Comparison

Philosophy Now vs p2i Network

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

Head to head
About

Philosophy Now

This app delivers a magazine focused on ideas and philosophy for a broad audience. It features articles, book reviews, and news, making complex philosophical concepts accessible and engaging. Subscribers gain full access to all content, including back issues.

Highlights
  • Access to all magazine content
  • In-app purchases for subscriptions and back issues
  • Browse content lists before purchasing
  • Download issues for offline reading
  • Articles on Western philosophy
  • Book reviews and news
Features
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Philosophy Now is a magazine for everyone interested in ideas. It aims to corrupt innocent citizens by convincing them that philosophy can be exciting, worthwhile and comprehensible, and also to provide some light and enjoyable reading matter for those already ensnared by the muse, such as philosophy students and academics. Philosophy Now appears every two months. It contains articles on all aspects of Western philosophy, as well as book reviews, letters, news, cartoons, and the occasional short story. Since its small-scale launch in Britain in 1991, Philosophy Now has grown to become the most widely-read philosophy periodical in the English language. Philosophy Now is independent of all groups and has no intentional editorial bias except for a passionate conviction that philosophy is a Good Thing. APP FEATURES • Print and digital subscribers to Philosophy Now have access to all content. • Subscriptions and all back issues available using In-App Purchase. • Freely browse the contents list of any issue before purchasing. • Purchased issues can be downloaded to device for reading without internet connection. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS • Subscribe annually (6 issues) for USD $24.99 or bimonthly (1 issue) for USD $4.99. • Single issues are also available for USD $5.99 each. • If available you will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes. • Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • App subscription is independent of and not included with print or any other type of subscription to the magazine. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the price of the original subscription. • You can manage auto-renew of your subscription in your Apple account settings, where it can be turned off if you wish. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • Full Privacy Policy and Terms of Use can be found at http://philosophynow.org/terms

About

p2i Network

Features
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A platform that allows international exchange of know how, advice and mentoring through access to a network of experts and mentors from across the p2i partners and increase networking and community engagement. - Facilitates the right connections with experts/mentors to exchange valuable know-how and help p2i postdocs get advice from a person who has the specific expertise they need when they need it. - Enables different levels of engagement (from more immediate Q&A to longer term mentoring). - Help tackle specific challenges and/or guidance - Enables peer to peer learning – some postdocs will have navigated some of the challenges and will be able to share their learning The goal of the p2i connect experts/mentor network/platform is to help accelerate the entrepreneurial journeys of p2i postdocs as well as help accelerate the development of start ups across the p2i partners Starting with the needs from the p2i postdocs and their specific ideas/ventures, the platform identifies and connects the p2i postdoc to individuals or groups of experts for tailored support

Screenshots

Philosophy Now3 screens
p2i Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: p2i Network at none against Philosophy Now's 38. p2i Network also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Philosophy Now's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Philosophy Now sells 38 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 2 months. p2i Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Philosophy Now ships an update every 4 weeks, p2i Network every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Philosophy Now versus p2i Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilosophy Nowp2i Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAnja PublicationsMesensei Oy

In-app purchases

38 purchases

Philosophy Now

Subscriptions2
  • Philosophy Now1 Month trial$4.992 Months
  • Philosophy Now1 Month trial$24.991 Year
One-time36
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 24$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 29$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 30$5.99
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  • Philosophy Now: Issue 99$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 101$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 107$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 112$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 113$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 115$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 117$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 125$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 127$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 136$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 159$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 156$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 147$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 166$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 102$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 165$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 118$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 143$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 164$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 138$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 152$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 104$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 132$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 163$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 145$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 158$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 162$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 92$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 161$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 121$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 139$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 146$5.99
  • Philosophy Now: Issue 160$5.99
None

p2i Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Philosophy Now free?
Philosophy Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is p2i Network free?
p2i Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Philosophy Now or p2i Network have ads?
Neither Philosophy Now nor p2i Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Philosophy Now or p2i Network?
Philosophy Now ships an update every 4 weeks, and p2i Network every 2 months. Most recently, Philosophy Now was updated on September 21, 2026 and p2i Network on September 22, 2026.

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