Comparison

The Humble Stoic vs A Radical Guide

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

Head to head
About

The Humble Stoic

Explore Stoic philosophy through concise quotes and conversational podcast-style breakdowns of classic texts. This app offers a simple, distraction-free way to learn ancient wisdom without subscriptions or ads, all unlocked with a single purchase.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized Stoic quotes
  • Conversational podcast episodes
  • Swipeable quote browsing
  • In-depth text breakdowns
  • Single purchase, no subscriptions
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Learn Stoicism the Simple Way The Humble Stoic is the easiest way to explore Stoic philosophy without the fluff. Dive into Stoic wisdom without the hassle. The Humble Stoic breaks down ancient philosophy through bite-sized quotes and conversational podcast episodes—all yours with a single purchase, zero subscriptions, and no annoying ads. Two Ways to Learn: 1) Swipeable Stoic Quotes – Browse and save powerful Stoic wisdom from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. 2) Podcast-Style Stoic Texts – Listen to in-depth, conversational breakdowns of classic Stoic books, making ancient wisdom more accessible and practical. Why The Humble Stoic? - No Ads, No Subscriptions – A single purchase unlocks everything, forever. - Learn at Your Own Pace – Swipe through quick insights or listen to full podcast style discussions. - Designed for Everyday Use – A distraction-free, intuitive experience. - We will be adding more Stoic texts and discussions without any additional cost If you’ve ever wanted to learn Stoicism but found the original texts too dense, this app makes it easy. Download The Humble Stoic and start applying timeless wisdom today.

About

A Radical Guide

Features
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A Radical Guide puts the world's most comprehensive directory of radical and liberation spaces in your pocket. Browse a global directory of community spaces across 95 countries — from infoshops and social centers to anarchist libraries and cooperative bookstores. Whether you're traveling and looking for community, researching movement infrastructure, or just curious about what exists near you, A Radical Guide connects you with the spaces where liberation movements live and grow. EXPLORE THE DIRECTORY Browse radical spaces by location, category, or use the Near Me feature to discover what's in your area. Each listing includes details like hours, contact information, directions, and community reviews. Categories include infoshops and social centers, radical bookstores and libraries, cooperatives and collectives, community gardens and land projects, intentional communities, anarchist points of interest, and many more. STAY INFORMED Read the latest news and analysis from liberation movements around the world. Our editorial team covers mutual aid, anti-oppression work, environmental justice, and grassroots organizing. LISTEN & LEARN Access our full podcast library including A Radical Podcast, featuring conversations with organizers, authors, and movement builders. Listen to radical audiobooks and educational content on the go. TAKE COURSES Explore free educational courses on topics like mutual aid theory, community organizing, and movement history through our integrated learning platform. COMMUNITY FEATURES Write reviews of spaces you've visited, save your favorite listings, get directions to any listed space, receive notifications about new spaces near you, and pull to refresh for the latest content. ABOUT A RADICAL GUIDE A Radical Guide is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as movement infrastructure for liberation movements globally. We operate with 100% transparency — no ads, no data harvesting, no corporate sponsors. Our mutual aid programs distribute funds with 100% passthrough to communities in need. The app is free and always will be. Website: https://www.radical-guide.com Newsletter: https://www.radical-guide.com/a-radical-guide-newsletter/

Screenshots

The Humble Stoic4 screens
A Radical Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A Radical Guide at none against The Humble Stoic's 1. A Radical Guide also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. The Humble Stoic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A Radical Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Humble Stoic ships an update every 14 months, A Radical Guide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
The Humble Stoic versus A Radical Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Humble StoicA Radical Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHumble MediaA Radical Guide

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Humble Stoic

One-time1
  • Unlock all books and episodes$9.99
None

A Radical Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Humble Stoic free?
The Humble Stoic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A Radical Guide free?
A Radical Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Humble Stoic or A Radical Guide have ads?
Neither The Humble Stoic nor A Radical Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Humble Stoic or A Radical Guide?
The Humble Stoic ships an update every 14 months, and A Radical Guide fortnightly. Most recently, The Humble Stoic was updated on November 4, 2026 and A Radical Guide on October 31, 2026.

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