Question 1

Is Philo free, and where can I download it?

Accepted Answer

Philo is free to download on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, and every account starts with 10 free AI credits — no card required. The Android version is in final testing and lands on Google Play shortly; join the waitlist to be the first to know.

Question 2

What is Stoicism, and who were the Stoics?

Accepted Answer

Stoicism is an ancient Greek and Roman philosophy of living well through reason, virtue, and accepting what you cannot control. Its best-known voices are Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. Philo brings their daily wisdom to your phone — and lets you chat with them directly. The app is available in 5 languages: English, French, Portuguese, German, and Spanish.

Question 3

How many quotes are in the app?

Accepted Answer

Philo contains over 6,631 curated quotes from more than 139 philosophers and thinkers, spanning from Ancient Greece to the present day. All quotes are available in 5 languages.

Question 4

When will the Android version launch?

Accepted Answer

Philo is in Google Play closed testing right now and will roll out to production once the testing period completes. Join the waitlist with your email and we'll notify you the day it goes live on Google Play.

Question 5

Which philosophers can I chat with?

Accepted Answer

You can chat with Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Socrates, Nietzsche, and more of history's greatest thinkers. Describe what you're going through — a tough decision, a loss, a moment of self-doubt — and receive a response shaped by that philosopher's actual ideas and worldview, whether you want Stoic calm or a sharper challenge. Every account starts with 10 free credits, and you can buy more anytime.

Question 6

What's included for free?

Accepted Answer

Every account gets 10 free credits, access to all 6,631+ quotes, 5 languages, daily notifications, saving favourite quotes, unlimited custom collections, full philosopher profiles, and meditation music sessions — everything you need to build a daily philosophy practice.

Question 7

How do credits work?

Accepted Answer

Each AI philosopher chat costs 1 credit. For quote explanations, 1 credit unlocks 10 different perspectives on the same quote — swipe to see them all at no extra cost. Every new account gets 10 free credits. When you need more, choose from five credit packs — from 30 credits for €0.99 up to 1,000 credits for €17.99. Purchased credits never expire.

Question 8

Do credits expire?

Accepted Answer

No. Both free credits and purchased credits never expire. Use them whenever you like, at your own pace.

Question 9

Does Philo work offline, and on both iPhone and Android?

Accepted Answer

Quotes and your favorites are cached locally, so you can read your daily Stoic wisdom without an internet connection — AI philosopher chat and cross-device sync need connectivity. Philo is live on iPhone and iPad today, with Android arriving on Google Play shortly.

Question 10

How do I contact support?

Accepted Answer

You can reach us at contact@philoq.app. We typically respond within 24–48 hours.

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