Best Examined Self Apps

217+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5β˜…, the examined self category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 217+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Examined Self

Dilemmo: Make Better Decisions#2

Dilemmo: Make Better Decisions by DEEPSTASH SRL

Thought experiments daily
Strong Contender
πŸ“š Education
4.0(746 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#92in Education
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Explore your personality through immersive ethical dilemmas and thought experiments. Make impossible choices in branching video scenarios to uncover your decision-making patterns and gain self-discovery insights across various life domains.

Zenfulnote: Journal & Heal#3

Zenfulnote: Journal & Heal by Zenfulnote LLC

The Shadow Work Journaling App
Worth Considering
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
4.8😊(3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app guides users through shadow work journaling to foster self-discovery and emotional healing. It offers tools to track emotional patterns, engage with inner 'shadow characters,' and access guided meditations and journaling prompts for personal growth.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Easy to use
  • 🌟 Transformative and empowering
  • πŸ‘ Enjoyable way to capture moods
  • πŸ’‘ Unique and curated content

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Occasional glitches and bugs
  • πŸ’° Subscription-based with limited free features
  • πŸ€” Some confusing emotion options

More Examined Self apps to explore

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TrueMe - Meet New People
TrueMe - Meet New People
TrueMe - Meet New People
Test | Connect | Reflect
Free

Explore your personality through insightful tests covering love, career, and character. Connect with like-minded individuals in a safe community, discovering 'resonance mates' for deeper conversations and self-discovery.

Psychological personality testsLife Lab for self-experimentationFind 'resonance mates'
🌟 Lifestyle
(79)
free with in-app purchases
5
TrueYou Daily Personality Test
TrueYou Daily Personality Test
TrueYou Daily Personality Test
Mental Wellness & Self Care
Free

This app offers daily personality tests, personalized journaling prompts, and tailored self-care activities to enhance mental wellbeing. It features an AI coach for exploring thoughts and feelings, and helps users understand their traits through popular personality systems.

Daily personality testsPersonalized journaling promptsTailored self-care activities
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(21)
freemium
6
SELF: Mental Health Self-Care
SELF: Mental Health Self-Care
SELF: Mental Health Self-Care
Self-Help & Daily Affirmations
Free

This app offers a guided journey to self-love and acceptance, featuring exercises designed by psychologists to improve mental health and self-esteem. It includes daily affirmations, breathing techniques, and introspective reflections for personal growth and healing.

Guided self-care for self-loveDaily positive affirmationsBreathing exercises
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(148)
free with in-app purchases
7
Innie: Self Discovery & Care
Innie: Self Discovery & Care
Innie: Self Discovery & Care
Emotions, Journal, Reflections
Free

Explore your inner self through a gamified journey of self-discovery. Answer personal questions to uncover patterns in your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Nurture a visual garden of insights as you evolve.

Gamified self-discoveryPersonalized questioningPattern recognition
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(102)
free with in-app purchases
8
Discover Yourself: Serene
Discover Yourself: Serene
Discover Yourself: Serene
Self Tests & CBT Courses
Free

This app provides tools for emotional wellness, including self-tests for various mental health conditions and personalized CBT courses. It features an AI journal, mood tracker, and daily insights to help users understand themselves better and improve their well-being.

Self-tests for ADHD, trauma, personality, and moodPersonalized CBT coursesAI journal and mood tracker
🌟 Lifestyle
(137)
free with in-app purchases
9
Kin:Find your personality
Kin:Find your personality
Kin:Find your personality
by Tim Huttner
Free

Explore your personality and emotional state through simple questions. Gain insights into how others perceive the world and foster understanding through self-awareness and connection.

Discover personality typeAssess emotional stateUnderstand different personalities
🌟 Lifestyle
(15)
free with in-app purchases
10
Self-Esteem Confidence Booster
Self-Esteem Confidence Booster
Self-Esteem Confidence Booster
Self-Worth Overcome Insecurity
Free

This app guides you through self-care practices to boost self-esteem and mental wellness. It offers thought-provoking exercises, guided reflections, and daily affirmations to foster self-love and personal growth. Discover chapters on recognizing strengths, self-acceptance, and facing criticism to empower yourself.

Guided self-care exercisesThought-provoking insightsBuild confidence and self-love
🌟 Lifestyle
(17)
free with in-app purchases
11
Perspective, a mindful journal
Perspective, a mindful journal
Perspective, a mindful journal
Daily reflection, mood tracker
Free

This app provides a safe space for daily reflection and self-discovery. It helps you capture thoughts, moods, and interests to gain insights, make better decisions, and manage anxiety. Rediscover yourself and improve your mental well-being through guided journaling.

Daily reflection promptsMood trackingCapture thoughts and interests
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(1.6K)
free
12
Work With Shadow - InnerParts
Work With Shadow - InnerParts
Work With Shadow - InnerParts
Jungian Archetypes
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
13
Growth Spiral | Self evolution
Growth Spiral | Self evolution
Growth Spiral | Self evolution
Embodied Mindfulness Practices
Free

This app offers guided meditations, yoga, and breathwork practices to help users overcome self-doubt and fear. It focuses on embodied self-development and strengthening the mind-body connection for personal growth. New content is regularly added to support users on their journey.

Guided meditationsShort yoga practicesBreathwork sessions
🌟 Lifestyle
(4)
free with in-app purchases
14
FaceMe-Fun Personality Tests
FaceMe-Fun Personality Tests
FaceMe-Fun Personality Tests
Psychological Face Reading
Free

Discover your personality, compatibility, and how to make a great impression. This app uses facial analysis and popular tests to provide insights into your character, relationships, and life events.

Personality type assessment via facial analysisCompatibility analysis for relationshipsPopular personality tests
🌟 Lifestyle
(467)
subscription
15
ALTERD - Expand Consciousness
ALTERD - Expand Consciousness
ALTERD - Expand Consciousness
Journal, Insights & Community
Free

This AI-powered app offers a private space for exploring altered states of consciousness through journaling and community interaction. It provides AI analysis of your thoughts for personal growth, creativity, and self-understanding, alongside educational resources and harm reduction guides.

AI-powered journalingState-aware thought captureAI insight summaries
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(640)
free with in-app purchases
16
Body+
Body+
Body+
Break negative thinking habits
Free

This app helps users improve their body image and acceptance by challenging negative self-talk. It focuses on developing positive thinking habits to address concerns about appearance, mood, and overall well-being.

Improve body image and acceptanceChallenge negative self-talkDevelop positive thinking habits
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(190)
free with in-app purchases
17
Life Note - AI Journal & Diary
Life Note - AI Journal & Diary
Life Note - AI Journal & Diary
Daily Self-Care & Mentors
Free

This app offers an AI-powered journaling experience, connecting users with historical figures as mentors to guide self-reflection and personal growth. It provides personalized prompts, mood tracking, and a private, encrypted space for daily thoughts and gratitude.

AI mentors inspired by historical figuresPersonalized daily journaling promptsChat with AI mentors who remember entries
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(67)
free with in-app purchases
18
Reflect - guided daily journal
Reflect - guided daily journal
Reflect - guided daily journal
Self reflection journaling
Free

This app provides a guided journaling experience to help you capture thoughts and feelings, fostering self-awareness and a more positive outlook. It intelligently guides your reflections with structured topics and questions based on proven psychological methods.

Guided reflection topics and questionsDaily check-ins with yourselfLibrary of self-reflection topics
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(360)
subscription
19
Self Awareness: Know Yourself
Self Awareness: Know Yourself
Self Awareness: Know Yourself
by Ethan Andersen
Free

This app helps you identify your current emotional state and understand the triggers behind your feelings. It guides you to connect with your subconscious responses to gain self-awareness. Focuses on the connection between your mind and body.

Emotional state identificationTrigger analysisMind-body connection
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(3)
free
20
Sanity and Self
Sanity and Self
Sanity and Self
Self Care & Motivation
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)