# Dharma Leafs vs Elephant Journal

The clearest difference is rating: Elephant Journal at 4.9 against Dharma Leafs's 4.0. Elephant Journal also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 1) and device support. Dharma Leafs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elephant Journal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Dharma Leafs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elephant Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elephant Journal has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Dharma Leafs's written reviews are positive against 84% of Elephant Journal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dharma Leafs | Elephant Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dharma-leafs/id1136286919/reviews) | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-journal/id1475514543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Pompe van Meerdervoort](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136286918) | [Elephant Journal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475514542) |

## What reviewers say

### Dharma Leafs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dharma-leafs/id1136286919)

Receive daily zen quotes and guided breathing exercises to find calm during stressful moments. It also connects practitioners to an online Zen community for sittings, retreats, and teacher interaction.

**Highlights:** Zen quotes, Breathing exercises, Online Zen community, Zazen sittings, Virtual retreats, Teacher interaction

**In-app purchases:** none


### Elephant Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-journal/id1475514543)

Explore mindful living through articles, videos, and podcasts on topics like meditation, relationships, and environmental tips. Engage with content, support authors, and join discussions to foster a sense of community and personal growth.

**Highlights:** Daily Front Page updates, Browse articles by topic, Comment and share content, Heart articles to boost scores, Follow favorite writers, Receive notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elephant Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Elephant Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| Article Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Article Boost | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 🙏 Insightful and inspiring content
- 📚 Diverse range of topics
- 🤗 Thoughtful and engaging articles
- 💡 Valuable resource for personal growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive reading limits
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Issues with cancelling subscription
- 🤔 Sudden change in content quality

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription cancellation button not working
- Articles not loading properly
- Inconsistent reading limits

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Implement a 'read later' feature
- Improve navigation and article tracking
- Increase free article limits


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dharma Leafs free?

Dharma Leafs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elephant Journal free?

Elephant Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dharma Leafs or Elephant Journal?

Elephant Journal is rated higher. Dharma Leafs averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Elephant Journal averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*