Comparison

Dhamma.org vs Sādhaka Studio

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

Sādhaka Studio

This app offers a comprehensive yoga practice for all levels, focusing on flexibility, strength, and stress relief. Access full-length classes, in-depth pose breakdowns, and community support to deepen your practice and transform your mind and body. Start with a free trial to explore its features.

Highlights
  • Full-length yoga classes
  • In-depth asana breakdowns
  • Focused muscle group flows
  • Community support and accountability
  • Personalized feedback from teacher
  • Healthy habit building tips
Features
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Whether your goals are to increase flexibility and strength, relieve stress, or learn how to fit yoga into a busy life, take your practice with you anywhere with Sādhaka Studio. Break down complex asanas with our peak pose flows and series. Delve deeper into particular muscle groups with our focused flows. Learn what has been restricting you, and then how to move through it. Connect with your teacher, Marla, for personalized feedback. Use the Community page to keep you inspired, accountable, ask questions, and meet others along the same path. It won’t be long before you discover what you are truly capable of. As your body transforms—so too will your mind. Start your free trial today. Your membership comes with: ⁃Full length yoga classes for a range of levels, including beginners ⁃In depth looks at particular muscle groups and asanas ⁃Roadmaps to kickstart or reinvigorate your practice ⁃Access to our community to keep you inspired and accountable ⁃Tips to build healthy habits ⁃Request box for requesting the content you want to see ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Sādhaka Studio offers an auto-renewing subscription that will allow you 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 unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://sadhakastudio.uscreen.io/pages/terms-of-service -Privacy Policy: https://sadhakastudio.uscreen.io/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Dhamma.org4 screens
Sādhaka Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dhamma.org at none against Sādhaka Studio's 4. Dhamma.org also leads on ratings volume (189 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Sādhaka Studio's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sādhaka Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Dhamma.org asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sādhaka Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dhamma.org has 189 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Dhamma.org's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sādhaka Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dhamma.org ships an update fortnightly, Sādhaka Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dhamma.org versus Sādhaka Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDhamma.orgSādhaka Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (189 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings189 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAYATGYI U BA KHIN MEMORIAL TRUST OF MASSACHUSSETS, INCMarla's Yoga, LLC

Customer experience

Dhamma.org

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

Sādhaka Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dhamma.org

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sādhaka Studio

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Access7 Days trial$54.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$239.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual Access7 Days trial$494.991 Year

Questions

Is Dhamma.org free?
Dhamma.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sādhaka Studio free?
Sādhaka Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dhamma.org or Sādhaka Studio?
Sādhaka Studio is rated higher. Dhamma.org averages 4.8 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Sādhaka Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dhamma.org or Sādhaka Studio have ads?
Neither Dhamma.org nor Sādhaka Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dhamma.org or Sādhaka Studio?
Dhamma.org ships an update fortnightly, and Sādhaka Studio monthly. Most recently, Dhamma.org was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sādhaka Studio on September 29, 2026.

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