Kantan vs Yogaesse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kantan
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To practice and benefit from meditation you don’t need to consume loads of mindfulness content. On the contrary, you need less of it and more of actual meditation. Just sit with your back straight, focus on breathing, observe your mind and keep track of your progress – consistently. Kantan will assist you in just that. Created by a long-time meditation practitioner for other meditators, it’s a refined meditation tracker designed with a “less is more” approach. This is not yet another mindfulness marketplace, but a tool to support your practice in a gentle and steady way: • Clean, minimalistic timer • A user account to track meditation history • 5-120 min time options • Interval sounds • Works offline and in the background • Gong sound courtesy of Choufuku-ji temple in Japan (長福寺) More features and updates are coming very soon. Meanwhile, feel free to send your questions and feedback to hi@kantanapp.com.
Yogaesse
Practice authentic yoga and meditation at home with over 1,200 video lessons guided by a Japanese yoga instructor. This app offers a structured way to build a consistent habit for mind and body wellness, suitable for all levels and busy schedules.
- 1,200+ video lessons
- Yoga and meditation genres
- 48 series to choose from
- 14 calendar-based programs
- Guided by Waka Yogi
- Beginner to advanced levels
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Practice authentic Japanese yoga and meditation at home with Waka Yogi. Over 1,200 lessons in Japanese with English subtitles, for every level, whenever you have time. ▽ This is for you if: ・You're interested in yoga, but studio classes don't fit your schedule ・You want a real home practice, not just workout videos ・You'd like to tone your waistline and hips ・You want to calm your mind with daily meditation ・You need a habit that survives even the busiest weeks Yogaesse works for any age and any level, including complete beginners. Filmed in traditional Japanese houses and modern homes, every class feels like a private lesson with Waka herself. Every lesson is original. ▽ Meet Waka Yogi Waka has taught yoga in Tokyo and Osaka for over 10 years, from complete beginners to advanced students. She created and starred in Kirei Yoga, a 20-episode series that aired on FOX Sports across 11 countries, and has appeared as a yoga expert on Japanese and international TV. She also runs her own yoga channel on Amazon Prime Video in Japan. ▽ 1,200+ Lessons in 48 Series Yoga (37 series): Yoga Flow, Yoga with Waka, Advanced Yoga, Beginner Yoga, Beauty Hips Yoga, Morning Wake-Up Yoga, Sleep Yoga, Yoga Poses and more Meditation (11 series): Yoga Meditation, Relaxing Yoga Meditation, Mindfulness Meditation, and Good Sleep Meditation for better rest ▽ 14 Programs: Just Press Play Follow the calendar, press play, done. Programs keep your practice fresh and take the guesswork out of what to do next. ・2 Weekly Programs (7–14 days): Hand Stretch (hands, wrists, arms, shoulders and neck) and Yoga Block ・11 Monthly Programs (28–30 days): Yoga Flow, Full-Body Yoga, Good Sleep Yoga, Beauty Hips Yoga, Easy Yoga, Back Strengthening Yoga, Relaxing Yoga, Morning Stretches, Fitness, Beginner Yoga and Yoga Poses ・365-Day Yoga Program: two new videos every day for a full year, with monthly themes that follow the seasons, for slow, steady progress ▽ Made for English Speakers ・Menus, lesson titles, descriptions and programs in English ・English subtitles on lessons, with a CC button to turn them on or off ・Switch between English and Japanese anytime ▽ Try It Free Watch the free preview videos and a free Yoga Nidra meditation before you subscribe. ▽ Features ・Full-screen HD video player ・Yoga and meditation in one app ・Calendar-based programs so you always know what's next SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Yogaesse is free to download. Ongoing access requires an active subscription, available monthly or yearly. New members are eligible for a free trial period. Yearly subscriptions are billed in full at purchase; monthly subscriptions are billed each month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. There is no price increase upon renewal. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings on your device. Terms of Service: https://yogaesse.jp/terms/en/ Privacy Policy: https://yogaesse.jp/privacy/en/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Yogaesse at every 4 weeks against Kantan's every 3 months. Kantan'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.
Kantan ships an update every 3 months, Yogaesse every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kantan | Yogaesse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sigma Digital s.r.o. | Yoga Free Pte. Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Kantan
No in-app purchases
Yogaesse
No in-app purchases









