases
Within
No in-app purchases
Self Love
- Velora Monthly$9.991 Month
- Velora Premium – Yearly$49.991 Year









