# FactCheckerr vs Fathom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fathom at 69% against FactCheckerr's 0%. Fathom also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (507 vs 2). FactCheckerr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fathom sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. FactCheckerr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fathom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fathom has 507 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of FactCheckerr's written reviews are positive against 69% of Fathom's.

## The numbers

| Metric | FactCheckerr | Fathom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factcheckerr/id6532623335/reviews) | **[4.8 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fathom-learn-philosophy/id6742149252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **507** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 48 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Wise](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743290655) | [Polywise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437286958) |

## What reviewers say

### FactCheckerr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factcheckerr/id6532623335)

Verify the accuracy of text and spoken questions quickly and easily. Get reliable information on demand to stay informed and make sound decisions.

**Highlights:** Fact-checking for text, Fact-checking for spoken questions, Easy to use interface, Reliable information source

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fathom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fathom-learn-philosophy/id6742149252)

Explore great thinkers and philosophies with bite-sized lessons. Understand complex ideas with elegant visuals and build a daily habit of learning. Access over 50 learning paths on diverse philosophical topics.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FactCheckerr free?

FactCheckerr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fathom free?

Fathom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FactCheckerr or Fathom?

Fathom is rated higher. FactCheckerr averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Fathom averages 4.8 from 507 ratings.

### Do FactCheckerr or Fathom have ads?

Fathom shows ads; FactCheckerr does not.

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