Arevia vs Inner Citadel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Arevia
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Become the kind of person you respect. Arevia is a structured daily practice inspired by timeless Stoic principles โ designed to help you think clearly, act deliberately, and grow in character. This is not a quote app. It is a system. How It Works Start With Intention Begin each day with a guided morning reflection. Set focus. Clarify what matters. Choose your response. End With Honest Examination Review your actions each evening. What was within your control? What must be released? Practice the Four Virtues Track growth in: โข Courage โข Temperance โข Justice โข Wisdom Focus on What You Control Train your mind in the Stoic dichotomy of control โ the foundation of resilience and calm. Wisdom, Not Noise Reflect on carefully selected Stoic insights from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus โ integrated into practice, not endless scrolling. Why Arevia? โข Structured daily ritual (morning + evening) โข Virtue-based growth tracking โข Calm, minimal design โข No social feed. No noise. โข Built for consistency, not dopamine Who Is This For? For those who want: โข More clarity โข More discipline โข Emotional steadiness โข A practical philosophy โข Real self-improvement Train your character daily. Live well by living virtuously.
Inner Citadel
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Life gets noisy. Inner Citadel is your quiet corner. A daily practice built on 2,000 years of timeless philosophy that helps you think clearly, act with purpose, and find calm in the chaos. Start each morning with a powerful quote and set your intentions. End each evening by reflecting on what went well and what you can improve. It's simple, it takes just a few minutes, and it works. โ Daily Practice โ A fresh quote, journaling prompt, and virtue challenge greet you every day. Build a streak and watch your consistency grow. โ Guided Journaling โ Morning intentions to start your day with focus. Evening reflections to close it with clarity. Plus a dedicated Amor Fati practice to help you reframe life's difficulties into opportunities. โ Virtue Challenges โ Daily challenges across four timeless virtues: Wisdom, Courage, Temperance, and Justice. Small, actionable steps that build real character over time. โ Curated Wisdom โ A growing library of quotes from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, and other great thinkers. Search, filter by virtue or author, save your favorites, and share the ones that move you. โ Meet Your Mentors โ Learn about the philosophers behind the wisdom: their lives, teachings, and key ideas. โ Track Your Progress โ See your streaks, journaling stats, challenge completion rate, and weekly activity at a glance. Your growth, visualized. โ Private & Distraction-Free โ No ads. No accounts. No social feeds. All your data stays on your device. Just you and the practice. Whether you're a longtime student of Stoicism or just looking for a better way to start and end your day, Inner Citadel gives you the tools to build a more intentional life, one day at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inner Citadel at none against Arevia's 1. Inner Citadel also leads on device support and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Arevia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Inner Citadel asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Arevia | Inner Citadel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 10 days |
| Ads | โ | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | โ | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jorge Bejar | Christopher Innerarity |
In-app purchases
Arevia
- Arevia Stoic Practice Lifetime$14.99
Inner Citadel
No in-app purchases








