# OmAhHum vs Alan Watts

The clearest difference is monetization model: OmAhHum at free with in-app purchases against Alan Watts's subscription. OmAhHum also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Alan Watts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (152 vs 20). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OmAhHum sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Alan Watts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for OmAhHum against 4.7 for Alan Watts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alan Watts has 152 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of OmAhHum's written reviews are positive against 87% of Alan Watts's.

OmAhHum ships an update fortnightly, Alan Watts every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OmAhHum | Alan Watts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omahhum-global-buddhism/id1557701227/reviews)** | [4.7 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alan-watts/id6446987890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 87.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 165 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Thanh Le Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439426435) | [Electronic Educational Programs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679927720) |

## What reviewers say

### OmAhHum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omahhum-global-buddhism/id1557701227)

This app offers a comprehensive platform for Buddhist practitioners to learn and practice Dharma. It features a library of mantras with instructional videos, tools for tracking personal practice sessions, and group recitation capabilities. Users can also create Dharma classes, engage in a community forum, and utilize a prayer room.

**Highlights:** Extensive mantra library with instructional videos, Personal practice session tracking and recording, Group mantra recitation for accumulating merit, Dharma class creation and scheduling, Community forum for questions and discussions, Prayer room for remembrance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OmAhHum - Unlimited (1 tháng) | $0.99 | per month |
| OmAhHum-Offerings1 | $0.99 | per month |
| OmAhHum Offerings 2 | $1.99 | per month |
| OmAhHum - Unlimited (6 tháng) | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| OmAhHum Offerings 3 | $3.99 | per month |
| OmAhHum - Unlimited (12 tháng) | $4.99 | per year |
| OmAhHum20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| OmAhHum50 | $1.99 | one-time |
| OmAhHum100 | $2.99 | one-time |
| OmAhHum200 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Excellent for Buddhist practice
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ✨ Helpful for spiritual growth
- 💖 App is very useful
- 🌟 Great for learning Buddhism

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 App is slow
- ❌ Login issues
- 튕 App crashes frequently
- 🐞 Some features are buggy

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in
- App crashes upon opening
- App exits unexpectedly
- Bổn tôn section lags
- Cannot create password

**Requested features**

- Add Namu Myoho Renge Kyo chant
- More features and content
- Improved performance on older devices


### Alan Watts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alan-watts/id6446987890)

Explore the profound wisdom of a renowned philosopher and spiritual teacher. Access a vast, curated collection of remastered talks, lectures, and exclusive content for personal growth and self-discovery. Listen offline and track your progress through a comprehensive library.

**Highlights:** Remastered audio talks, Extensive streaming collection, Exclusive content access, Offline listening, Mark talks as completed

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alan Watts Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Alan Watts Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Alan Watts - 199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 799 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 1599 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 2299 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 3399 | $33.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 5999 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 6499 | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Excellent collection of Alan Watts content
- 👍 User-friendly app design
- 🔍 Genuine, non-AI recordings
- 💾 Ability to download talks for offline listening
- 🗓️ Tracking of listened content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model, some users prefer one-time purchase
- 🔍 Confusing UI for favoriting/downloading talks
- 🔧 Lack of customer support responsiveness
- 🔀 Automatic playback of next talk not working
- 🔒 Locked access to previously purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working when phone is locked
- Issues with account access and renewal

**Requested features**

- Add search by summary/topic functionality
- Implement a queue system for playlisting
- Provide an annual subscription plan
- Improve UI cues for played/unplayed content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OmAhHum free?

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

### Is Alan Watts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OmAhHum or Alan Watts?

OmAhHum is rated higher. OmAhHum averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Alan Watts averages 4.7 from 152 ratings.

### Do OmAhHum or Alan Watts have ads?

OmAhHum shows ads; Alan Watts does not.

### Which is updated more often, OmAhHum or Alan Watts?

OmAhHum ships an update fortnightly, and Alan Watts every 4 months. Most recently, OmAhHum was updated on November 3, 2026 and Alan Watts on November 3, 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.*