Comparison

Jyotish Computer vs Bhaanu

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

Head to head
About

Jyotish Computer

This app provides comprehensive Vedic astrology calculations and chart styles for iPhone and iPad. It offers detailed planet positions, dasha periods, and transit analysis with map integration.

Highlights
  • Southern, Northern, Eastern chart styles
  • Divisional Charts up to D60
  • Vimshottari dasha periods
  • Planet positions in Nakshatras
  • Tithi, Yoga, Karana calculations
  • Map integration for coordinates
  • Retrograde planets indicator
Features
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Jyotish Computer is a fully featured Vedic Astrology software for iPhone and iPad. The list of features include: - Southern, Northern, and Eastern chart styles - Divisional Charts up to D60 - Vimshottari (and variations) dasha periods - Planet positions in Nakshatras - Chara Karakas - Arudhas - Tithi, Yoga, Karana, Sunrise, Sunset calculations - Retrograde planets indicator - Current time charts for analysing transits - Map integration for finding geographical coordinates - Planet display options (sanskrit, degrees, chara karaka) - Different ayanamsas to choose from, Chitra Paksha is the default The application is in constant development and a lot more features are coming.

About

Bhaanu

This app provides detailed astrological calculations and horoscope generation for Vedic astrology practitioners. It supports both South and North Indian styles, including specialized calculations for Ashtamangala Prashna. Users can generate PDF horoscopes and access Panchanga details for any day.

Highlights
  • South and North Indian kundli generation
  • Ashtamangala Prashna calculations
  • Planetary longitudes and Nakshatra details
  • Dasha and antardasha details
  • Panchanga details for any day
  • PDF horoscope generation
  • Multi-language support (English, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi)
Features
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Bhanu is an astrologer’s app . It is specially designed according to the necessities of astrologers who practice vedic astrology. It generates both south Indian and north Indian style of kundli along with necessary details. One of the unique features of this app is, it gives calculations required for Ashtamangala Prashna which is practiced widely by South Indian astrologers in various temples and families. These are the features available in this app . * Planetary longitudes along with Nakshatra, pada * ⁠Rasi , Navamsa and Bhava kundli * ⁠Bhava and Sandhi details * ⁠Dasha and antardasha details * ⁠Shadvarga lords * ⁠Ashtakavarga points * ⁠Trisphuta , Chatusphuta, PanchaSphuta , Prana Sphuta , Deha Sphuta , Mrityu Sphuta , Sookshma Trisphuta * ⁠Dhooma , Vyatipata , Parivesha , Indrachapa , Upaketu longitudes * ⁠Tatkala Prashna Kundali * ⁠Panchanga details for any day and any year * ⁠Large city database * ⁠Can generate pdf of horoscopes * ⁠First app which works in English, Kannada , Malayalam and Hindi languages * ⁠Works both offline and online By using this app, you agree to our End User License Agreement (EULA): https://sarapali.in/policy/bhanu_eula.html

Screenshots

Jyotish Computer4 screens
Bhaanu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bhaanu at Free against Jyotish Computer's $9.99. Bhaanu also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Jyotish Computer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

Bhaanu is free to download; Jyotish Computer costs $9.99 up front. Bhaanu sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Jyotish Computer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jyotish Computer ships an update every 2 months, Bhaanu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Jyotish Computer versus Bhaanu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJyotish ComputerBhaanu
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgnat SkoryhGopalakrishna Joisa

Customer experience

Jyotish Computer

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral17.9%
Negative25.0%

Bhaanu

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Jyotish Computer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bhaanu

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Premium Features$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Jyotish Computer free?
Jyotish Computer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bhaanu free?
Bhaanu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jyotish Computer or Bhaanu have ads?
Neither Jyotish Computer nor Bhaanu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jyotish Computer or Bhaanu?
Jyotish Computer ships an update every 2 months, and Bhaanu every 2 weeks. Most recently, Jyotish Computer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Bhaanu on September 21, 2026.

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