Virtus vs Aurelius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtus
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You react when you wanted to hold back. Your day slips away without clarity. You know you're capable of more — but you don't have a system. Virtus turns stoicism into a 10-minute daily practice. No theory. No lectures. Just real mental training. Train every day: • Morning Prep — clarity before you start • Evening Review — close the day with reflection • Circle of Control — let go of what you can't change • Premeditatio Malorum — prepare for the worst, always win • Amor Fati — turn obstacles into fuel • View From Above — perspective when everything feels urgent Also includes: Discipline Score • Virtue Tracker • Streaks • Weekly Insights • Quotes from Marcus Aurelius and Seneca Full privacy: no account needed, 100% offline, data stays on your device. Premium unlocks advanced exercises, 21-day guided programs, and deep analytics — when you're ready. Marcus Aurelius ruled an empire by training his mind every night. Start today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://virtusapp.netlify.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://virtusapp.netlify.app/privacy
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.
- Structured philosophical journaling
- Daily Stoic mental exercises
- Memento Mori reflection
- Minimalist, monochrome design
- Secure iCloud synchronization
- Complete user privacy
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurelius at none against Virtus's 3. 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. Virtus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Aurelius asks for nothing beyond the download.
Virtus ships an update every 2 weeks, Aurelius weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtus | Aurelius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | EMILIO CISNEROS | Aleksandr Abrosimov |
In-app purchases
Virtus
- Virtus premium 1 month$4.991 Month
- Virtus premium 1 year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Virtus Premium Lifetime$34.99
Aurelius
No in-app purchases
