Philosophy+ vs Liminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Engaging quizzes
- Comprehensive topic coverage
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Ancient Greek Philosophy
- Eastern Philosophy
- Ethics and Moral Philosophy
- Metaphysics and Epistemology
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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
Liminal
Explore Western philosophy with a comprehensive, self-paced curriculum. Access lessons, philosopher profiles, key terms, and quizzes offline. Learn at your own pace with audio narration and interactive features.
- Comprehensive 4-year philosophy curriculum
- 104 lessons and 48 philosopher profiles
- Searchable glossary of 82 key terms
- Interactive quizzes with explanations
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- On-device audio narration
- Offline access, no network required
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Explore Western philosophy through 104 lessons arranged into 23 courses and four year-groupings. Start with philosophical questions and ancient thinkers, then move through medieval, early modern, modern and contemporary thought. Study at your own pace. START WITH 10 FREE LESSONS The first 10 lessons are free. One optional, non-subscription in-app purchase unlocks the remaining 94. The reference and practice features below are available without that purchase. FOLLOW A STRUCTURED PATH Year 1: Foundations and ancient philosophy. Year 2: Medieval and early modern philosophy, including a course on Islamic and Jewish thinkers. Year 3: Modern philosophy, from Kant to pragmatism. Year 4: Contemporary philosophy, including language, mind, ethics, political philosophy and science. READ, QUESTION AND REVIEW - 48 philosopher profiles and an 82-term glossary. - 23 practice quizzes with 319 questions and answer explanations. - 16 thought experiments and 10 branches to explore. - Spaced review of glossary terms. - Search across lessons, courses, profiles and glossary entries. - Bookmarks, personal notes and study-progress views. - Lesson read-aloud using your device's system voice. - Home Screen widgets for a daily philosophical idea, term and thinker. STUDY INTERPRETATIONS WITH REFERENCES Dedicated source cards, daily ideas and profile passages present Liminal's original paraphrases with citations. They are interpretations for study, not verbatim translations of the cited works. READ WITHOUT A CONNECTION Lesson and reference text is bundled for offline reading, subject to the lesson unlock. Buying, restoring, checking changed purchase access and opening external links may require a connection. Narration uses the voices available on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Liminal at 100% against Philosophy+'s 0%. Liminal also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Philosophy+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Liminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Liminal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Philosophy+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Liminal's.
Philosophy+ ships an update every 2 weeks, Liminal every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Philosophy+ | Liminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Forwa Elade Wunde | OMAR DANIEL GRAZIANO |
Customer experience
Philosophy+
Liminal
In-app purchases
Philosophy+
- 1 Week$7.997 Days
- 1 Month$19.991 Month
- 1 Year$29.991 Year
- 1500$1.99
- 3500$2.99
- 9000$4.99
Liminal
- Liminal Full Access$9.99







