Comparison

Product Insider vs Sagius

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Product Insider

Scan product labels to identify toxic ingredients or search for products free of specific chemicals. Access detailed information on chemicals of concern and find lower-risk alternatives. Links to purchase products are provided.

Highlights
  • Scan product labels for toxic ingredients
  • Search for products excluding specific chemicals
  • Identify chemicals of concern
  • Find lower-risk product alternatives
  • Search chemical databases (PubChem)
  • Links to product purchase sites
Features
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This mobile application is unique in that it allows the user to search for non-toxic products in two different ways. 1. You can scan the label and identify toxic ingredients in the product. 2. You can select the ingredients you want to exclude from a search that will identify products that meet your search criteria. This is a great application and it is exactly what you need in your arsenal to make great choices for you and your family! This mobile application now has the ability to take a picture and decode personal care product ingredients labels identifying over 15 toxic ingredients commonly found in personal care products. Check as many products as you like, the application is free to use. Use it while at the store to help decide the best products for you. Ingredients identified from product label decode: Acrylates, Benzenes, BHA/BHT, Carbon Black/Coal Tar Dye, Ethanolamine, Formaldehyde, Fragrance, PABA, Parabens, PEG/PPG, Petroleum/Petroleum/Jelly, Phthalates, Silicones/Siloxanes, Sulfate, Triclosan, Toluene, Hydroquinone, Oxybenzone. Use it at home to check what's in your products. Take it to the store with you to help decide the most appropriate products to purchase.  This mobile application also allows the user to search for personal care products based on category then refine their search based on known toxic ingredients. Those toxic ingredients are then excluded from the results. The search results will display a list of products matching the search criteria as well as a link to the product on Amazon.com or another site to purchase a specific product. This mobile application will also display a list of the Chemicals of Concern as reported by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The user can also display a list of Lower Risk Products that do not contain any of the toxic chemicals that are in our databases. Another function of this mobile application allows the user to enter the first three letters (for lookup function) of a chemical compound (usually found on a personal care product ingredients list) and search the PubChem databases for data related to that particular ingredient. Links directly to that chemical's information are available through the mobile application for topic areas: Summary Overview, Classification, Safety & Hazards Info., First Aid Measures, EPA Toxicity Data, Health Data, Environmental Data, Synonyms. This application does it all!

About

Sagius

Engage in deep conversations with historical philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Buddha, whose AI responses are crafted in their authentic voices and based on their actual philosophies. Discover daily inspiration, explore quotes by theme, and blend minds for unique reflections.

Highlights
  • AI conversations with historical philosophers
  • Authentic philosophical voices
  • Daily curated quotes
  • Quote explanations
  • Blend two minds for new reflections
  • Organized quotes by theme
  • Guided mindfulness sessions
Features
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Have a real conversation with Marcus Aurelius. Ask Buddha about peace. Talk to Nietzsche about willpower. Sagius is the only app where AI replies in each philosopher's actual voice, drawing on their real ideas — not generic quotes. 5 FREE AI CREDITS TO START, 5 MORE WITH A FREE ACCOUNT You start with 5 free AI credits, shown from the first moment. Create a free account and Sagius adds 5 more, once — enough to start a real conversation with a philosopher. After that, top up with credit packs — they never expire — or go further with an optional subscription. CHAT WITH 21 PHILOSOPHERS Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca, Plato, Aristotle, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Buddha, Rumi, Simone de Beauvoir, Søren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Immanuel Kant, Augustine, Niccolò Machiavelli, John Locke, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Goethe, Cicero, Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud. Each replies in their voice, drawing on their actual ideas. Ask questions, follow up, go as deep as you want. DAILY INSPIRATION A fresh quote every day, hand-curated from 7,200+ quotes from 238 philosophers — across Stoicism, Existentialism, Eastern philosophy, and modern thought. Free: the first quote of each day and the top 4 quotes of every philosopher. Everything else — every daily quote and the full library — comes with a subscription, or with a credit pack while purchased credits remain. EXPLAIN THIS QUOTE Tap any quote to ask "What does this really mean?" and get a clear, thoughtful AI explanation grounded in the philosopher's broader work. BLEND TWO MINDS Mix quotes from two different philosophers and watch Sagius generate a brand-new reflection that honors both — a tiny lab for unexpected wisdom. Share the result as a beautiful story card. ORGANIZED BY THEME Explore quotes across 17 themes: Courage, Leadership, Wisdom, Confidence, Learning, Journey, Inspiration, and more. Find exactly the perspective you need, when you need it. COMFORT WHEN YOU NEED IT A dedicated space curated for hard moments — quotes for grief, doubt, anxiety, change, and renewal. Generate AI comfort quotes and share them as images with friends who need them. SHARE AS IMAGE Every quote becomes a stunning poster — perfect for Instagram Stories, WhatsApp Status, or any social platform. Branded with sagius.app for a clean, beautiful look. MEDITATION MUSIC 19 hand-curated meditation tracks stream in the background while you read. Music keeps playing when you switch apps or lock your screen, so your reflection isn't interrupted. MINDFULNESS SESSIONS 10 guided 60-second mindfulness sessions — Gratitude, Breath, Body Scan, Presence, and more. Quick reset moments throughout your day. EXPLORE 238 PHILOSOPHERS Each philosopher has a profile with biography and signature ideas. Browse the catalog by school: Stoicism, Existentialism, Eastern thought, Rationalism, Enlightenment. PERSONALIZED NOTIFICATIONS Set your daily quote time — morning, noon, or night. Choose categories that resonate with you. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Build a personal library of wisdom you can revisit anytime. Favorites sync across devices via cloud. 5 LANGUAGES Fully available in English, French, Portuguese, German, and Spanish. Switch languages anytime — the same wisdom, told in your tongue. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Editorial typography, refined chat bubbles, and a polished welcome experience make every screen feel like a small ritual. Download Sagius and start your philosophical journey today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sagius.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://sagius.app/privacy

Screenshots

Product Insider4 screens
Sagius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sagius at 4.5 against Product Insider's 4.0. Sagius also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Product Insider's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sagius sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Product Insider asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sagius holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Product Insider ships an update every 3 weeks, Sagius weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Product Insider versus Sagius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProduct InsiderSagius
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB114 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAtomic Phoenix LLCGabriel Marchesan Almeida

Customer experience

Product Insider

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Sagius

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Product Insider

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Sagius

Subscriptions4
  • Seeker3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Philosopher+3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Seeker Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year
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  • Philosopher+ Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time5
  • Starter - 100 Credits$3.99
  • Taste - 30 Credits$4.99
  • Explorer - 200 Credits$7.99
Show 2 more
  • Thinker - 500 Credits$17.99
  • Philosopher - 1000 Credits$29.99

Questions

Is Product Insider free?
Product Insider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sagius free?
Sagius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Product Insider or Sagius?
Sagius is rated higher. Product Insider averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Sagius averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Product Insider or Sagius have ads?
Both Product Insider and Sagius show ads.
Which is updated more often, Product Insider or Sagius?
Product Insider ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sagius weekly. Most recently, Product Insider was updated on October 7, 2026 and Sagius on October 24, 2026.

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