Comparison

ZUDDHA vs Hieroglyphs

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

Head to head
About

ZUDDHA

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ZUDDHA APP has been created as an expression of love for the sharing of Yogic & the Internal Arts Wisdom & Knowledge in service to realising One’s True Nature and Self. What is the meaning of ZUDDHA? ZUDDHA is a Sanskrit word which translates as pure, unadulterated, sacred, uncorrupt, correct, rectified, clean, and natural. ZUDDHA welcomes you as a Home to the Yogic & Internal Arts. This includes Yogic practices from various traditions and Qigong/ Neigong practices from Daoist traditions. ZUDDHA YOGA is a powerful practice based on the principle that Yoga is the 'brother' & Ayurveda is the 'sister'. It was born out of the apparent need within the West to assist in the practitioner being able to establish a deeper awareness of themselves in relation to their body & Ayurvedic Dosha type. ZUDDHA YOGA has its deep foundational roots within Patanjali's Ashtanga or 8-fold path of yoga. The Qigong and Neigong teachings shared show how powerful seated meditative practices can develop an abundance of Qi within the body that strongly increases health & vitality. The wisdom & knowledge within ZUDDHA is rooted & based in 25 years experience of esoteric discovery, meditation, Yoga, Qigong & Neigong practice expressed through various traditions, cultures & faiths. The Hearts Intent of ZUDDHA is to encapsulate this wisdom & knowledge derived from the past 25 years into the format of an online presence, expressed in a multitude of forms that aim to uplift & inspire your life's journey in discovery of One’s True Nature and Self. The forms of expression are live online classes, professionally recorded tutorials of yoga practices, meditations & teachings, written word inspiration, spontaneous sharing through live-streaming, musical offerings & so much more. WHY ZUDDHA? It is important to understand that ZUDDHA is an attempt at an Aquarian model of truth & sharing. ZUDDHA will evolve and grow as the Collective β€˜common-unity’ develops, assisted by the response & feedback received. The β€˜ZUDDHA’ App offers a continual source of free & paid Yogic and Qigong sharings that inspire creativity and commitment to One’s practice and journey through life. WHAT IS AVAILABLE? Below is the offerings available at present β€˜THE LION HOUR’ is a live-streamed morning Zuddha Yoga practice via Zoom. This is available as a monthly subscription 'COME TOGETHER' is a live-streamed morning meditation for all levels of experience. All are welcome. THE GONG SONG JOURNEY is an online Gong Balm meditation & relaxation live-streamed. ZUDDHA HOLISTIC THERAPY is a One to One offering shared online via Zoom. Many other offerings are manifesting as the seasons change & the need for certain practices arise relevant to the times. ZUDDHA aims is to support, nurture & nourish your life’s expression & assist it into its full potential & being. COME JOIN THE ZUDDHA COMMUNITY! Let us discover Unity together Let us discover the One as One Let us courageously discover ZUDDHA One Love INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of ZUDDHA is free of charge. No free trial offered. Should you use ZUDDHA app to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account . A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

About

Hieroglyphs

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Developed by researcher and author Bill Petty, this comprehensive digital library is the essential mobile reference for Egyptophiles, students, researchers, and professional Egyptologists. The Hieroglyphs app brings the most popular Hieroglyphic dictionary directly to your device, along with other reference books to aid in translation and understanding hieroglyphs and the Middle Egyptian language. Whether you are translating inscriptions in the field or studying at home or school, the Hieroglyphs app provides the tools you need. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Key Features: β€’ Phonograms and ideograms: A comprehensive list of uni-literals, bi-literals, tri-literals, and ideograms (included). β€’ EZGlyph and Proglyph: The easiest, Word-based hieroglyph writer (included). These tools are a $25 value. β€’ Hieroglyphic Sign List: Based on the work of Alan Gardiner. β€’ Hieroglyphic Dictionary: A best sellling Middle Egyptian dictionary, with about 4,000 entries. β€’ Egyptian Glyphary: A Sign List based hieroglyphic dictionary of Middle Egyptian, for easy look-up. β€’ English to Middle Egyptian Dictionary: The most comprehensive dictionary of its kind with about 8,000 entries. β€’ The Names of the Kings of Egypt: The Serekhs and Cartouches of Egypt's Pharaohs, along with Selected Queens. β€’ Curated Library: References Books, Instructional Materials, and Hieroglyphic Texts are being added every month. Introductory Offer: To celebrate the app's release, receive a special 50% introductory discount on all in-app purchases for a limited time. About the Developer: Bill Petty is a dedicated researcher and author specializing in Egyptian Hieroglyphs. Through BFPress, a division of BFGroups, Inc., he provides high-quality resources to make the ancient Egyptian language accessible to everyone.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hieroglyphs at none against ZUDDHA's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ZUDDHA sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per month and Hieroglyphs sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZUDDHA ships an update monthly, Hieroglyphs every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ZUDDHA versus Hieroglyphs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZUDDHAHieroglyphs
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size92 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBenjahmin SteeleBFGRoups, Inc.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

ZUDDHA

Subscriptions8
  • COME TOGETHER*$14.001 Month
  • COME TOGETHER$14.991 Month
  • Subscription$35.001 Month
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  • Subscription$37.991 Month
  • KUNDALESSENCE MONTHLY$37.991 Month
  • LION HOUR$39.001 Month
  • Subscription$40.001 Month
  • 3 IN 1 SUBSCRIPTION*$45.001 Month
One-time7
  • KUNDALESSENCE YOGA CLASS$12.99
  • THE GONG SONG JOURNEY$12.99
  • KUNDALESSENCE YOGA*CLASS$14.00
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  • REJOICE WITHIN 2024$99.99
  • ZUDDHA ONLINE QIGONG$149.00
  • ZUDDHA QIGONG COURSE$199.00
  • FROM THE ROOT2THE FRUIT$499.00
9 purchases

Hieroglyphs

Subscriptions2
  • edu annual subscription$9.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time7
  • Hieroglyphic Dictionary$9.99
  • Egyptian Glyphary$9.99
  • Sign List$9.99
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  • English to Middle Egyptian$9.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$9.99
  • Names of the Kings of Egypt$9.99
  • Urkunden der 18. Dynastie, Band 1$9.99

Questions

Is ZUDDHA free?
ZUDDHA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hieroglyphs free?
Hieroglyphs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZUDDHA or Hieroglyphs have ads?
ZUDDHA shows ads; Hieroglyphs does not.
Which is updated more often, ZUDDHA or Hieroglyphs?
ZUDDHA ships an update monthly, and Hieroglyphs every 4 weeks. Most recently, ZUDDHA was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hieroglyphs on October 17, 2026.

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