Comparison

Dhamma.org vs Hansavedas Academy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dhamma.org

Explore Vipassana meditation techniques and find residential courses worldwide. Access audio and video resources, apply for courses, and manage your user account. This app offers a path to self-purification through self-observation.

Highlights
  • Learn about Vipassana Meditation
  • Find worldwide course locations
  • Search courses by date, region, language
  • Apply and register for courses
  • Download/stream audio and video resources
  • Manage user account and application forms
  • Access group sitting recordings
Features
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This is the official DhammaOrg iOS mobile App for Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Vipassana Meditation Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, an Art of Living. Vipassana is the process of self-purification by self-observation. One begins by observing the natural breath to concentrate the mind. Then, with a sharpened awareness, one proceeds to observe the changing nature of body and mind and experiences the universal truths of impermanence, suffering and egolessness. This truth-realization by direct experience results in mental purification. Courses The technique of Vipassana Meditation is taught at 10-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are no charges for the courses - not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation. All expenses are met by donations from people who, having completed a course and experienced the benefits of Vipassana, wish to give others the opportunity to also benefit. Locations Courses are given in numerous Meditation Centers and at Non-Center course locations. Each location has its own schedule of courses. In most cases, an application for admission to these courses can be completed online using this App. There are numerous Centers currently in operation and more in development around the world, including Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Features of this App - Learn more about Vipassana Meditation. - Find locations near you that offer Vipassana Meditation courses from a complete worldwide listing or map of over 300 locations spread across 80+ countries. - Locate Vipassana Meditation courses using search criteria such as dates, regions, and instruction languages. - Apply and register to attend a Vipassana Meditation course. - Download or listen online to audio resources in different languages, including 10-Day Discourses and instructions for Mini- Ānāpāna meditation. - Stream videos in different languages, including 10-Day Discourses, Talks, Interviews, and Q&As by S.N. Goenka, Documentaries about Vipassana for adults and children, Vipassana for business executives and Vipassana in prisons, and a Mini-Ānāpāna Introduction and Practice. - Support for creating and maintaining individual user account - Pre-fill course application forms with profile information from user account - Sync user account with updated information provided on application forms Old Students - One hour group sitting recordings in 25+ different languages. - Play group sitting recordings with an option to log your daily sittings. All logged data is only stored locally on your device. - Turn on group sitting counter to join and see how many Old Students are currently meditating. - Find information about group sittings and other events hosted near you or hosted online. - Additional audio resources, including discourses for Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta, 1/2/3-day, and 7-day teenager courses; Morning Chantings and Dohas for 10-day courses; Special Chantings; Talks, Interviews, and Q&As by S.N. Goenka; Pāḷi Training; and Gong Sounds. - Additional video resources, including Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta Discourses, Benefits of Dhamma Service, Talks, Interviews, and Q&As by S.N. Goenka for Old Students and Dhamma Servers, and Special Chantings in the Gem Set in Gold. - A wealth of written resources including the Old Student Guide, Course Formalities and Pāḷi Passages, Group Sittings Chantings, the 10-Day Discourse Summaries, Glossary of Pāḷi Terms, FAQs about doing a Self Course, information about the Chain of Teachers in this Tradition, information about Dhamma Service, and Dāna. - Administer standard or customized self courses

About

Hansavedas Academy

Explore authentic spirituality and build a meditation practice with guided sessions, philosophical discourses, and traditional wisdom. Access a rich library of audio and video content focused on holistic learning and self-study.

Highlights
  • Guided Himalayan meditation
  • Spiritual philosophy discourses
  • Yogic breathing techniques
  • Sound bathing practices
  • Sanskrit chanting and music
  • Holistic learning approach
Features
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Hansavedas Academy guides seekers and aspirants on a path to embrace authentic spirituality, live mindfully, and build a regular practice of meditation. The Sanskrit term Hansavedas bears a specific meaning that embodies the journey to enlightenment through accelerated learning techniques, introspective self-study and meditative insight. The Academy presents a complete overview of holistic subjects for an aspirant based on how the Sanskrit heritage wishes to introduce the conceptual framework of holistic education. Hence most aspects of a Sanskrit-based teaching system meant for human excellence are represented and shared by this platform. With a subscription, you will have access to audio and video recordings of sublime Sanskrit chanting, celestial classical music, spiritual philosophy discourses, yogic breathing techniques, sound bathing and mindfulness practices, and guided Himalayan meditation by His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda. His Holiness is the head monk and the spiritual founder of the Nonprofit, Self Enquiry Life Fellowship. Access rare audio-video recordings from our live fellowships and training courses that utilize a whole-brain and whole-person learning approach using spiraling logic. The teachings from these recordings are best imbibed by intent listening and then putting them into practice. His Holiness is a traditional Vedic monk who reveals to us a Himalayan tradition of indigenous wisdom based on his lineage of his Sanskrit heritage. He hails from the unbroken lineages of Himalayan meditation adepts who are known for their combination of rishi sagely scholarship and nath siddha practices. His Holiness has lectured around the world as an emissary of peace, bridging spiritual traditions and sharing the universal teachings of Sanskrit-based wisdom. He is among the very few scholars available in the West who holds the degree of Mahamahopadhyay (DLitt et Phil), one of the highest accolades awarded by the university system in India. He was awarded this doctorate degree in recognition of his meditative insights, scholarly interpretation, and ability to articulate Sanskrit philosophy. -- ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Hansavedas Academy offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://hansavedas.academy/pages/terms-conditions -Privacy Policy: https://hansavedas.academy/pages/privacy-policy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dhamma.org at none against Hansavedas Academy's 2. Dhamma.org also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Hansavedas Academy's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hansavedas Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Dhamma.org asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hansavedas Academy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 191 and 144 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Dhamma.org's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hansavedas Academy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dhamma.org ships an update fortnightly, Hansavedas Academy every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dhamma.org versus Hansavedas Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDhamma.orgHansavedas Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (191 ratings)5.0 (144 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings191 — better144
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAYATGYI U BA KHIN MEMORIAL TRUST OF MASSACHUSSETS, INCSelf Enquiry Life Fellowship

Customer experience

Dhamma.org

All ratings189 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative8.3%

Hansavedas Academy

All ratings144 ratings
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dhamma.org

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hansavedas Academy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Yeary Subscription7 Days trial$150.991 Year

Questions

Is Dhamma.org free?
Dhamma.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hansavedas Academy free?
Hansavedas Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dhamma.org or Hansavedas Academy?
Hansavedas Academy is rated higher. Dhamma.org averages 4.8 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while Hansavedas Academy averages 5.0 from 144 ratings.
Do Dhamma.org or Hansavedas Academy have ads?
Neither Dhamma.org nor Hansavedas Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dhamma.org or Hansavedas Academy?
Dhamma.org ships an update fortnightly, and Hansavedas Academy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dhamma.org was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hansavedas Academy on October 24, 2026.

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