The Sanity & Self Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Sanity & Self in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Sanity & Self
The Insider’s Guide
Guided audio self-care app for women, with expert chat
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among journaling apps, read from Sanity & Self’s own pages.
Made by Moov, Inc. · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Sanity & Self’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Sanity & Self’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 0 of the 40 other journaling apps we grade
Sanity & Self is a self-care app for women built mainly around guided audio sessions on mindfulness, relationships, sleep, stress and self-esteem, with some journaling, fitness and ritual sessions. It has an in-app community and a separate Chat 1:1 service for texting coaches and therapists. Free to download, with a paid Premium membership that unlocks the full session library.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Sanity & Self, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Most of the library needs Premium, and no price list could be read.
- 1
Best for guided audio sessions for self-care
Sanity & Self is a self-care app for women built around guided audio sessions, with some journaling sessions and a community tab.
- 2
There is a free plan
Free to download and explore some content; Premium unlocks all sessions.
- 3
It runs on 2 platforms
iOS and Android.
- 4
Guided audio sessions
Over 900 sessions of 2 to 45 minutes in series, on mindfulness, healing, relationships, sleep, breathing and more.
- 5
Reflective journaling sessions
The FAQ lists journaling and morning or evening rituals among the session types; some need materials noted on the session page.
- 6
Community tab
An in-app community where members ask for advice and share support.
- 7
A 2.0 GPA, above 0 of 40
That is against the other journaling apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Nothing Sanity & Self does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
Sanity & Self at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- Annual Premium memberships bought through the App Store start with a free 7-day trial.
- Runs on
- iOS, Android
- Made by
- Moov, Inc.
- Category
- Journaling Apps
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for guided audio sessions for self-care
Sanity & Self is a self-care app for women built around guided audio sessions, with some journaling sessions and a community tab. Most of the library needs Premium, and no price list could be read.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | The FAQ says the annual plan averages about $5 a month, between the $4.17 middle and the $5.75 where the dearer quarter of journaling apps starts. No price list was found. |
| Free plan and trial | C | The app is free to download with some content, and annual plans from the App Store start with a 7-day trial, but most sessions need Premium. |
| Features | D | It is an audio library and journaling is one session type. It has no diary of your own entries, so you need another product for that. |
| Ease of use | B | Install and press play, with nothing to set up, though no store rating is on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | iPhone and Android only, with Chat 1:1 on iOS only, no web or computer app and no integrations. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Sanity & Self is for
- Fits if you want guided audio sessions for stress, sleep and self-esteem
- Works for women who want a community tab alongside the sessions
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a diary for your own entries, since journaling here is guided sessions
- Tight if you stay free, because most of the library is Premium
- Skip it if you need a price list first, as none could be read
- Watch out: Chat 1:1 is a separate payment and runs on iOS only
- Watch out: the vendor's FAQ is the only pricing page
Good to know
Good for
- Women who want short guided audio for stress, sleep or self-esteem
- People who prefer listening to writing
Worth knowing
- Pricing could not be read: the FAQ only says the annual plan averages $5 per month and no price list or App Store listing was found.
- It is mostly an audio self-care library; journaling is one session type, not a diary tool with entries of your own.
- Chat 1:1 is a separate payment from Premium and runs on iOS only.
- Most of the library needs a paid Premium membership.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Sanity & Self's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
We could not confirm Sanity & Self’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. sanityandself.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: iOS and Android
Guided audio self-care app for women, with expert chat. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, community.
It is an audio library and journaling is one session type.
- Guided audio sessions
- Over 900 sessions of 2 to 45 minutes in series, on mindfulness, healing, relationships, sleep, breathing and more.
- Reflective journaling sessions
- The FAQ lists journaling and morning or evening rituals among the session types; some need materials noted on the session page.
- Community tab
- An in-app community where members ask for advice and share support.
- Chat 1:1
- A separate service to text or video chat with coaches and licensed therapists; it is paid separately and available on iOS only.
- Offline downloads
- Premium subscribers can download sessions to listen to without a connection.
Where it runs
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Sanity & Self is made by Moov, Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
0/40
Other journaling apps it is graded above
Sanity & Self's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 0 of the 40 other journaling apps we grade, and level with 3.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 4 of 40) and worst on features (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 41 journaling apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Sanity & Self’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 4 of 40
- CFree plan and trialAbove 2 of 40
- DFeaturesAbove 0 of 40
- BEase of useAbove 4 of 40
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 2 of 40
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Nothing Sanity & Self does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 37 of the 40 other journaling apps grade higher.
What you could not
- A members' space with posts, chat and events that people keep coming back to.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- People on the other end: coaches. No app builder makes those.
What this rests on. Sanity & Self’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Reflectly, How We Feel, Stoic, Gratitude and Clearful
The 5 tools Sanity & Self is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Reflectly
Free plan · from $4.99
AI-guided journal and mood tracker for iPhone, iPad and Android.
- Sanity & Self also covers community.
- Reflectly also covers daily notes and mood tracking.
- 3.2GPA
How We Feel
Free
Free emotion check-in journal from a science nonprofit.
- Sanity & Self also covers community.
- How We Feel also covers daily notes and mood tracking.
- 2.6GPA
Stoic
Free plan · from $6.99
Guided journal with morning and evening reflections and mood tracking.
- Only Stoic lists a web app.
- Only Stoic lists a macOS app.
- Sanity & Self also covers community.
- 2.4GPA
Gratitude
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Gratitude journal with affirmations and vision boards.
- Sanity & Self also covers community.
- Gratitude also covers daily notes.
- 2.8GPA
Clearful
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Guided journal with 400+ prompts and templates on every device.
- Only Clearful lists a web app.
- Only Clearful lists a macOS app.
- Sanity & Self also covers community.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Sanity & Self free?
Sanity & Self has a free plan. Free to download and explore some content; Premium unlocks all sessions.
What platforms does Sanity & Self work on?
Sanity & Self is available on iOS and Android.
Does Sanity & Self have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Sanity & Self is listed for iOS and Android.
Does Sanity & Self have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Sanity & Self is listed for iOS and Android.
Is Sanity & Self open source?
Sanity & Self is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Sanity & Self work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Does Sanity & Self have a free trial?
Yes. Annual Premium memberships bought through the App Store start with a free 7-day trial.
Who makes Sanity & Self?
Sanity & Self is made by Moov, Inc.
What are the alternatives to Sanity & Self?
The closest alternatives to Sanity & Self in our directory are Reflectly, How We Feel, Stoic, Gratitude and Clearful.
How does Sanity & Self compare with other journaling apps?
Sanity & Self's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 0 of the 40 other journaling apps we grade, and level with 3.
Could I make my own version of Sanity & Self?
Nothing Sanity & Self does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Sanity & Self’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Sanity & Self's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Moov, Inc. Prices change, so check sanityandself.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Sanity & Self, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/sanity-and-self
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Sanity & Self’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Sanity & Self is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Moov, Inc. Prices and plans change: check sanityandself.com before you buy.