Comparison

Fathom vs Philosophy+

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

Head to head
About

Fathom

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
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Fathom is your guide to the world's most great thinkers and philosophies. - Build your foundational knowledge in one of humanity’s original disciplines. From Socrates to Descartes and from Buddhism to Existentialism take the time to truly understand how some of the world’s wisest people think. - Understand complex concepts quickly, with elegant visuals that clarify key ideas and help you stay focused. - Learn on your schedule. Knock out a lesson in two minutes or less, in bite-sized sessions designed to fit into your week no matter what life throws your way. - Set a learning goal and embark on a multi lesson learning paths into specific philosophies and philosophers - Actually refer back to wisdom when you need it most. Save and review the insights and visuals that matter most to you Explore our rapidly expanding catalog, featuring 50+ learning paths such as: -Buddhist Wisdom for Anxious Minds -Socrates and Plato -Aristotle -Hedonism, Cynicism, Stoicism -Utilitarianism and Kantian Ethics -Kant’s Epistemology -Kierkegaard -Feminist Philosophy and Perspectives on Power -Camus ...and much more! -- SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS: Fathom offers an auto-renewing yearly subscription and an auto-renewing monthly subscription which allows you full access to all of the content in our catalog for as long as you maintain an active subscription. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on your country. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes account at the time of initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period end date, and the cost of the renewal will be listed. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Read more about our Privacy Policy here: https://tinyurl.com/4a5p4z8b Read more about our Terms of Service here: https://tinyurl.com/xnmcrbvp

About

Philosophy+

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
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Master all essential topics in Philosophy with Fun and Engaging Quizzes! Dive into the world of Philosophy with our comprehensive quiz app, designed to boost your knowledge, confidence, and skills. Whether you're a student, practitioner, or just exploring the field, this app is your ultimate companion for learning and growth. Topics Covered: Introduction to Philosophy: -Definition, scope and branches of philosophy -Philosophy vs. science vs. religion -Importance of critical thinking Ancient Greek Philosophy: -Pre-Socratic thinkers (Thales, Heraclitus) -Socrates and the Socratic method -Plato’s theory of forms -Aristotle’s logic and ethics Eastern Philosophy: -Confucianism and social harmony -Daoism and the Dao (Way) -Hindu philosophy: Vedanta and Yoga -Buddhism: Four Noble Truths and Nirvana Medieval Philosophy: -Augustine and Christian philosophy -Islamic philosophers (Avicenna, Averroes) -Thomas Aquinas and Scholasticism -Faith vs. reason debates Rationalism and Empiricism: -René Descartes and 'Cogito, ergo sum' -Spinoza and rationalist ethics -John Locke’s empiricism -David Hume and skepticism Enlightenment Philosophy: -Kant’s 'Critique of Pure Reason' -Rousseau and the social contract -Voltaire and freedom of thought -Human rights and political philosophy Existentialism: -Kierkegaard on faith and despair -Nietzsche’s will to power -Sartre: existence precedes essence -Camus and the absurd Ethics and Moral Philosophy: -Utilitarianism (Bentham, Mill) -Deontological ethics (Kant) -Virtue ethics (Aristotle) -Contemporary debates (bioethics, AI ethics) Metaphysics: -Reality and being (ontology) -Free will vs. determinism -Mind-body problem -Time, space, and causality Epistemology: -Nature and limits of knowledge -Rationalism vs. empiricism revisited -Skepticism and relativism -Modern theories of truth Logic and Reasoning: -Deductive vs. inductive reasoning -Fallacies in argumentation -Symbolic and formal logic -Applications in mathematics and science Philosophy of Religion: -Arguments for the existence of God -The problem of evil -Faith and reason -Secularism and atheism Political Philosophy: -Justice and liberty -Marxism and critiques of capitalism -Democracy and governance -Modern political ideologies Philosophy of Mind: -Dualism vs. materialism -Consciousness and qualia -Artificial intelligence and minds -The self and personal identity Contemporary Philosophy: -Postmodernism and deconstruction (Derrida, Foucault) -Feminist philosophy -Environmental philosophy -Global philosophy and intercultural dialogue Who is it for? - Philosophy students preparing for exam. - Professionals brushing up on their knowledge. - Anyone interested in understanding Philosophy. Download now and make learning Philosophy+ enjoyable and effective! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://forwaelade.web.app/Philosophy/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Fathom4 screens
Philosophy+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fathom at 69% against Philosophy+'s 0%. Fathom also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (503 vs 4). Philosophy+'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Fathom sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Philosophy+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fathom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fathom has 503 ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Philosophy+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fathom ships an update weekly, Philosophy+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fathom versus Philosophy+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFathomPhilosophy+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (503 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings503 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPolywise, Inc.Forwa Elade Wunde

Customer experience

Fathom

All ratings503 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative27.6%

Philosophy+

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Fathom

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • 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

Philosophy+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Fathom

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription (no trial)$49.991 Year
Show 5 more
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription (Premium)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Access Premium No Trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Sub Premium No Trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
6 purchases

Philosophy+

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week$7.997 Days
  • 1 Month$19.991 Month
  • 1 Year$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1500$1.99
  • 3500$2.99
  • 9000$4.99

Questions

Is Fathom free?
Fathom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Philosophy+ free?
Philosophy+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fathom or Philosophy+?
Fathom is rated higher. Fathom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while Philosophy+ averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Fathom or Philosophy+ have ads?
Fathom shows ads; Philosophy+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Fathom or Philosophy+?
Fathom ships an update weekly, and Philosophy+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fathom was updated on October 16, 2026 and Philosophy+ on September 26, 2026.

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