Stoicism vs Scrollosophy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Scrollosophy
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# Scrollosophy — Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life What if scrolling made you wiser? Scrollosophy is a daily Stoicism and philosophy app that transforms screen time into an opportunity for growth. Instead of endless feeds filled with noise, distraction, and negativity, immerse yourself in timeless wisdom from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, and other great thinkers. Swipe through carefully curated Stoic quotes, philosophical reflections, and practical insights designed to help you build resilience, find perspective, strengthen your mindset, and navigate everyday life with greater clarity. ## Wisdom for Every Moment Life is constantly changing, and the guidance you need changes with it. Whether you're seeking calm during stressful times, motivation to keep moving forward, strength during adversity, or perspective when facing uncertainty, Scrollosophy helps you discover the wisdom that matters most right now. Use mood-based categories to explore quotes and reflections tailored to your current state of mind. Every category is color-coded, making it easy to find the right insight exactly when you need it. ## Your Daily Stoic Practice Start each day with a carefully selected Quote of the Day. Inspired by the traditions of Stoicism and daily reflection, each quote is chosen to help you begin your day with focus, gratitude, resilience, and purpose. Enable daily notifications and receive a moment of wisdom every morning. ## Save What Resonates Some ideas stay with you. Build your personal library by bookmarking your favorite quotes and reflections. Revisit them whenever you need encouragement, perspective, or a reminder of what truly matters. Over time, your collection becomes a personal guide built from the wisdom that speaks most deeply to you. ## Designed for Intentional Scrolling Scrollosophy is built around a simple idea: scrolling doesn't have to be mindless. Enjoy a beautiful full-screen experience designed for reading, reflection, and learning. No clutter. No endless distractions. No algorithm chasing your attention. Just timeless philosophy, one swipe at a time. ## Why Stoicism? For over 2,000 years, Stoicism has helped people develop resilience, self-discipline, emotional control, gratitude, and inner peace. The teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus remain as relevant today as they were in ancient Rome, offering practical guidance for modern challenges, relationships, work, and personal growth. Whether you're new to philosophy or already on a Stoic journey, Scrollosophy makes ancient wisdom accessible, practical, and part of your daily routine. ## Features • Hundreds of handpicked Stoic and philosophy quotes • Wisdom from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, and other thinkers • Mood-based categories for personalized exploration • Daily Quote of the Day with optional notifications • Save favorites to your personal library • Beautiful full-screen swipe experience • Clean, distraction-free design • Built for reflection, mindfulness, and personal growth Scroll less. Think more. Live better.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scrollosophy at none against Stoicism's 3. Scrollosophy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Stoicism sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scrollosophy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stoicism ships an update fortnightly, Scrollosophy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stoicism | Scrollosophy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Austin | Paul Brecht |
In-app purchases
Stoicism
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Purchase$29.99
Scrollosophy
No in-app purchases









