# Audio Dharma — Dharma Talks and Meditations

> Extensive collection of Dharma talks and guided meditations from global teachers. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Minson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-dharma/id1273013847 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Minson](https://appshunter.io/developer/286496243)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 81 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-dharma/id1273013847/reviews.md

## What is Audio Dharma?

Easy and powerful access to thousands of Dharma talks. These talks were given over a 20-year period at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA, which is led by Gil Fronsdal. Listen to hundreds of leading Dharma teachers from around the world, representing many different traditions and viewpoints, speak on a wide variety of topics. 

New talks are continually added.

Search for talks, download and share them, add notes, build your own play lists and see what the community is listening to.

## Key features

- Thousands of Dharma talks
- Guided meditations
- Searchable library
- Download and share talks
- Add notes to talks
- Create custom playlists
- Community listening trends

## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-dharma/id1273013847/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Bad app, good content

*2026-01-03, version 4.5*

The app design and usability are really outdated - but I've listened into some of the talks which are really high quality (speaker Gil Fronsdal). You need to find your way around with filtering and searching, then you can find and "favorite" stuff for easier access.

### 4/5 — Great but missing transcripts

*2025-06-16, version 4.5*

This is an incredible app, rich with features and talks. I use it regularly to catch up on the happenings at IMC and IRC. 

Recently, however, the app is not producing transcripts of the talks. This may have happened with the last update. The transcripts are useful for identifying talks that I would like to listen to. It would be helpful to have this feature returned.

### 1/5 — Empty

*2025-05-03, version 4.5*

There are no available talks or audio in the app, unfortunately.

### 5/5 — Best Buddhist meditation app

*2025-01-03*

Audiodharma has saved my life. Thank you for developing this app with such relevant talks and meditation.

### 5/5 — A endless wealth of mindfulness and dharma talks and guided meditations

*2024-11-22, version 4.3*

The Insight Meditation Centre is a gift to the world… as is this app, which brings together thousands of talks from the teachers there.

### 1/5 — Not a fan of the AI

*2024-08-23, version 4.3*

Spiritual questions are human questions. We can chat with AI anytime we want—we don’t need it in an app where we are seeking sangha and wise teachers. Please don’t train your AI on our most personal spiritual questions.

### 3/5 — AirPlay gone after recent update

*2024-05-22, version 4.3*

Can we get it back please ?

### 2/5 — Sophia broke the app

*2024-05-07, version 4.0*

After the last release, the app will no longer work without WiFi. I get stuck on the “configuring” loading screen. Please release a fix asap!

### 3/5 — Not working on Apple devices

*2024-04-28, version 3.3*

Cannot listen to talks on Apple Devices

### 4/5 — Amazing resource! One small problem

*2023-08-13, version 3.3*

This is an amazing resource and I’m so happy to have stumbled across it. Having so many dharma talks and guided meditations available in one (searchable!) spot rather than having to go to multiple websites and podcast feeds is such a gift. The UI could be a little more intuitive, but it’s easy to figure out and once you know how it works you’re all set. 

My one wish would be for an update that allows the app to play audio when the screen is locked - right now if you navigate away from the app or lock your phone it stops playing, which is a huge drain on my already-struggling phone battery. That will probably limit the app’s utility for me in the long run unless it gets fixed. But overall this is a great resource.

## Frequently asked questions about Audio Dharma

### What is this app about?

This app provides easy access to a large collection of Dharma talks and guided meditations. It features content from numerous leading teachers across various traditions and viewpoints, covering a wide range of topics.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include access to thousands of Dharma talks and meditations, the ability to search for specific talks, download and share content, add personal notes, and create custom playlists. You can also see what the community is listening to.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free experience for users.

### Who are the teachers featured in the app?

The app features hundreds of leading Dharma teachers from around the world, representing many different traditions and viewpoints. Many talks were given at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA, led by Gil Fronsdal.

### How often is new content added?

New Dharma talks are continually added to the app's library. This ensures that users have a constantly growing resource of teachings and meditations to explore.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.5 — 2025-04-08

- Improved speed and responsiveness.  The All Talks list now displays more quickly.
- A number of small UI improvements.

### 4.3 — 2024-05-19

1)  The AI has been upgraded, and now gives an improved range of answers.  
2) AI-generated transcripts and talk summaries can now easily be copied and distributed.
3) Several minor UI improvements

### 4.2 — 2024-05-15

When Wifi was disabled, the app would not come up.  This bug has been fixed.

### 4.1 — 2024-05-14

Sometimes, in the wireless connection were very slow,  the app would not launch.  

Various other bug fixes and UI improvements.

### 4.0 — 2024-05-01

The app is now integrated with an AI named Sophia.  Sophia summarizes talks, creates transcriptions, and helps guide you to appropriate material.

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