Comparison

StoicPractice vs Stoicism

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

Head to head
About

StoicPractice

Features
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StoicPractice helps you build a daily habit of reflection grounded in ancient wisdom and modern insight. Every morning, you’re greeted with a carefully selected quote from a Stoic thinker like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, or Epictetus. Then, take a moment to write your own reflection: In your words, at your pace. With a calming, minimalist design, StoicPractice keeps things simple. Your entries stay private. You’re not posting for anyone else. This is your space. No tracking. No ads. No noise. Just a daily pause for perspective. Features: – Daily Stoic quotes (classical + modern selections) – Private journaling interface – Elegant, focused UI – Optional home screen widget – iCloud sync (optional) – Optional AI feedback to deepen your reflections You don’t need to be a philosopher. You just need to pause and write. Start your practice today.

About

Stoicism

This app helps you live more intentionally by confronting mortality and embracing Stoic wisdom. It features a life clock, curated quotes, and customizable reminders to encourage mindful reflection and a focus on what truly matters.

Highlights
  • Life Clock with mortality confrontation
  • Three confrontation modes (Brutal Truths, Poetic Reflection, Scientific Reality)
  • Curated Stoic quotes from famous philosophers
  • Save and organize favorite quotes
  • Widgets for Lock Screen and Home Screen
  • Daily reminders and atmospheric themes
Features
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Face time. Confront mortality. Live with intention. Tempus turns classical Stoic wisdom into a daily practice: your distracting apps stay locked until you face how little time you have left—then you choose how to spend it. TEMPUS LOCK (Subscription Required) Pick the apps that steal your attention. Tempus keeps them locked with Screen Time until you complete today’s confrontation. One clear ritual. Then your apps unlock for the day. Optional emergency unlock when you truly need it. YOUR LIFE CLOCK (Subscription Required) Set your birthdate and life expectancy (or use country-based estimates). Your Life Clock shows remaining years, days, and heartbeats. Tap the hourglass for Tempus Fugit—a short, mindful confrontation with finite time. No guilt. No drama. Just clarity. A DAILY PRACTICE (Subscription Required) Build a streak as showing up becomes habit, not willpower. Tempus doesn’t tell you how to live—it helps you remember that time is limited so you can act on what matters. CURATED STOIC QUOTES (Subscription Required) Hundreds of quotes from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus on equanimity, discipline, purpose, and mortality. Browse by topic or mood, save favorites, and build collections. Add your own quotes and reflections. WIDGETS & DAILY REMINDERS (Subscription Required) Put a Stoic quote on your Lock Screen or Home Screen. Choose atmospheric themes—ruins, ocean, forest, desert, and more. Optional daily notifications bring a moment of reflection into your routine. Ancient wisdom. Built for how you live now. ——————————————— Subscription & Pricing ——————————————— Tempus offers the following auto-renewable subscriptions and one-time purchase. Prices are in USD and may vary by territory. • Tempus Annual Subscription — 1 year — $14.99 / year (includes a 1-week free trial; $14.99 is charged when the trial ends unless canceled) • Tempus Lifetime Access — one-time non-renewing purchase — $29.99 Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase (or at the end of any free trial, unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends). Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price and duration selected. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. IMPORTANT: Tempus is not a free app. Full access requires an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase (optional free trial available). Features described below—including Tempus Lock, Life Clock, confrontations, quotes, themes, and widgets—require an in-app purchase. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fgH3RVHwqR9U_pa6PzwOC27q5p4pd4xJ8mpclNsrhwQ/edit?usp=sharing Terms of service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zEn1hKD1qV0IyEmu3DjrRHYDM4n8sriQkeYzMKPcZmE/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

StoicPractice4 screens
Stoicism4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StoicPractice at 15.1 against Stoicism's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. StoicPractice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stoicism sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StoicPractice versus Stoicism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoicPracticeStoicism
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS J BENSONAndrew Austin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StoicPractice

Subscriptions2
  • StoicPractice Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • StoicPractice Premium Annual$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Stoicism

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$29.99

Questions

Is StoicPractice free?
StoicPractice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stoicism free?
Stoicism is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StoicPractice or Stoicism have ads?
Neither StoicPractice nor Stoicism shows ads.

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