Dhamma.org vs FormFuel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
FormFuel
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Train smarter with AI. FormFuel brings your workouts, nutrition, and tracking into one beautifully designed app — guided by an AI coach that actually knows your goals, your streak, and your progress. YOUR AI COACH Ask anything — a meal swap, a harder leg day, or why the scale stalled. Because the coach has your plan, diet, and history in context, the advice fits you. Not generic tips — your next step. AI WORKOUT & WEEKLY PLANS Get a personalized weekly plan that adapts around your level, your rest days, and how the week is actually going. TRACK EVERY MILE — RUN, WALK & RIDE Start a session and watch your route, pace, and distance update live on the map. Smart GPS filtering keeps your track clean, even when signal drops. NUTRITION MADE SIMPLE Log meals in a tap, scan a plate to capture calories and macros, and keep hydration on track. Watch your daily rings fill as you go. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE Weekly reports sum your active days, exercises, and calories burned. Track body stats like BMI, body fat, and TDEE, plus a private progress-photo timeline to see how far you've come. MADE FOR EVERY BODY Cycle tracking with next-period forecasts and average length, so your training and recovery fit how you actually feel. CELEBRATE & SHARE Hit a new personal record and FormFuel makes it a moment — then turn any workout into a clean, branded card and share it to social in a tap. STREAKS THAT KEEP YOU GOING Build the habit one active day at a time, and let your streak carry the momentum. Download FormFuel and start training smarter today. — SUBSCRIPTION — FormFuel offers two auto-renewing subscriptions: • FormFuel Pro — $4.99/month or $49.99/year. Unlocks AI Coach, GPS tracking, full personalized plan, and cycle tracking. • FormFuel Premium — $9.99/month or $99.99/year. Everything in Pro plus AI food photo scanner, goal-pace predictor, and advanced body analytics. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.formfuel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.formfuel.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dhamma.org at none against FormFuel's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. FormFuel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dhamma.org asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dhamma.org ships an update fortnightly, FormFuel monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dhamma.org | FormFuel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (191 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 191 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAYATGYI U BA KHIN MEMORIAL TRUST OF MASSACHUSSETS, INC | SONAM DORJE SHERPA |
In-app purchases
Dhamma.org
No in-app purchases
FormFuel
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Annual$49.991 Year
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- Premium Annual$99.991 Year









