# Philosophy Student vs Philosophy+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Philosophy Student at none against Philosophy+'s 6. Philosophy Student also leads on iOS requirement (13.6 vs 17.0). Philosophy+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Philosophy+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Philosophy Student asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Philosophy Student against 5.0 for Philosophy+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Philosophy Student ships an update every 9 months, Philosophy+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Philosophy Student | Philosophy+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philosophy-student/id6648769455/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philosophy-plus/id6753067762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Frankel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763768897) | [Forwa Elade Wunde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685241344) |

## What reviewers say

### Philosophy Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philosophy-student/id6648769455)

Explore the vast world of philosophy with this comprehensive educational resource. It covers diverse branches, historical movements, and non-Western traditions, offering in-depth essays and writing guidance. Discover curated links to academic journals, podcasts, films, and a bookstore.

**Highlights:** Covers ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, logic, aesthetics, Explores Pre-Socratics to 20th-century movements, Includes non-Western philosophical traditions, Features in-depth essays on consciousness, AI, and logic, Provides guidance on essay writing and argumentation, Curated links to journals, podcasts, films, and books

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Philosophy+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philosophy-plus/id6753067762)

Master essential philosophy topics through engaging quizzes. This app is designed to enhance knowledge and skills for students, professionals, and enthusiasts exploring the field. It covers a wide range of philosophical concepts from ancient to contemporary.

**Highlights:** Engaging quizzes, Comprehensive topic coverage, Introduction to Philosophy, Ancient Greek Philosophy, Eastern Philosophy, Ethics and Moral Philosophy, Metaphysics and Epistemology

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 9000 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Philosophy Student free?

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

### Is Philosophy+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Philosophy Student or Philosophy+?

Philosophy Student and Philosophy+ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Philosophy Student or Philosophy+ have ads?

Neither Philosophy Student nor Philosophy+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Philosophy Student or Philosophy+?

Philosophy Student ships an update every 9 months, and Philosophy+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Philosophy Student was updated on September 8, 2026 and Philosophy+ on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
