03 vs Stoic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
03
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Stop Overthinking. Fall Asleep Faster. 03:17 is a minimal night app designed for moments when your mind wonβt stop. Instead of forcing calm, it gives your mind something simple to follow. Just press start, follow the light, and let your thoughts slow down. No techniques. No pressure. No noise. Just a quiet reset. FEATURES β’ 3-minute calming sessions β’ Designed for overthinking and anxiety β’ Minimal, distraction-free experience β’ Dark mode for night use β’ Simple and intuitive design PREMIUM β’ Unlimited sessions β’ No subscriptions β’ One-time purchase Perfect for: β’ Overthinking at night β’ Anxiety before sleep β’ Racing thoughts β’ Difficulty falling asleep If your mind wonβt stop, 03:17 helps you slow down.
Stoic
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Some minds don't stop. You replay the conversation, rehearse the argument, and carry a worry that isn't yours to carry. Stoic Control Journal is a calm place to put it down. Built on one Stoic idea β the dichotomy of control β the app guides you through four short steps: 1. Write the worry, exactly as it sits in your head. 2. Sort it: what here can I actually influence, and what can't I? 3. Name one next action β small and concrete. 4. Close calmly, and set the rest down. No streaks to guilt you. No feed. No noise. Just a quiet, repeatable practice for overthinking, pressure, and letting go. What's inside: - A guided control-journal entry based on Marcus Aurelius' and Epictetus' practice of separating event from response - A short daily Stoic prompt, generated on your device - An optional wellness tab that can summarize Apple Health categories you permit (read-only), with a transparent daily score - Everything stored privately on your device β no account, no ads, no tracking, no cloud upload Stoic Control Journal is for general reflection and calm. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose, treat, or predict any condition. Write the worry. Find your next step.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stoic at none against 03's 1. Stoic also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 03 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stoic asks for nothing beyond the download.
03 ships an update weekly, Stoic daily. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 03 | Stoic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cagla Akgul Gurgur | Hardeep Pal |
In-app purchases
03
- Unlimited Access$2.99
Stoic
No in-app purchases









