# Fathom: Learn Philosophy — Build a daily philosophy habit

> Daily philosophy learning app with bite-sized lessons and visual aids. (iPhone/iPad app by Polywise, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fathom-learn-philosophy/id6742149252 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Polywise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437286958)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 494 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 188 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fathom-learn-philosophy/id6742149252/reviews.md

## What is Fathom?

Fathom is your guide to the world's most great thinkers and philosophies. 

- Build your foundational knowledge in one of humanity’s original disciplines.  From Socrates to Descartes and from Buddhism to Existentialism take the time to truly understand how some of the world’s wisest people think. 

- Understand complex concepts quickly, with elegant visuals that clarify key ideas and help you stay focused.

- Learn on your schedule. Knock out a lesson in two minutes or less, in bite-sized sessions designed to fit into your week no matter what life throws your way. 

- Set a learning goal and embark on a multi lesson learning paths into specific philosophies and philosophers

- Actually refer back to wisdom when you need it most. Save and review the insights and visuals that matter most to you

Explore our rapidly expanding catalog, featuring 50+ learning paths such as:
-Buddhist Wisdom for Anxious Minds
-Socrates and Plato
-Aristotle
-Hedonism, Cynicism, Stoicism
-Utilitarianism and Kantian Ethics
-Kant’s Epistemology
-Kierkegaard
-Feminist Philosophy and Perspectives on Power
-Camus

...and much more!

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SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS:

Fathom offers an auto-renewing yearly subscription and an auto-renewing monthly subscription which allows you full access to all of the content in our catalog for as long as you maintain an active subscription.

These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on your country.

Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes account at the time of initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period end date, and the cost of the renewal will be listed. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase.

Read more about our Privacy Policy here: https://tinyurl.com/4a5p4z8b

Read more about our Terms of Service here: https://tinyurl.com/xnmcrbvp

## Key features

- Daily philosophy habit building
- Bite-sized lessons (under 2 minutes)
- Elegant visual explanations
- 50+ learning paths
- Save and review insights
- Set learning goals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Sub Premium No Trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (Premium) | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access Premium No Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription (no trial) | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Fathom?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Engaging and interactive lessons
- 🎨 Visually appealing and informative
- 🧠 Helps develop critical thinking skills
- 🔍 Broad range of philosophical topics covered

**Cons**

- 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free trial
- 🤔 Some questions felt leading rather than open-ended
- 🕰️ Lack of flexibility to revisit initial philosopher selections

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unexpected charges during free trial period
- Potential issues with app functionality and compatibility

**Most requested features**

- Option to customize or revisit philosopher selections
- More information about the app's algorithm and learning progression
- Ability to explore a wider range of philosophical perspectives

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fathom-learn-philosophy/id6742149252/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Fun but expensive & mildly stressful

*2026-02-27*

I quite like this app & have learnt from it. It’s quite simple & fun but I don’t like apps that feature ‘run streaks’. I’m sure some do & need for motivation but I find it slightly stressful & irritating. At the cost ( high) of annual, I like to be able to decide myself if I want to look at the app, especially as it’s about philosophy! I wish I’d just paid monthly

### 5/5 — Bite size insights

*2026-02-08, version 1.1.3*

Love the UX and ease of this app.

### 5/5 — Life raft in a storm

*2025-12-26*

First of all, this review is long overdue. I have been learning in Fathom for 213 days and I’m not sure where I would be right now without it. It’s been worth the very modest subscription fee many times over. 

Over the past few years, my worldview started to feel like it was crumbling around me, and this app has given me much needed exposure to new ideas and wisdom when things stopped making sense. I wanted a bird’s eye view on the entire field of philosophy and this was exactly what I was looking for. Short, accessible lessons with mini quizzes to help retain information, and a screenshottable infographic summary at the end I can add to my daily journal app along with my thoughts on the lesson  (I use Day One, highly recommend). 

I was traveling recently and missed a day, and when it didn’t automatically use my Streak Freeze I reached out for support to see if I needed to do anything. Kind, quick response, even though they are a very small team. They let me know that it was a glitch on their end and would try to repair it. A couple days later I had my streak back and two new streak freezes to use. 

The streak is just a number, and I would have still written this review even if it couldn’t be fixed. The fact is that these people have created something that has had a deep and lasting impact on me and I am forever grateful.

### 5/5 — Underrated!

*2025-12-04*

This app taught me essential philosophical concepts and principles and such. There are some charged parts, and I sticked with the free plan (since I’m not a philosophy student), but it is high quality, and helpful. It is surely worth a try.

### 5/5 — Great learning format

*2025-11-16*

I love the units and lessons provided, but I can't wait until they have more content.

### 2/5 — High Cost, Low Content, and Shady Access Revocation

*2025-11-13*

This subscription is simply too expensive for the content it provides. I quickly finished everything offered and noticed a  lack of new material, so I cancel my membership.
The most frustrating part: even though my subscription was valid until mid-July 2026 after cancellation, when I later opened the app, it blocked me from accessing new content, unless I resubscribe. This is unacceptable business practice. I paid for the full year of access and did not receive it.
Ultimately, this was a complete waste of money. Look elsewhere if you expect value and consistent updates.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-09-23, version 1.1.1*

Such a great morning habit

### 1/5 — Can’t find quiz results in app

*2025-09-11*

Once you go through the quiz, you have to enter your CC and download app to see results - which I did because I was that interested (thought there was a free trial, but apparently not!) And then, the results are flashed to you on one page (shoulda took a screenshot), never to be seen again. There is no explanation of the results, no further information, and no way to access them again. 
Just a bunch of philosophy books to read. Which is fine if that’s what you want. But I was hoping to learn more about MY OWN philosophy- why I think the way I do. Apparently this app is not the place. I’ll probably delete it today despite paying $12 for it. :-(

### 5/5 — Amazing! Just what I wanted!

*2025-07-20*

Im a philosophy major, and I love this so much. It feels like Duolingo but for philosophy, and is incredible. Thank you!

### 1/5 — Ad with quiz is click bait

*2025-07-06, version 1.0.21*

Ad with quiz is click bait. Not as advertised.

## Frequently asked questions about Fathom

### What does Fathom: Learn Philosophy do?

Fathom is an educational app designed to help users build a daily habit of learning about philosophy. It provides bite-sized lessons, elegant visuals to clarify complex concepts, and access to over 50 learning paths covering various philosophers and schools of thought.

### What are the key features of Fathom?

Key features include building a daily philosophy habit, understanding complex concepts with visual aids, learning in short sessions of two minutes or less, setting learning goals, and saving important insights and visuals for later reference. It offers over 50 learning paths on diverse philosophical topics.

### How much does Fathom cost?

Fathom offers auto-renewing yearly and monthly subscriptions that grant full access to all content. Pricing may vary by country, and payments are charged to your iTunes account. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings.

### What kind of philosophies can I learn with Fathom?

The app features a rapidly expanding catalog with over 50 learning paths. These include topics like Buddhist Wisdom, Socrates and Plato, Aristotle, Hedonism, Cynicism, Stoicism, Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, Kierkegaard, Feminist Philosophy, and Camus, among others.

### Who is Fathom for?

This app is designed for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of philosophy, explore the ideas of great thinkers, and establish a consistent learning routine. It's suitable for those who prefer short, focused learning sessions and appreciate visual explanations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2026-04-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1.3 — 2026-01-27

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1.2 — 2025-12-16

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1.1 — 2025-08-12

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1.0 — 2025-07-28

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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