Comparison

Sangha App 2 vs iOrb

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

Head to head
About

Sangha App 2

This app provides a private and secure online space for members of the Dzogchen Community to connect, share information, and discuss teachings. Users can join or create group chats, personalize their content feed, and stay updated on community events and news.

Highlights
  • Group chats and private channels
  • Personalized content feed
  • Event listings and calendar integration
  • Direct messaging
  • Community news updates
  • Guru Wisdom quotes
Features
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SANGHA APP2 It's more intuitive, shiny & spacious, manifesting new features and benefits. Everybody with the Transmission from Chögyal Namkhai Norbu or Namkhai Yeshi can be part of it, discovering and enjoying its full potential. CHANNELS There's a section offering group chats. Practitioners can instantly ask, advise, share and discuss topics with the global Vajra family (PC access from mahasangha.net included). Individuals can create their own channel on any topic, as needed. The channel can be public to everyone on the app or restricted to invited participants only. This is a dedicated online space for information and discussions about the Teaching - all held privately and securely within the Dzogchen Community, out of commercial social networks. PERSONALIZED CONTENT Every user can choose the preferences according to the language, location and Teaching topics. The suggestions in the sections of Home, Events, People, Channels & Places will be displayed based on the tags one has chosen as personal preferences. For better overview, all sections have lists of the content one is already connected to, f.e. planned events, friends, followed channels, places etc.There are filters to select what's just needed at the moment as well. It offers many tools to find everything one wishes. HOME SWEET HOME Everything what's happening is unified in the Home section: current events, latest discussion posts, last active practitioners. There is also a new Mirror banner which is linked to the news from the Dzogchen Community just published in the Melong.com THERE IS MUCH MORE - Overview of the events (public and restricted) organized by Dzogchen Community and its practitioners - Popular Alendar providing details according to Tibetan astrology - Possibility to add events to the phone's calendar - Possibility to contact by direct messages all worldwide practitioners presented in the app - Notifications reminding Ganapujas and events one plans to attend - Instant Presence Reminder (besides its current function available, there will be released its new global feature soon) - Guru Wisdom - quotes from Dorje Sempa Namkha Che book according to Chögyal Namkhai Norbu´s structure. It will be possible to be reminded with the quote by push notifications in chosen frequency, same way as in the Instant Presence Reminder. *Sangha App 2 is made by members of the Dzogchen Community as a gift to the Dzogchen Community. It is for free, there are no ads and no catches. It keeps its original purpose - to provide a safe space for sharing information privately and securely among DC practitioners.

About

iOrb

Features
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iOrb is your go-to app for high-quality video meetings and live streaming. Whether you’re hosting a virtual conference, webinar, business meeting, or casual video chat, iOrb provides a secure and smooth experience, similar to Jitsi Meet but with enhanced features. Key Features: - Instant Video Calls – Join or host meetings with a single tap. No complicated setup required. - HD Streaming – Experience crystal-clear audio and video, optimized for smooth performance. - Unlimited Meetings – Connect with your team, friends, or audience without restrictions. - Screen Sharing – Share presentations, documents, or tutorials effortlessly. - Secure & Private – End-to-end encryption ensures your meetings stay confidential. - Custom Meeting Links – Generate and share private meeting rooms instantly. - Multi-Device Support – Available on smartphones, tablets, and desktops.

Screenshots

Sangha App 24 screens
iOrb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sangha App 2 at every 6 weeks against iOrb's every 5 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sangha App 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, iOrb every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sangha App 2 versus iOrb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSangha App 2iOrb
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAplatform, z.u.Misraj

In-app purchases

None

Sangha App 2

No in-app purchases

None

iOrb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sangha App 2 free?
Sangha App 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iOrb free?
iOrb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sangha App 2 or iOrb have ads?
Neither Sangha App 2 nor iOrb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sangha App 2 or iOrb?
Sangha App 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and iOrb every 5 months. Most recently, Sangha App 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and iOrb on November 8, 2026.

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