# Fathom vs Loomi Learning Games

The clearest difference is monetization model: Loomi Learning Games at free with in-app purchases against Fathom's subscription. Loomi Learning Games also leads on ads (none vs shown). Fathom's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Loomi Learning Games sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fathom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fathom has 503 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Fathom's written reviews are positive against 50% of Loomi Learning Games's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fathom | Loomi Learning Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fathom-learn-philosophy/id6742149252/reviews)** | [4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loomi-learning-games/id6743701483/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **503** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 191 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Polywise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437286958) | [Blinks Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/568839298) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Loomi Learning Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loomi-learning-games/id6743701483)

Engage with bite-sized lessons and interactive quizzes on a variety of subjects. Transform idle moments into opportunities for discovery and knowledge acquisition. This trending app makes learning fun and accessible for curious minds.

**Highlights:** 10-minute bite-sized lessons, Interactive quizzes and learning games, Covers history, psychology, logic, art, economics, science, Microlearning for on-the-go, Progress tracking for learning streaks, New topics added regularly

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Quarterly | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fathom free?

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

### Is Loomi Learning Games free?

Loomi Learning Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fathom or Loomi Learning Games?

Fathom is rated higher. Fathom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while Loomi Learning Games averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do Fathom or Loomi Learning Games have ads?

Fathom shows ads; Loomi Learning Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fathom or Loomi Learning Games?

Fathom ships an update weekly, and Loomi Learning Games weekly. Most recently, Fathom was updated on October 16, 2026 and Loomi Learning Games on September 29, 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.*