Second Brain SB vs Philo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Second Brain SB
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Second Brain is a note taking app that serves the purpose of acting like your second brain, storing information, and remembering easily what is the most important
Philo
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A little space to think. Philo connects what's on your mind with ideas from philosophy. Write about a feeling, a question, or a decision. Find a different perspective, reflect in your own words, and keep what matters. Start with a thought Write freely about whatever you're working through. Philo brings you relevant quotes with context and explanations connected to your reflection. Think it through Choose a starting point: understand a feeling, question an assumption, or find a next step. Philo asks one question at a time. Answer at your own pace and pause whenever you like. Keep your own takeaway Capture the sentence you want to remember. Write it yourself or edit a suggestion drawn from your answers. You decide what belongs in your journal. Pick up where you left off Keep related reflections together in topics you name and control. Return later, including the same day, and continue with your earlier thoughts in context. Revisit past entries through dated references, and pause or close a topic when you're ready. Try one small thing Turn a reflection into an optional experiment or work through a decision. Note what you want to try, what you expect, and when you'd like to check in. Reminders are your choice. Write beyond the daily reflection Compose gives you space for free-form journaling, creative writing, and longer thoughts. Bring saved quotes into your writing and add a photo to a daily entry. Return to meaningful ideas Save quotes to your personal library. Browse reflections through Chronicle's calendar and revisit what you wrote, what you questioned, and what you chose to keep. Keep wisdom close Add Philo's daily quote widget to your home screen. Create quote cards to share or save to your photos. A calmer place to write Warm parchment tones, thoughtful typography, and an article-inspired layout keep the focus on your words. Read a quote, write a sentence, or stay with a question a little longer. Every reflection can be complete on its own. Scholar membership Scholar includes five quotes per entry, three quote refreshes, deeper philosophical analysis, and extended context. Monthly: $2.99 Annual: $25.00 Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Support: support@getphiloapp.com Privacy: https://getphiloapp.com/privacy-policy Terms: https://getphiloapp.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Brain SB at none against Philo's 2. Second Brain SB also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Philo's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Philo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Second Brain SB asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Second Brain SB | Philo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Weekly |
| Ads | โ | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | โ | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Gianlucca Vick | Qendrim Beka |
In-app purchases
Second Brain SB
No in-app purchases
Philo
- Philo Scholar Monthly$2.991 Month
- Philo Scholar Yearly$24.991 Year
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