Comparison

marcus. vs Stoa Mentor

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

Head to head
About

marcus.

Explore the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius with daily quotes, curated teachings, and a private journal. This app offers a structured approach to Stoic philosophy, helping you think clearly and act deliberately.

Highlights
  • Daily Stoic quotes with context
  • Curated teachings on core principles
  • Book-by-book exploration of Meditations
  • Original podcast episodes on Stoic history
  • Private journal for reflection
  • Guided daily reflections
Features
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The philosophy that kept a Roman emperor steady through plague, war, and personal loss — now structured for your daily life. Stoicus brings you the original teachings of Marcus Aurelius in a format designed not just for reading, but for practice. Every quote comes with context. Every teaching connects to your day. Every morning can begin with intention. EXPLORE Search and browse hundreds of quotes from the Meditations, organized by theme and book. Each quote includes its source, historical context, and a plain-language explanation of what it means for modern life. TEACHINGS Three core Stoic principles — Control Dichotomy, Amor Fati, and Memento Mori — explored through curated quote collections, practical exercises, and guided reflections. Not theory. Practice. BOOKS Read Marcus Aurelius's Meditations book by book, with introductions that explain where each was written, what was happening in his life, and why it matters. From the gratitude list of Book I to the final words of Book XII. DOCTRINE — Original Podcast 12 narrative episodes, each paired with one of the 12 Books of the Meditations. Real historical stories — the shipwreck that founded Stoicism, the slave whose philosophy shaped an emperor, the plague that tested everything Marcus believed. Every episode ends with a lesson and a reflection question for your journal. JOURNAL Your private space for daily Stoic practice. Morning intention, evening reflection, and prompts drawn from the teachings and podcast episodes. Write to yourself the way Marcus did — honestly, without an audience. TODAY'S REFLECTION A daily quote selected for you, with its book reference and a moment of context. Save the ones that matter. Return to them when you need them. Stoicus is not a meditation app. It is a philosophy app — built for people who want to think more clearly, act more deliberately, and carry themselves with the steadiness that 2,000 years of Stoic practice has refined. Be good. While you can. While there is still time. Terms of Use: https://terms-green.vercel.app/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy-policy-omega-lemon.vercel.app/

About

Stoa Mentor

Features
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Stoa gives you one philosophical thought a day, and helps you turn it into action. Every day: - A quote from a great thinker: Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Spinoza, Nietzsche, Schopenhauer and more - A short analysis that explains the idea and connects it to your own situation - A mentor who reads it aloud, so you can listen in a few minutes - A small action to try today Build a habit: - Track your streak and progress - Review your recent days - Share the quote of the day - Follow friends in your Circle and encourage each other Stoa is available in French and English. Choose your language at first launch or in Profile, and the quotes, analyses, voice and notifications follow. Free: one mentor listen per day. Premium: up to 5 listens a day, personal coaching and deeper analyses. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Privacy policy: https://stoa-app.be/en/privacy Terms of use: https://stoa-app.be/en/terms

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Stoa Mentor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stoa Mentor at none against marcus.'s 4. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. marcus. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Stoa Mentor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

marcus. ships an update every 10 days, Stoa Mentor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
marcus. versus Stoa Mentor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermarcus.Stoa Mentor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size364 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAHMET SELIM UGURArthur Desirant

In-app purchases

4 purchases

marcus.

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
None

Stoa Mentor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is marcus. free?
marcus. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stoa Mentor free?
Stoa Mentor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do marcus. or Stoa Mentor have ads?
Neither marcus. nor Stoa Mentor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, marcus. or Stoa Mentor?
marcus. ships an update every 10 days, and Stoa Mentor every 2 weeks. Most recently, marcus. was updated on October 25, 2026 and Stoa Mentor on October 24, 2026.

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