Comparison

Sundara Kanda vs Embodied Philosophy

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

Head to head
About

Sundara Kanda

Explore the philosophical and ethical depth of the Sundara Kanda chapter of the Ramayana. This app offers original Hindi/Sanskrit mantras with transliteration, translation, and accompanying videos. It also features daily quotes and information about the author and organization.

Highlights
  • Zoomable text with pinch and swipe navigation
  • Bookmarks and page jumping
  • Introductory and free video classes
  • Daily inspirational quotes
  • Information about authors and organization
  • Multi-window support
Features
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The Beautiful Chapter of Tulsidasa's Ramayana is a beautiful story. It is filled with deep philosophy, with examples and admonitions to the purest ethical behavior, of the most tender dramatic pathos. We have also included several fun chants which make satsanga so exciting, Rama Stuthi, Hanuman Calisa, Bajaranga Bana, Samkata Mocana, Hanuman Arati, Jai Jagdish Hare and Raghupati Raga. Book is presented with original Hindi/Sanskrit mantras (in big and clear font), a Romanized phonetic transliteration, Bengali mantras, and a complete English translation. Total pages 201. About Author: Esoteric knowledge of Divine worship (puja), which was once only in hold of elite Indian priests, is now made available by Swami Satyananda Saraswati to all sincere seekers of Truth. Who else can better explain this other than a man who moved from West to East, lived there for more than 20 years learning and practicing Divine worship, and then return to the West with his Self-realized guru Shree Maa to share this eternal knowledge with us all. App features: 1)Book:- you can zoom-in/out with 2-finger pinch, scroll left/right for next page with 1-finger swipe, add bookmarks and jump to any random page-number. 2)Videos:- Watch Introductory videos and Video classes offered by Swamiji and ShreeMaa for free. You can change video resolution to suite your internet bandwidth. 3)Quote:- Tap on bottom of home-screen to see your quote of the day. New quote is provided everytime you open this App. 4)About US:- Get to know more about Devi Mandir and our Gurus Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati. 5)More Apps:- You can browse our other available paid apps and read user reviews. 6)Help('?' icon on home screen):- Here you can connect with our Social media, Email us any questions, Signup for our Newsletter, visit our Website or restart App tour. 7)Supports latest iOS 9 multi-window feature. We really appreciate if you can take a moment to review or rate this app so that other users can read them and make better choice before purchasing this app.

About

Embodied Philosophy

Access a comprehensive library of yoga classes, courses, and certificate programs designed for psychological integration and spiritual realization. Explore various yoga traditions and contemplative topics with resources suitable for all levels.

Highlights
  • Yoga classes for all levels
  • In-depth courses on yoga traditions
  • Certificate programs for teachers
  • Access to all Wisdom School content
  • Unlimited access on all devices
Features
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Embodied Philosophy is a movement to unite the twin yogic projects of psychological integration and spiritual realization.  The Embodied Philosophy app provides access to all videos, courses, classes and seminars in our Wisdom School. From one-off yoga classes to four-module courses to certificate programs, this app provides all the resources and access that you can find on our website.  Our yoga classes preserve the teachings of the yoga tradition in short classes accessible to everyone. Our longer courses give a deep dive into various yoga traditions and contemplative topics. Our certificate programs redefine the yoga teacher and re-imagine the yoga classroom for the next generation of teachers and practitioners. -- ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Embodied Philosophy offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/57020998 -Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/57020998

Screenshots

Sundara Kanda4 screens
Embodied Philosophy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Embodied Philosophy at Free against Sundara Kanda's $9.99. Embodied Philosophy also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 79 months). Sundara Kanda's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, 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

Embodied Philosophy is free to download; Sundara Kanda costs $9.99 up front. Embodied Philosophy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Sundara Kanda asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sundara Kanda ships an update every 79 months, Embodied Philosophy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sundara Kanda versus Embodied Philosophy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSundara KandaEmbodied Philosophy
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 79 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDevi MandirEmbodied Philosophy TV

Customer experience

Sundara Kanda

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Embodied Philosophy

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sundara Kanda

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Embodied Philosophy

Subscriptions3
  • EPTV Monthly7 Days trial$18.991 Month
  • (Apps) Monthly Premium$49.991 Month
  • (Apps) Annual Premium$449.991 Year

Questions

Is Sundara Kanda free?
Sundara Kanda costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Embodied Philosophy free?
Embodied Philosophy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sundara Kanda or Embodied Philosophy have ads?
Neither Sundara Kanda nor Embodied Philosophy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sundara Kanda or Embodied Philosophy?
Sundara Kanda ships an update every 79 months, and Embodied Philosophy every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sundara Kanda was updated on October 31, 2026 and Embodied Philosophy on October 27, 2026.

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