# The Stoic Circle — Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life

> Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life (iPhone/iPad app by Wolfgang Krieger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stoic-circle/id6759876090 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wolfgang Krieger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878423320)
- Category: Lifestyle, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-14
- Data updated: 2026-07-02
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stoic-circle/id6759876090/reviews.md

## What is The Stoic Circle?

Enter the circle. Seek ancient wisdom.

The Stoic Circle brings the timeless wisdom of three great Stoic philosophers — Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus — to your fingertips. Ask life's toughest questions and receive thoughtful, personalized guidance inspired by their original works.

CHAT WITH THE STOICS (AI)
Engage in meaningful conversations with AI versions of history's greatest Stoic thinkers. Each philosopher has a unique personality and perspective:
• Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor-Philosopher, reflective and compassionate
• Seneca — The Letter-Writer, warm yet provocative with vivid stories
• Epictetus — The Teacher, direct and challenging with Socratic questions

DAILY ROUTINES
Start and end your day with purpose. Morning and evening routines guide you through mood check-ins, quote reflections, virtue selection, and gratitude practices — building lasting Stoic habits.

STOIC EXERCISES
Explore 25 guided exercises across 8 categories: Dichotomy of Control, Premeditatio Malorum, Memento Mori, Amor Fati, Negative Visualization, View from Above, Voluntary Discomfort, and Journaling.

PERSONAL JOURNAL
Reflect on your thoughts and experiences with guided prompts or free writing. Track your emotional growth over time.

THE PHILOSOPHER'S COUNCIL (AI)
Receive personalized feedback from all three philosophers based on your progress, habits, and virtues — like having your own Stoic advisory board.

YOUR STOIC PATH
Progress through 10 levels from Neophytos to Philosophos. Earn points for chats, journal entries, routines, and exercises. Track your streak and watch your wisdom grow.

40 VIRTUE CHALLENGES
Daily challenges inspired by the four cardinal virtues: Wisdom, Courage, Justice, and Temperance.

FEATURES
• 4 languages: English, German, Spanish, French
• iCloud sync across all your devices
• Beautiful dark theme inspired by ancient aesthetics
• iPad support with sidebar navigation
• 48 curated Stoic quotes
• Favorite quotes collection
• Progress dashboard with mood tracking
• Memento Mori widget

AI-powered responses are generated by Anthropic Claude. The Stoic Circle does not provide medical, psychological, or financial advice.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-05-04

Fixes a bug where the daily streak counter showed 0 even with daily app use. Your earned streak is automatically restored from your activity history.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-03-16

• Improved accessibility with VoiceOver labels throughout the app
• Optimized iPad layout with better content width
• Full localization of all interface text
• Various UI refinements and stability improvements

### 1.1.0 — 2026-03-14

• Improved AI chat with more natural responses
• Full support for Spanish and French
• Activity calendar with correct weekday alignment
• Mood tracking over 7-day period
• Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-03-14

No release notes.

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