# Brainbuddy vs SelfQuest

The clearest difference is rating: Brainbuddy at 4.7 against SelfQuest's 4.1. Brainbuddy also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 489) and device support (3 vs 1). SelfQuest's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 41%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainbuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SelfQuest sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brainbuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainbuddy has 26K ratings behind it against 489, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Brainbuddy's written reviews are positive against 70% of SelfQuest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Brainbuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, SelfQuest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainbuddy | SelfQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbuddy-quit-pmo/id726780077/reviews)** | [4.1 (489 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfquest/id6498150329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 489 |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **69.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppStudio Australia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/570088679) | [james kirkham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741575728) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainbuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbuddy-quit-pmo/id726780077)

This app helps users break free from digital habits and addictive behaviors through a neuroscience-based approach. It offers educational programs, progress tracking, and community support to rewire the brain and improve self-control.

**Highlights:** Neuroscience-based habit rewiring program, 100-day evidence-based education, Progress tracking and daily checkups, Supportive community and accountability challenges, Content blocker and web filter, Personalized 'Life Tree' growth visualization

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $37.99 | per 3 months |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Course anxiety | $7.99 | one-time |
| Course selfcontrol | $7.99 | one-time |
| Course confidence | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for overcoming addiction
- 🚀 Effective accountability and tracking features
- 💡 Valuable community support
- 🌳 Motivating progress tracking (e.g., life tree)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., syncing issues, content blocker problems)
- 🚫 Limited free features
- 🤔 Lack of diversity and inclusivity in content

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent check-in tracking and streak resets
- Inability to delete or manage community posts
- Unreliable content blocker functionality

**Requested features**

- More meditation and relaxation content
- Improved social features and community interaction
- Customizable progress tracking and goal-setting
- Better integration with other devices (e.g., iPad, Mac)


### SelfQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfquest/id6498150329)

Turn your fitness and habit goals into an epic adventure. Create a hero, join a guild, and complete quests that translate to real-world progress. Earn rewards, level up, and battle friends to stay motivated and consistent.

**Highlights:** Hero creation and progression, Gamified quests for habits, Guilds for social accountability, PvP hero battles, Character customization with gear, Customizable quests

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monarch Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Monarch Year Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Monarch Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Bundle E | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle D | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle C | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle A | $5.99 | one-time |
| 125 Keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| 125 keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| S Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle S | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Keys | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 keys | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Completely changed how I stay consistent
- 🎮 Turning fitness into a game
- 🎯 Keeps me motivated and on track
- 🕹️ Fun and accountability
- 💪 Helped me get stronger

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid version prevents free quests
- 🐛 Bugs with daily quest resets
- 🤔 Unclear how to progress and upgrade
- 🤖 Lack of explanation on mechanics
- 🕹️ Combat feels slow and boring

**Reported bugs**

- Daily quest resets not working
- Strava connection limit reached
- Ads not working as intended
- Inability to edit username
- Gear and progress loss issues

**Requested features**

- Add more free quests and content
- Improve the combat system
- Make quests more visually engaging
- Add worldwide leaderboard and competition
- Integrate with more fitness trackers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainbuddy free?

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

### Is SelfQuest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brainbuddy or SelfQuest?

Brainbuddy is rated higher. Brainbuddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while SelfQuest averages 4.1 from 489 ratings.

### Do Brainbuddy or SelfQuest have ads?

Neither Brainbuddy nor SelfQuest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brainbuddy or SelfQuest?

Brainbuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and SelfQuest every 5 days. Most recently, Brainbuddy was updated on October 21, 2026 and SelfQuest on October 19, 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.*