# Anavara — Mindfulness & Zen — Buddhism · Curated Paths

> Buddhism · Curated Paths (iPhone/iPad app by Alessandro Emrich.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anavara-mindfulness-and-zen/id6773445117 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alessandro Emrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840016670)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 250 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2026-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anavara-mindfulness-and-zen/id6773445117/reviews.md

## What is Anavara?

Eastern wisdom on curated paths — even if you've never read a sutra.

Anavara is a quiet app. No streaks, no points, no coach-speak. Instead: 91 curated paths through Buddhism, Zen, Daoism, Sufi tradition, and related teachings, in plain language. Those already familiar with the sources will find depth. Those new will find a way in.

HOW IT WORKS

· You pick three themes that occupy you right now.
· You're suggested a path — for example "Who am I, really?" or "On dealing with loss."
· Each path consists of 5–12 steps. Per step: three to seven minutes of reading, an example from daily life, an optional reflection question.
· Sentences that stay with you can be kept in your herbarium.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Anavara is a journey of personal development — with real sources instead of coach-clichés. You can expect:

· To have really understood an idea from Buddhism — instead of just knowing the term.
· A different way of looking at anger, loss, questions of identity.
· Sentences that stay with you — and come back as re-encounters weeks later.
· A small, quiet practice in the evening, at your own pace.

REGIONS

The paths are located across 11 regions — India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Tibet & Himalaya, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Persia, and the modern West.

WHAT ANAVARA IS NOT

· No wellness coach. Hard things are allowed to stay hard.
· No AI companion. Buddhism is slowing down, not instant answers.
· No ads, no data selling, no gamification.
· No esoteric flourish.

PREMIUM

Three paths are free. Premium opens all paths, the insight cards, and the re-encounter mechanic. Prices are shown when you tap Premium directly in the App Store sheet.

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"If you are in a hurry, go slowly."

Personal data stays on your device and in your iCloud account. Sources are transparently linked.
SUBSCRIPTION TERMS
Anavara is free with 3 paths. Anavara Plus unlocks all 91 paths, the insight cards and the re-encounter mechanic — monthly ($4.99) or yearly ($49.99, saves ~17 %).
Renews automatically unless canceled 24 h before the end of the period. Manage and cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://blau-ton.github.io/anavara/privacy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anavara Premium · Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Anavara Premium · Month | $4.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-06-22

Premium: monthly plan selectable.

· In the premium view you can now switch between the yearly and monthly plan — the selected option is clearly marked.
· Minor polish.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-06-21

Navigation made solid throughout.

· Paths now open reliably from every entry point — whether via "For you", Regions, Themes, All, or Search.
· "Continue" inside a path opens the reader cleanly, and closing returns in a single step.
· Minor polish to transitions and display.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-06-19

Care and polish.

· The premium sheet now has a clear close button.
· Path library: two sections "Free to Start" and "With Premium" make the catalogue clearer.
· Switching paths in the reader is smoother.
· New world map in dark mode.
· Minor corrections to copy and audio.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-06-15

Indonesia added as our 12th region. Refreshed watercolor maps for most regions — Light + Dark with fine gold contours. Redesigned Persia glyph (iwan arch with eight-pointed star). Plus UI polish in the Home and Region headers.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-06

Updated region overview and subscription terms · prices listed correctly.

## More apps by Alessandro Emrich

- [Anavara — Meditation & Journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anavara-meditation-and-journal/id6767925211)
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All apps by Alessandro Emrich: https://appshunter.io/developer/1840016670

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