# Thapas vs Elephant Journal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thapas at none against Elephant Journal's 4. Thapas also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 26.0). Elephant Journal's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Thapas against 4.9 for Elephant Journal. 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.

Thapas ships an update every 2 weeks, Elephant Journal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thapas | Elephant Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thapas/id1448837646/reviews)** | [4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-journal/id1475514543/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [zappz pte ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526036980) | [Elephant Journal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475514542) |

## What reviewers say

### Thapas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thapas/id1448837646)

Access online yoga consultations and information on healing practices. Engage in forum discussions, stay updated on courses, and enjoy audio content for health and spirituality.

**Highlights:** Online yoga consultations, Yoga and healing information, Forum discussions, Course and workshop updates, Health and spirituality audio content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Thapas free?

Thapas 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, Thapas or Elephant Journal?

Thapas is rated higher. Thapas averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Elephant Journal averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.

### Do Thapas or Elephant Journal have ads?

Neither Thapas nor Elephant Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thapas or Elephant Journal?

Thapas ships an update every 2 weeks, and Elephant Journal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Thapas was updated on October 7, 2026 and Elephant Journal on October 21, 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.*