# WeCroak vs Dharma Bob

The clearest difference is rating: Dharma Bob at 5.0 against WeCroak's 4.0. Dharma Bob also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%). WeCroak's advantage is ratings volume (377 vs 3) and device support (6 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeCroak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Dharma Bob sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dharma Bob holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeCroak has 377 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of WeCroak's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dharma Bob's.

WeCroak ships an update every 2 weeks, Dharma Bob every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeCroak | Dharma Bob |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wecroak/id1248149943/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dharma-bob/id6756077953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **377** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KKIT Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/361904620) | [Shree Collective, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858331662) |

## What reviewers say

### WeCroak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wecroak/id1248149943)

This app prompts you to contemplate mortality five times daily through randomized notifications. Each prompt offers a quote from notable thinkers to encourage reflection, mindfulness, and acceptance. A subscription unlocks advanced features like daily reviews and personalized memento mori images.

**Highlights:** Daily randomized death contemplation prompts, Quotes from poets, philosophers, and thinkers, Encourages mindfulness and conscious breathing, Customizable notification hours (7 AM - 10 PM), Weekly engagement required for continued prompts, Subscription for advanced features

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeCroak Leap | $1.99 | per month |
| WeCroak Leap Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and brilliant
- 👍 Perspective-giving
- 👍 Definitely has an effect
- 👍 Surprising source of daily thoughtful considerations
- 👍 Liberating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications often don't work
- 🐛 Quotes are repetitive
- 🐛 Quotes are not always relevant to death
- 🔋 Too many notifications can be annoying
- 🔒 Paid subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working consistently
- Quotes getting stuck on repeat
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/review past quotes
- Option to customize notification frequency
- More diverse and thoughtful quote selection
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Ability to submit user-generated quotes


### Dharma Bob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dharma-bob/id6756077953)

This app offers a calm companion for your modern mind, providing plain-language guidance to Buddhist wisdom for everyday life. It helps cultivate clarity, compassion, and a steadier mind through practical micro-practices and guided meditations.

**Highlights:** Plain-English answers, Practical micro-practices, Compassionate guidance, Meditation sessions, Voice chat interface, Professor Tenzin Bob Thurman's teachings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spark Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Adept Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Healer Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Spark Yearly | $66.99 | per year |
| Adept Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Healer Yearly | $324.99 | per year |
| First Step Pass | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeCroak free?

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

### Is Dharma Bob free?

Dharma Bob is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WeCroak or Dharma Bob?

Dharma Bob is rated higher. WeCroak averages 4.0 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while Dharma Bob averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WeCroak or Dharma Bob have ads?

Neither WeCroak nor Dharma Bob shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeCroak or Dharma Bob?

WeCroak ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dharma Bob every 9 days. Most recently, WeCroak was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dharma Bob on October 22, 2026.

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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.*