Comparison

Morning Light / Night Light vs Daily Dao

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

Head to head
About

Morning Light / Night Light

This app offers daily inspirational readings and meditations to support addiction recovery. It provides two readings per day, one for the morning and one for the evening, with a total of 732 readings. Users can bookmark favorites, search for topics, and receive daily reminders.

Highlights
  • Daily morning and evening readings
  • 732 inspirational readings
  • Bookmark favorite meditations
  • Searchable content
  • Daily notification reminders
  • Share readings via email/text
  • Light/dark mode
Features
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Hazelden Publishing’s Morning Light / Night Light app combines two popular meditation books into one app for double the support for people in recovery from addiction. Each day you will find two inspirational readings: one to start your day on a bright and positive note, and one to help calm and center you at the end of your day. A total of 732 readings (2 for each day of the year) are included. No subscriptions or in-app purchases are required. Each reading focuses on a specific topic and ends with a simple prayer or affirmation. Topics include: self-esteem, relationships, independence, fear, health, making mistakes, gratitude, and many others. Author Amy E. Dean gently reminds us of all the tools we have access to: the Twelve Steps, sponsors, slogans, our Higher Power, prayer, and meditation. Also included are handy reference lists of the Twelve Steps and the Twelve Traditions of AA. When the app is opened each day, it will automatically show you that day’s reading. Choose a time for a daily notification reminding you to read, reflect, and meditate on that day’s reading and on your recovery. Open the app anytime you need to refocus on your sobriety. About the Author Amy E. Dean is the best-selling author of several meditation books, and is an in-demand speaker on recovery topics and self-esteem. Features: PRESS the “Today” button to access today’s reading. SWIPE forward or back to easily access more daily readings. SWITCH between morning and night meditations, favorites, and search results using the sun/moon icon. SHARE the daily reading with friends by e-mail or text. BOOKMARK your favorite meditations (press the star in the upper right-hand corner) and easily return to them (press the star in the bottom toolbar). SEARCH for relevant keywords in both morning and night meditations. RECEIVE a notification every day to remind you to read today’s messages. JUMP to a specific reading using the calendar button. SET your font size using your device settings. CHOOSE between light or dark mode.

About

Daily Dao

This app delivers daily insights from the Dao De Jing, translated into modern English for easy understanding. Explore the complete text with an in-app purchase option to deepen your engagement with ancient wisdom.

Highlights
  • Daily chapter delivery
  • Modern English translations
  • Full text access
  • Tranquility and insight
  • Accessible philosophy
Features
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Experience the calm and clarity of the Dao De Jing every day with DailyDao. Welcome to DailyDao, a simple yet enriching app that brings the teachings of the Dao De Jing to your fingertips. Each day, discover a new chapter from this ancient text, translated into clear, modern English for easy comprehension. Features: Daily Insights: Receive a new chapter daily, offering a moment of calm and insight amidst life's hustle and bustle. Understandable Translations: Our translations are designed to be accessible, opening up the wisdom of the Dao De Jing to all. Full Text Available: The complete Dao De Jing is yours to explore with an in-app purchase option. DailyDao is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of tranquility and insight to their daily routine. Whether you're well-versed in Eastern philosophy or simply exploring, our app offers an inviting and effortless path to engaging with these enduring teachings.

Screenshots

Morning Light / Night Light4 screens
Daily Dao4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Daily Dao at Free against Morning Light / Night Light's $14.99. Daily Dao also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 14 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Morning Light / Night Light's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (358 vs 7). On rating, ads 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

Daily Dao is free to download; Morning Light / Night Light costs $14.99 up front. Daily Dao sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Morning Light / Night Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Morning Light / Night Light against 5.0 for Daily Dao. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morning Light / Night Light has 358 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Morning Light / Night Light's written reviews are positive against 100% of Daily Dao's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morning Light / Night Light ships an update every 14 months, Daily Dao every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Morning Light / Night Light versus Daily Dao: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorning Light / Night LightDaily Dao
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (358 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings358 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#137 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB121 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBookMobileKevin Diem

Customer experience

Morning Light / Night Light

All ratings358 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative0.0%

Daily Dao

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Morning Light / Night Light

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Daily Dao

One-time1
  • Dao De Jing in Clear English$9.99

Questions

Is Morning Light / Night Light free?
Morning Light / Night Light costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daily Dao free?
Daily Dao is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Morning Light / Night Light or Daily Dao?
Daily Dao is rated higher. Morning Light / Night Light averages 4.9 out of 5 from 358 ratings, while Daily Dao averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Morning Light / Night Light or Daily Dao have ads?
Neither Morning Light / Night Light nor Daily Dao shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morning Light / Night Light or Daily Dao?
Morning Light / Night Light ships an update every 14 months, and Daily Dao every 11 days. Most recently, Morning Light / Night Light was updated on September 23, 2026 and Daily Dao on July 8, 2026.

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