SGI vs Om Siddheshwar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SGI
Support your daily Buddhist practice with tools for chanting, recitation, and goal tracking. Find local facilities and access Buddhist resources.
- Chanting calculator with target tracking
- Audio guide for daily recitation
- Goal setting and progress monitoring
- SGI-USA facility locator
- Links to World Tribune website
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This app provides resources to support your daily practice of SGI Nichiren Buddhism. First, there is a chanting calculator that allows you to set and track chanting targets (campaigns). There is also an audio guide useful as an aid in learning the daily recitation of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and the Lotus Sutra. You can set your goals and watch your progress! There are several other useful tools such as a location finder for SGI-USA facilities and links to the new World Tribune website.
Om Siddheshwar
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Sri Sidheshwar SiddhGuru is your personal gateway to Vedic wisdom and spiritual guidance from an enlightened master dedicated to lifting your consciousness. Daily Quotes Receive sacred teachings and spiritual insights from Sri Sidheshwar Brahmrishi. Each quote is drawn from ancient Vedic wisdom to inspire your daily journey. Sacred Videos Watch spiritual discourses and teachings directly from Siddhguru. Deepen your understanding of the ancient path through video guidance. Events and Celebrations Stay connected with the spiritual community. Browse upcoming meditation sessions, teachings, retreats, and Vedic celebrations. Send a Prayer Submit your personal prayers and intentions directly to Sri Sidheshwar Brahmrishi. Share what is in your heart and receive divine blessings. About Siddhguru Learn about the life, mission, and teachings of Sri Sidheshwar Brahmrishi, an enlightened master walking the ancient Vedic path. Whether you are new to spirituality or a longtime devotee, this app brings the teachings of Sri Sidheshwar SiddhGuru directly to you, anytime and anywhere. Walk the ancient path. Awaken your consciousness.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Om Siddheshwar at weekly against SGI's every 4 months. SGI's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SGI ships an update every 4 months, Om Siddheshwar weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SGI | Om Siddheshwar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (734 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 734 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Soka Gakkai International - USA | Dhruv Panicker |
Bugs and requests
SGI
Reported bugs
4 issues- Daimoku count not updating accurately
- Writings of Nichiren Daishonin not loading
- Crashes or freezes when using certain features
- Incorrect or outdated content displayed
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to adjust chanting/gongyo speed
- Seamless looping of chanting audio
- Sync daimoku counts across devices
- More customization options (e.g. font size, themes)
- Improved navigation and organization of content
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- Ability to maintain active campaigns/goals across updates
Om Siddheshwar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SGI
No in-app purchases
Om Siddheshwar
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SGI free?
Is Om Siddheshwar free?
Do SGI or Om Siddheshwar have ads?
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