# Arete: Pocket University > Private offline learning for Stoicism, psychology, and lifelong growth. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pmascience.arete](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pmascience.arete) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.pmascience.arete` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** PMA Science LLC - **Category:** EDUCATION - **Version:** 1.0.2 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-28 - **First published:** 2026-07-28 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 48 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pmascience.arete) - **Website:** [https://pmascience.com/](https://pmascience.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://pmascience.com/privacy-policy/](https://pmascience.com/privacy-policy/) ## Description Arete: Pocket University

Become the architect of your own mind.

Arete: Pocket University is a private, offline-first learning platform designed to help you cultivate wisdom, resilience, emotional intelligence, and lifelong personal growth.

Unlike subscription-based learning apps, Arete gives you permanent access to a growing library of original books, structured lessons, guided reflection, and practical exercises—all stored privately on your device.

No ads.

No subscriptions.

No tracking.

Just learning.

Your Pocket University

Explore original content across multiple disciplines, including:

• Stoicism
• Psychology
• Positive Mental Attitude (PMA)
• Leadership
• Personal Development
• Mental Resilience
• Communication
• Gratitude

Original Books Included

Read exclusive books including:

• PMA Science Stoic: 366 Daily Thoughts
• Thinking Like a Stoic
• The Magic of Gratitude
• Rising Above: Puberty and Mental Health in Adolescents
• Job: The Soul of Stoic Wisdom
• The 90-Day Stoic and PMA Challenge
• Diorama

More original books and lessons are added over time.

Learn Through Practice

Arete is more than a reading app.

Develop practical skills through:

• Daily lessons
• Reflection Journal
• Voice Studio
• Camera Studio
• Guided exercises
• Daily wisdom
• Progress tracking
• Belt progression
• Personal milestones

Learning becomes something you practice—not just consume.

Built Around Privacy

Your information belongs to you.

Arete is designed with privacy as a core principle.

• Offline First
• Local First
• Hardware First
• No ads
• No subscriptions
• No analytics
• No tracking

Your personal data stays on your device.

Designed for Lifelong Learning

Whether you're a student, educator, entrepreneur, professional, parent, or simply someone who enjoys learning, Arete is designed to become your long-term companion for self-mastery.

Study at your own pace.

Reflect deeply.

Practice consistently.

Grow every day.

Why Arete?

✓ Offline learning

✓ Original books

✓ Structured lessons

✓ Voice practice

✓ Camera Studio

✓ Reflection Journal

✓ Progress tracking

✓ Multiple disciplines

✓ Multiple languages

✓ No subscriptions

✓ No ads

✓ No tracking

Arete: Pocket University

Build knowledge. Practice wisdom. Become the architect of your own mind. ## Rankings - #3,179,862 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.pmascience.arete.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Pocket Stoa](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.pocketstoa.android) — 4 users - [Arete - Journal & Habits](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.theareteapp.app) — 469 users - [Aurelius - Stoic Philosophy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anonymous.aurelius) — 1,226 users - [Aurel](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blueberrybytes.aurel) — 8 users - [Stoa - Senda Estoica](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stoa.senda_estoica) — 15 users - [Amorfati-stoic](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Amorfati) — 4 users - [El Estoico.](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zc40.elestoico) — 1,206 users - [Stoic Trainer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stoictrainer.app) — 275 users - [StoicZone: Journal & AI Mentor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yourname.stoiczone) — 249 users - [Stoic Philosophy Books & Audio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stoic.philosophy.ebooks.app) — 1,251 users - [Areté](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arete.mark) — 36 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pmascience.arete)