Comparison

Stoic Trainer vs Aurelius

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stoic Trainer

Features
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You cannot control the world around you. But you can control your mind. Stoic Trainer is not just another quote book. It is a gamified mind simulator that turns ancient philosophy into a daily weapon against stress, anxiety, and chaos. Train your character just as rigorously as you train your body in the gym. WHAT’S INSIDE: - Stoic Gym (Life Simulator) Solve real-life scenarios. Choose between raw emotions and reason, earn wisdom points (XP), and evolve from a Seeker to a Spirit Emperor. - Stoic Stone Integration A truly unique experience! Connect your physical Stoic Stone smart artifact via Bluetooth and sync your real-world progress with the app. - Academy (Logos) A fundamental course featuring 365 daily lessons (video + text). Graduate through the ranks and become a Stoic Master in exactly one year. - Instant Calm Practices (Action) Use techniques trusted by special forces and psychologists: Box Breathing for focus, NSDR (deep relaxation), and Cognitive Shuffling for perfect sleep. - Mentor AI (Your Marcus Aurelius) Your personal philosopher in your pocket. Ask for advice in tough situations and receive concise, profound guidance based on the works of the great stoics. - Private Journal Your Inner Citadel. A secure space for honest reflection. All your entries are stored exclusively on your device. Absolute privacy. - Memento Mori (Life Calendar) A powerful visual representation of your lifetime in weeks. The ultimate reminder that time is your only non-renewable resource. Value every moment. - Audio Rooms (Atmosphere) Lo-Fi beats for deep work and nature sounds for meditation, fully supporting background playback. - World Herald Your daily dose of positive and scientific stories from around the globe, beautifully reframed through a stoic lens. Your inner fortress awaits. Download Stoic Trainer and start building your resilience today.

About

Aurelius

This app helps you practice Stoicism daily through structured journaling, mental exercises, and reflection on the finiteness of time. It offers a minimalist interface designed for focus and privacy, with seamless iCloud synchronization across devices.

Highlights
  • Structured philosophical journaling
  • Daily Stoic mental exercises
  • Memento Mori reflection
  • Minimalist, monochrome design
  • Secure iCloud synchronization
  • Complete user privacy
Features
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"Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one." — Marcus Aurelius, X.16 Aurelius is not a mood tracker or a collection of inspiring quotes. It's an uncompromising tool for daily Askesis. We bring philosophy back into practice so your efforts find their true purpose.

Screenshots

Stoic Trainer4 screens
Aurelius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Stoic Trainer at 3 against Aurelius's 1. Stoic Trainer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stoic Trainer ships an update fortnightly, Aurelius weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stoic Trainer versus Aurelius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoic TrainerAurelius
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB25 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperOleksii DemchenkoAleksandr Abrosimov

In-app purchases

None

Stoic Trainer

No in-app purchases

None

Aurelius

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stoic Trainer free?
Stoic Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aurelius free?
Aurelius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stoic Trainer or Aurelius have ads?
Neither Stoic Trainer nor Aurelius shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stoic Trainer or Aurelius?
Stoic Trainer ships an update fortnightly, and Aurelius weekly. Most recently, Stoic Trainer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Aurelius on October 6, 2026.

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