# Fathom vs Philosophy+

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Fathom | Philosophy+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fathom-learn-philosophy/id6742149252/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philosophy-plus/id6753067762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **503** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 191 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polywise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437286958) | [Forwa Elade Wunde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685241344) |

## 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


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