V Houses
Keep your vows, sit together
About
This app helps users maintain daily vows and deepen their meditation practice through guided sessions and community features. It offers AI-powered reflections on vows and tracks meditation progress, fostering a supportive environment for spiritual growth.
What's New in V Houses
1.7.0
October 10, 2026
Guided meditations in your language Recordings now play in the language the app is set to, where they exist — Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and more. Press play and the sit starts right there, logged like any other sit. New: Public Meditations A free selection of guided meditations, open to everyone. Vows and meditation stages in your language Translated by practitioners in the tradition, with more languages on the way. Retreat mode Hide the tabs and cards you don't need and quiet the notifications while you're on retreat. Your retreat sits show in Statistics. Community Tap a person for their card, and send a wave or some love. Antidotes to-do Every Purification intention from your journal in one list, to tick off when done. Also: meditations you've listened to stand out in the list, and sits logged while offline are sent when you're back online.
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FAQ
What vows can I track with V Houses?
V Houses allows you to follow the Freedom Vows, Refuge & Layperson's Vows, Bodhisattva Vows, or the Diamond Way Vows. You receive six vows each day on a rotating schedule with timed reminders.
Does V Houses offer guided meditations?
Yes, V Houses provides guided audio meditations, including the '101 Meditations' series and free 'Public Meditations'. Recordings are available in multiple languages.
How does V Houses help with community practice?
You can see who in your sangha is 'Sitting Now' and join them in real time. The app also allows you to browse members, follow practitioners and teachers, and see your community on a live map.
Is V Houses available in other languages?
Yes, V Houses is available in 16 languages, with vows and meditation stages translated by practitioners in the tradition.
Can I customize my experience in V Houses?
You can choose from seven hand-tuned color themes and use 'Retreat mode' to hide unnecessary tabs and quiet notifications. An iOS home-screen widget is also available.
How is my privacy handled in V Houses?
Your journal and reflections are private to your account. Location is shared only at the city level and only if you choose to share it.
Does V Houses have ads?
Yes, V Houses contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free for users to access its features.
What is the age rating for V Houses?
V Houses has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
