# Ask the Ancients

> Philosophical advice from ancient Greek and Roman thinkers and the Pythia. (iPhone/iPad app by Gundersen.)

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- Developer: [Gundersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/562591047)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.2 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-11-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-the-ancients/id6464173388/reviews.md

## What is Ask the Ancients?

Get advice and words of wisdom from Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, such as Socrates, Plato, Marcus Aurelius, and more!    Also learn about the advice given by the Pythia, who was consulted by great leaders and philosophers for centuries.  Now you, too, can ask the Pythia of Delphi for her historical words of wisdom.  These inscriptions were the same ones used in ancient times!  Use the “psephoi” (pottery shards) and receive a random Delphic maxim to reflect on for the day, or get a quote from a specific philosopher that you may be drawn to- you will find Stoics, Cynics, Platonists, and Epicureans among them.  Immerse yourself in the ideas of the world from 2,000 years ago- their insights are still relevant.  Learn from those who created the philosophies that we study today, and get a better understanding of the philosophical principles that they followed. Travel back in time and Ask the Ancients!

## Key features

- Advice from ancient philosophers
- Wisdom from the Pythia of Delphi
- Daily maxims from pottery shards
- Quotes from Stoics, Cynics, Platonists, Epicureans
- Learn philosophical principles
- Immersive historical insights

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-the-ancients/id6464173388/reviews.md

### 5/5 — the best 1.99 i’ve ever spent

*2025-10-05*

buy this app NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Ask the Ancients

### What philosophers are featured in Ask the Ancients?

Ask the Ancients features advice from prominent Greek and Roman philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Marcus Aurelius, along with insights from Stoic, Cynic, Platonist, and Epicurean schools of thought.

### How does Ask the Ancients deliver its wisdom?

Wisdom is delivered through random Delphic maxims obtained from 'psephoi' (pottery shards), or users can select quotes from specific philosophers they are drawn to.

### Is Ask the Ancients available on Android devices?

Currently, Ask the Ancients is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. Information regarding Android availability has not been provided.

### What is the age rating for Ask the Ancients?

Ask the Ancients has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in historical and philosophical content.

### How often is Ask the Ancients updated?

The app was last updated on November 27, 2023, with version 1.0. Future update frequency is not specified but indicates recent development.

### Does Ask the Ancients contain advertisements?

No, Ask the Ancients does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience.

### What is the price of Ask the Ancients?

Ask the Ancients is available for a one-time purchase price of $1.99.

### Can I ask specific questions to the Pythia in Ask the Ancients?

The app provides historical words of wisdom from the Pythia of Delphi, similar to inscriptions used in ancient times. It offers a random Delphic maxim or quotes from philosophers, rather than allowing users to ask specific, real-time questions.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2023-11-27

No release notes.

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