# Reset vs Marcus

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reset at every 5 days against Marcus's fortnightly. Marcus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reset sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Marcus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reset ships an update every 5 days, Marcus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reset | Marcus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marcus-stoic-practice-journal/id6789749038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Silva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684059846) | [Harvana](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789749040) |

## What reviewers say

### Reset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reset-be-free/id6758279686)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reset - Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Reset - Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Reset - Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### Marcus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marcus-stoic-practice-journal/id6789749038)

This app offers a structured daily practice rooted in Stoic philosophy to foster self-improvement and living well. It includes morning and evening journaling, daily readings, and emotion logging, all designed to encourage honest self-examination and virtue.

**Highlights:** Morning journaling with Stoic prompts, Daily Stoic quotes with reflections, Evening self-examination journal, Emotion logging and Stoic reframing, Weekly review of virtues practiced, No account required, data stays on device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marcus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Marcus Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reset free?

Reset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Marcus free?

Marcus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Reset or Marcus have ads?

Neither Reset nor Marcus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reset or Marcus?

Reset ships an update every 5 days, and Marcus fortnightly. Most recently, Reset was updated on September 17, 2026 and Marcus on September 24, 2026.

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