Comparison

Dada Bhagwan vs JAINA Convention

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

Head to head
About

Dada Bhagwan

Access spiritual content from a Self-Realized being through books, audios, videos, and more. Find program schedules, read magazines, and engage in spiritual practices. This app offers a virtual connection to divine presence and guidance.

Highlights
  • Spiritual Books and Audiobooks
  • Topic-based Magazines
  • Extensive Video Library
  • Divine Photo Gallery
  • Spiritual Audio Content
  • Sadhana Module
  • Offline Content Download
Features
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Dada Bhagwan: (The Official App of Dada Bhagwan Foundation – www.dadabhagwan.org) Description: The experience of being in the presence of a living Gnani Purush (Self-Realized being) is unexplainable, but it is not always possible. Although virtual, this app allows you to feel the presence of the Gnani through various digital media including Books, Audios, Videos, Galleries and much more… Here is a glimpse of what you can find in this app: 1. Schedule: Find all the program schedules in one place whether it is for live satsang, WebTV or TV satsangs telecasted on different TV channels worldwide • Web TV Schedule • Satsang and Gnan Vidhi Schedule • TV Program Schedule • Live Webcast Schedule 2. Books: Download and read various books on Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan’s spiritual science in different languages • e-Books (read) • Audio Books (listen) • Glossary 3. Magazines: Topic-based magazines designed to meet the needs of every age group • Akram Express • Akram Youth • Dadavani • Glossary 4. Videos: Charge yourself by watching your favourite videos from a vast collection of satsangs by Param Pujya Dadashri, Pujya Niruma and Pujya Deepakbhai • Beginner Videos • Gnan Experiences • Energizers • Recent Satsangs • Library • Events • Samayik Module • Music Videos • Status Videos 5. Gallery: Purify your chit with the divine darshan of the Gnani Purush • Photo Gallery • Wallpapers • Spiritual Quotes 6. Audios: Lots of spiritual material all in audio form for you to listen to anywhere, anytime • Gnan Vani • Spiritual Songs • Ringtones • Audio Books • Audio Magazines • Instrumentals • Energizers - charge yourself with spiritual energy • Recent Satsangs • Library • Samayik Module • Experiences • Beginner Audios • Podcast 7. Contact: Reach us easily at any of our centers worldwide • Main Center • Find a Center 8. Sadhana Module: Sadhana essentials at your fingertips to help you progress spiritually • Vidhi • Aarti • Samayik Of The Day • New Addition: Pujya Deepakbhai's ‘Home Work’ Videos / Messages *Exciting / Wonderful New Features* • Preferred Language – By selecting your preferred language you get quick access to all the material available in that language • Set a Reminder – Alerts pop-up to remind you to watch your favorite TV program and for sadhana • Notifications of New Updates • Playlist – Create your own playlists of the videos and audios you like. • Favorites – Press the 'heart' button on any of the audios, videos, books and magazines you like and view them in the section. • Watchlist – Add the videos that you want to watch later • Bookmark – Under this feature, you can tag any video time wise as per your liking which will enable you to watch the selected part of that video at your convenience. • History – The videos that you watch will automatically get saved in this section. This feature will help you track your already watched videos. • Download audio,eBooks and magazines and use them offline at any time and use ePub reader feature to read the downloaded ePub files within the app. Also you can bookmark the page which you feel like the most.

About

JAINA Convention

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for a major Jain convention, offering a full event schedule, personalized planner, speaker directory, and venue maps. Stay updated with live announcements and explore vendor listings to enhance your convention experience.

Highlights
  • Full Event Schedule
  • Personalized Planner
  • Speaker Directory
  • Convention Maps
  • Hotel & Shuttle Info
  • Vendor Listings
  • Live Updates
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Welcome to the official app for JAINA 2025, the largest Jain convention in North America, taking place in Chicago, IL from July 3rd to July 6th — jointly hosted by the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago (JSMC). This app is your all-in-one guide to the convention. Whether you're attending in person or staying connected remotely, the Jaina 2025 app makes it easy to plan, explore, and experience every part of the event. Key Features: Full Event Schedule: Browse the complete convention agenda and filter by day, track, or interest. Personal Planner: Mark sessions you're interested in or attending, and build your personalized event itinerary. Speaker Directory: View the full list of speakers with session details, bios, and presentation times. Convention Maps: Easily navigate the venue with maps of the convention center and hotel. Hotel & Shuttle Info: Access schedules and routes between partnered hotels and the convention center. Vendor Listings: Explore participating vendors, booths, and exhibitors in one convenient place. Live Updates: Stay informed with real-time alerts, announcements, and important notifications. Whether you're looking for spiritual insights, cultural connection, or community events, the Jaina 2025 app helps you make the most of your convention experience.

Screenshots

Dada Bhagwan4 screens
JAINA Convention4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JAINA Convention at every 10 days against Dada Bhagwan's every 3 months. Dada Bhagwan's advantage is ratings volume (135 vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dada Bhagwan against 4.8 for JAINA Convention. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dada Bhagwan has 135 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Dada Bhagwan's written reviews are positive against 100% of JAINA Convention's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dada Bhagwan ships an update every 3 months, JAINA Convention every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dada Bhagwan versus JAINA Convention: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDada BhagwanJAINA Convention
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (135 ratings) — better4.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews96.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings135 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDada Bhagwan FoundationZCognito LLC

Customer experience

Dada Bhagwan

All ratings134 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.0%

JAINA Convention

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dada Bhagwan

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Audio not playing on locked screen (iOS update related)
  • App crashes on iPhone 3S with iOS 6.1
  • Language selection causes app to hang
  • Audio download errors with alert messages
  • Songs not playing or downloading
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  • Accidental track selection during playback
  • App requires repeated language selection on each open

Requested features

15 requests
  • Ascending/descending filter options for Aaptasutra
  • Improved audio player UI with larger controls
  • Native audio app integration for playback management
  • Auto-play next audio feature
  • Audio download capability for offline listening
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  • Track descriptions for Dadavani audio
  • Rating system for audio and video content
  • Live satsang streaming capability
  • Live satsang schedule with calendar reminders
  • Audiobook format for Dadavani and other publications
  • Video title display in header during playback
  • One-time language selection with easy change option
  • Aseem Jai Jai Kar prayers in iTunes
  • FM site compatibility for iPhone
  • More English audio satsangs

JAINA Convention

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dada Bhagwan

No in-app purchases

None

JAINA Convention

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dada Bhagwan free?
Dada Bhagwan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JAINA Convention free?
JAINA Convention is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dada Bhagwan or JAINA Convention?
Dada Bhagwan is rated higher. Dada Bhagwan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while JAINA Convention averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Dada Bhagwan or JAINA Convention have ads?
Neither Dada Bhagwan nor JAINA Convention shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dada Bhagwan or JAINA Convention?
Dada Bhagwan ships an update every 3 months, and JAINA Convention every 10 days. Most recently, Dada Bhagwan was updated on November 1, 2026 and JAINA Convention on October 30, 2026.

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