Kōra vs ArtBeforeBed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kōra
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Kōra brings the wisdom of history’s greatest thinkers to your pocket — through interactive text, lifelike voice conversations, and essay critique. Choose your philosopher — from Socrates to Marcus Aurelius, Beauvoir, Confucius, and more — and explore timeless ideas, challenge your assumptions, and sharpen your reasoning. Whether you’re a student preparing an essay, a lifelong learner, or simply curious about life’s big questions, Kōra makes philosophy personal, interactive, and alive. Inside, you’ll experience: • Philosophy chat — Engage with over 10 philosophers in text or live voice dialogues • Essay critique — Upload or paste your work and receive feedback on clarity and argumentation • Socratic questioning — Discover hidden assumptions through guided inquiry • Philosophical perspectives — From Plato’s ideals to Beauvoir’s modern thought • Instant access — Switch between thinkers seamlessly and deepen your learning with context Unlock Kōra Plus for: • Full access to all philosophers (beyond Socrates) • Voice experiences with dynamic conversations • Unlimited text, voice, and essay critique sessions Step into timeless conversations — and let history’s greatest minds challenge and inspire your own thinking. By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Service (https://getkora.framer.ai/terms-of-service), Privacy Policy (https://getkora.framer.ai/privacy-policy), and Apple’s End User License Agreement (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).
ArtBeforeBed
Explore a vast collection of public-domain art from renowned museums. Enjoy an ad-free, account-free experience with no data collection. Discover masterpieces from institutions like the Met, Getty, and Smithsonian.
- Public domain art from major museums
- Ad-free experience
- No account required
- No data collection
- High-resolution art images
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Scroll through public-domain art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Rijksmuseum, the Getty, the Art Institute of Chicago, Yale, the National Gallery of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. No ads. No account. No data collected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArtBeforeBed at none against Kōra's 2. ArtBeforeBed also leads on ads (none vs shown). Kōra's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Kōra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. ArtBeforeBed asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Kōra | ArtBeforeBed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Juan Carlos Toledano Santos | Mark OBrien |
In-app purchases
Kōra
- Kora Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
- Kora Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year
ArtBeforeBed
No in-app purchases









