Comparison

Western Philosophers vs Philosophy+

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

Head to head
About

Western Philosophers

Explore the lives and works of influential thinkers with this educational app. Test your knowledge through quizzes on their major contributions and famous quotes, ideal for students and philosophy enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Philosopher biographies
  • Wikipedia integration
  • Quiz on works and quotes
  • Study aid for philosophy courses
  • Review tool
Features
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An easy-to-use, fun, app to learn more about philosophers. Review information about each—including wikipedia entries—and see how well you do on the quiz. Questions ask about great works and quotes. Great for reviewing, or studying for, an introductory philosophy course.

About

Philosophy+

Master essential philosophy topics through engaging quizzes. This app is designed to enhance knowledge and skills for students, professionals, and enthusiasts exploring the field. It covers a wide range of philosophical concepts from ancient to contemporary.

Highlights
  • Engaging quizzes
  • Comprehensive topic coverage
  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • Ancient Greek Philosophy
  • Eastern Philosophy
  • Ethics and Moral Philosophy
  • Metaphysics and Epistemology
Features
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Master all essential topics in Philosophy with Fun and Engaging Quizzes! Dive into the world of Philosophy with our comprehensive quiz app, designed to boost your knowledge, confidence, and skills. Whether you're a student, practitioner, or just exploring the field, this app is your ultimate companion for learning and growth. Topics Covered: Introduction to Philosophy: -Definition, scope and branches of philosophy -Philosophy vs. science vs. religion -Importance of critical thinking Ancient Greek Philosophy: -Pre-Socratic thinkers (Thales, Heraclitus) -Socrates and the Socratic method -Plato’s theory of forms -Aristotle’s logic and ethics Eastern Philosophy: -Confucianism and social harmony -Daoism and the Dao (Way) -Hindu philosophy: Vedanta and Yoga -Buddhism: Four Noble Truths and Nirvana Medieval Philosophy: -Augustine and Christian philosophy -Islamic philosophers (Avicenna, Averroes) -Thomas Aquinas and Scholasticism -Faith vs. reason debates Rationalism and Empiricism: -René Descartes and 'Cogito, ergo sum' -Spinoza and rationalist ethics -John Locke’s empiricism -David Hume and skepticism Enlightenment Philosophy: -Kant’s 'Critique of Pure Reason' -Rousseau and the social contract -Voltaire and freedom of thought -Human rights and political philosophy Existentialism: -Kierkegaard on faith and despair -Nietzsche’s will to power -Sartre: existence precedes essence -Camus and the absurd Ethics and Moral Philosophy: -Utilitarianism (Bentham, Mill) -Deontological ethics (Kant) -Virtue ethics (Aristotle) -Contemporary debates (bioethics, AI ethics) Metaphysics: -Reality and being (ontology) -Free will vs. determinism -Mind-body problem -Time, space, and causality Epistemology: -Nature and limits of knowledge -Rationalism vs. empiricism revisited -Skepticism and relativism -Modern theories of truth Logic and Reasoning: -Deductive vs. inductive reasoning -Fallacies in argumentation -Symbolic and formal logic -Applications in mathematics and science Philosophy of Religion: -Arguments for the existence of God -The problem of evil -Faith and reason -Secularism and atheism Political Philosophy: -Justice and liberty -Marxism and critiques of capitalism -Democracy and governance -Modern political ideologies Philosophy of Mind: -Dualism vs. materialism -Consciousness and qualia -Artificial intelligence and minds -The self and personal identity Contemporary Philosophy: -Postmodernism and deconstruction (Derrida, Foucault) -Feminist philosophy -Environmental philosophy -Global philosophy and intercultural dialogue Who is it for? - Philosophy students preparing for exam. - Professionals brushing up on their knowledge. - Anyone interested in understanding Philosophy. Download now and make learning Philosophy+ enjoyable and effective! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://forwaelade.web.app/Philosophy/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Western Philosophers4 screens
Philosophy+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Western Philosophers at 89% against Philosophy+'s 0%. Western Philosophers also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). 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. Philosophy+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Western Philosophers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Western Philosophers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Western Philosophers has 457 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Western Philosophers's written reviews are positive against 0% of Philosophy+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Western Philosophers ships an update monthly, Philosophy+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Western Philosophers versus Philosophy+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWestern PhilosophersPhilosophy+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (457 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings457 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size463 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrad GaymanForwa Elade Wunde

Customer experience

Western Philosophers

All ratings448 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative5.2%

Philosophy+

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Western Philosophers

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when favoriting philosophers
  • Quiz layout issues on iPad landscape mode
  • Audiobook downloads not working

Requested features

6 requests
  • More Eastern and non-Western philosophers
  • Ability to suggest new philosophers
  • Community-driven content additions
  • Better quiz format with philosopher names
  • Home screen widgets and updated UI
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  • Offline audiobook downloads

Philosophy+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Western Philosophers

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Philosophy+

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week$7.997 Days
  • 1 Month$19.991 Month
  • 1 Year$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1500$1.99
  • 3500$2.99
  • 9000$4.99

Questions

Is Western Philosophers free?
Western Philosophers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Philosophy+ free?
Philosophy+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Western Philosophers or Philosophy+?
Western Philosophers is rated higher. Western Philosophers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Philosophy+ averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Western Philosophers or Philosophy+ have ads?
Neither Western Philosophers nor Philosophy+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Western Philosophers or Philosophy+?
Western Philosophers ships an update monthly, and Philosophy+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Western Philosophers was updated on November 1, 2026 and Philosophy+ on October 30, 2026.

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