# Western Philosophers

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id962077332](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id962077332)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id962077332`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Brad Gayman
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (457 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2020-04-01
- **First published:** 2015-02-13
- **Size:** 463 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/western-philosophers/id962077332)
- **Website:** [https://bradgayman.com/philosophers/](https://bradgayman.com/philosophers/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bradgayman.com/philosophers/privacy/](https://bradgayman.com/philosophers/privacy/)

## Description

An easy-to-use, fun app to learn about Western philosophers. Review bios, key ideas, and notable works, with quick links to Wikipedia entries, in a friendly, quiz-ready format.

Prepare for an introductory philosophy course by testing yourself with questions about major works and famous quotes. Great for quick revision or study sessions.

## Rankings

- #74,718 — Overall

## Review summary

Western Philosophers is praised for its easy, engaging interface and rich, multi-format content (quotes, audiobooks, timeline/map/database) that offers a strong, free entry point into philosophy. However, it suffers from long-term neglect (outdated, unstable, and crashes), broken external links, and perceived content bias. Users also miss modern features (widgets) and community contributions. Overall it’s a valuable resource when functioning, but many reviews call for updates, bug fixes, and broader, more neutral content.

### Pros

- Easy to use and well-designed interface with bite-sized content (described as easy-to-use, beautiful, and well-organized).
- Rich, multi-format content including quotes, audiobooks, a timeline, a map, and a comprehensive philosopher database.
- Broad, freely accessible philosophy resource (quotes, audiobooks, essays) that serves as a strong entry point for learners.
- Extra engagement features like iMessage stickers and a philosopher camera add practical value.
- Helpful for beginners and students as a convenient, single source for philosophy.

### Cons

- App appears poorly maintained/abandoned with no updates for years, and users want compatibility with latest OS features (e.g., home screen widgets).
- External links frequently break (Wikipedia/SEP or Stanford pages returning 404), hindering deeper learning.
- Stability issues and bugs (crashes, iPad landscape bug) and some features like audiobooks not working for all users.
- Perceived bias or controversial curation (noted issues with Ayn Rand inclusion/removal and a leaning toward certain political perspectives).
- Requests for additional features and content (more philosophers, community submissions, and regular updates) that are not being addressed.

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