Comparison

Audio Dharma vs Natural Dharma

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Audio Dharma

Access a vast library of Dharma talks and guided meditations from leading teachers worldwide. Explore diverse traditions, search for specific topics, and create personalized playlists. New content is added regularly.

Highlights
  • Thousands of Dharma talks
  • Guided meditations
  • Searchable library
  • Download and share talks
  • Add notes to talks
  • Create custom playlists
  • Community listening trends
Features
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Easy and powerful access to thousands of Dharma talks. These talks were given over a 20-year period at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA, which is led by Gil Fronsdal. Listen to hundreds of leading Dharma teachers from around the world, representing many different traditions and viewpoints, speak on a wide variety of topics. New talks are continually added. Search for talks, download and share them, add notes, build your own play lists and see what the community is listening to.

About

Natural Dharma

Embark on a mindful journey with teachings and guided meditations from Tibetan Buddhism. Connect with a community of seekers and cultivate innate wakefulness through accessible resources tailored to your spiritual path.

Highlights
  • Guided Meditations
  • Teachings Library
  • Personalized Recommendations
  • Daily Reminders
  • Community Connection
Features
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Introducing the Natural Dharma Fellowship App – your digital sanctuary for embarking on a mindful journey wherever life takes you. Dive into a world of wisdom, compassion, and community as you explore the profound teachings and practices of Tibetan Buddhism. Designed to fit seamlessly into your daily life, our app offers a unique blend of convenience, depth, and connection that empowers you to cultivate the innate wakefulness of the body in every moment. With the Natural Dharma Fellowship App, you have access to a wealth of resources curated by esteemed teachers and practitioners. Explore a variety of offerings, from guided meditations for self-discovery to practical teachings on Buddhist philosophy. Our teachings and practices emphasize the innate wisdom and compassion of one’s inherent being, tailored to enrich every step of your spiritual journey. Connect with a vibrant community of fellow seekers, share insights, and learn from each other's experiences as you navigate towards greater understanding and awakening. KEY FEATURES: • Guided Meditations: Immerse yourself in transformative meditative experiences led by experienced teachers, designed to deepen your connection to yourself and the world around you. • Teachings Library: Explore a diverse collection of teachings on mindfulness, compassion, and the nature of reality, presented in a clear and accessible format for practitioners of all levels. • Personalized Recommendations: Receive tailored recommendations based on your interests and practice level, ensuring that you discover content that resonates with your unique path. • Daily Reminders: Stay on track with your practice with customizable reminders to meditate, study, or engage with the community regularly, helping you integrate mindfulness into your daily life. Join us on this transformative journey toward greater presence, compassion, and awakening. Download the Natural Dharma Fellowship App today and embark on a path of discovery, growth, and inner freedom.

Screenshots

Audio Dharma3 screens
Natural Dharma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Natural Dharma at 5.0 against Audio Dharma's 4.4. Audio Dharma's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (85 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Natural Dharma holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Dharma has 85 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Dharma ships an update every 4 weeks, Natural Dharma every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Audio Dharma versus Natural Dharma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio DharmaNatural Dharma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (85 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings85 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher MinsonNatural Dharma Fellowship

In-app purchases

None

Audio Dharma

No in-app purchases

None

Natural Dharma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Dharma free?
Audio Dharma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Natural Dharma free?
Natural Dharma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audio Dharma or Natural Dharma?
Natural Dharma is rated higher. Audio Dharma averages 4.4 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Natural Dharma averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Audio Dharma or Natural Dharma have ads?
Neither Audio Dharma nor Natural Dharma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Dharma or Natural Dharma?
Audio Dharma ships an update every 4 weeks, and Natural Dharma every 15 months. Most recently, Audio Dharma was updated on November 3, 2026 and Natural Dharma on November 4, 2026.

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