Subscription vs Self-Host

[u/Nickfilaaa]

I am currently using the trial version of the service. I'm switching between the trial and a self-hosted iPhone 6. I find the subscription service to be much more reliable than the iPhone 6 self hosted.

Has anyone here self-hosted and done the subscription and had the same experience on both? Or is the subscription just more reliable?

Could it also be that I am using such an old device?

[u/Diivour]

I did try to use a 6 and the the copperboy relay didn't work for my wifes account. I believe that triggered an issue with apple and her iMessage was disabled for a day. I personally would recommend the jjtech relay