Comparison

A Course in Miracles Audio vs Yogananda Daily

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

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About

A Course in Miracles Audio

Access the complete teachings of "A Course in Miracles" through an immersive audio experience. Features include background music, read-along text, guided meditations, and offline access. Deepen your understanding and practice anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Full Course Access (Text, Workbook, Manual, Supplements)
  • One-Tap Lesson Access
  • Smart Auto Bookmarks
  • Offline Mode
  • Comprehension Breaks
  • Meditation Mode with Prayers
  • Read Along Feature
Features
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Experience the transformative teachings of "A Course in Miracles" in a revolutionary audio format, anytime, anywhere. Add background music, read along as you listen, meditate with curated prayers, and deepen your understanding with comprehension breaks and looping. This audio-exclusive app keeps you connected to the Course's teachings, ensuring you never lose your place whether you're exploring the Text, Workbook, Manual or Supplements. Experience a seamless blend of timeless wisdom and modern convenience, tailored for ACIM students of all levels. Features: - Whole Course Access: Delve into the entire Course, inclusive of the Text, Workbook, Manual, and Supplements, through a high-quality audio experience. - One-Tap Lesson Access: Start your daily lessons with a single touch, making it easy to stay consistent and engaged with the teachings. - Smart Auto Bookmarks: Seamlessly navigate and alternate between the Text and the Workbook without ever losing your place. - Offline mode: Download and access the app without internet. - Comprehension Breaks: Enhance your listening experience with optional short pauses after each sentence, aiding in better understanding, especially during multitasking. - Meditation Mode: Need some guidance or inspiration? Explore curated ACIM quotes and prayers from students worldwide, along with the surprise ACIM prayer feature. - Looping: Immerse yourself and re-play your favorite Course section or Lesson. - Timer: Set a duration of your audio to time your meditation or relax into sleep. - Read Along: A synchronized text feature allows you to read as you listen, deepening your connection and comprehension. - Ambient Background Music: Enrich your listening experience with calming background music that elevates your connection with the teachings. - Daily Reminders and Widgets: Never miss a lesson with timely reminders, encouraging consistent practice and fostering peace in daily life. - Experience the wisdom and guidance of “A Course in Miracles” in a fresh, modern, and user-friendly audio format. Here’s what our users are saying: "Makes it so easy to listen to my lesson as soon as I wake up. Love the prayer section for meditating. Love it all!" – Kate O'Neill, Maine "I'm enjoying it a lot, driving my car "purposelessly" just to listen. I love the background sounds, the simplicity, and efficiency. I'll be using this app daily!" – Artur Balthazar, Brazil "I love the images in the app. The layout is attractive and intuitive. ...Beautiful work!" – Mindy Micek, Minnesota "The app looks very professional and well done. It's comforting knowing I have the full Course at my fingertips, wherever I go.” – Barbra A. King, Ladysmith, Canada About the Foundation for Inner Peace: Entrusted by the Course's scribes, Drs. Helen Schucman and William Thetford, in 1975 we became the first to publish “A Course in Miracles” as envisioned by its scribes. Over the years, our commitment has expanded to translating the Course into 27 languages, each echoing the original's transformative wisdom. We continually embrace modern platforms to spread its teachings while our unwavering focus remains: to share the scribe-authorized authentic content of "A Course in Miracles." Experience the app: Embark on an enriching spiritual journey with the ACIM Audio App. Carry the Course teachings with you wherever you go. Subscription Pricing and Terms: ACIM Audio is a subscription-based service. Choose from two options: Monthly Subscription: $5.99/month Yearly Subscription: $39.99/year These prices are for United States customers. Please note that prices may vary outside the United States and might be converted to your local currency based on your country of residence. The subscription renews automatically and you can cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://acim.org/fip/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://acim.org/fip/terms-of-use/privacy-policy/

About

Yogananda Daily

Discover daily inspirational quotes from Paramhansa Yogananda, author of "Autobiography of a Yogi". Explore significant events from his life on specific calendar days, offering a unique way to connect with his spiritual journey.

Highlights
  • Daily inspirational quotes
  • Quotes from "Autobiography of a Yogi"
  • Links to online chapters
  • Daily historical events of Paramhansa Yogananda
  • Spiritual time travel
Features
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This app contains daily inspirational quotes by Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic "Autobiography of a Yogi". The quotes are from the same book and the app also contains a link to the chapter which can be read online by following the link. An additional tab, presents special events that occurred in the life of Paramhansa Yogananda on different days of the calendar year. An interesting way to time travel in the footsteps of the great yogi during his time.

Screenshots

A Course in Miracles Audio4 screens
Yogananda Daily4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yogananda Daily at none against A Course in Miracles Audio's 2. A Course in Miracles Audio's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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. A Course in Miracles Audio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Yogananda Daily 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 A Course in Miracles Audio against 5.0 for Yogananda Daily. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Course in Miracles Audio has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Course in Miracles Audio ships an update every 3 weeks, Yogananda Daily every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
A Course in Miracles Audio versus Yogananda Daily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Course in Miracles AudioYogananda Daily
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size383 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoundation for Inner Peace, Inc.Ananda Church of Self-Realization

Customer experience

A Course in Miracles Audio

All ratings1,329 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative6.4%

Yogananda Daily

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

A Course in Miracles Audio

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription renewal issues
  • Occasional content download failures

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline access
  • Hourly lesson reminders
  • More narrator voice options
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable home screen widget

Yogananda Daily

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

A Course in Miracles Audio

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription (1 Year)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Yogananda Daily

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A Course in Miracles Audio free?
A Course in Miracles Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yogananda Daily free?
Yogananda Daily is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, A Course in Miracles Audio or Yogananda Daily?
Yogananda Daily is rated higher. A Course in Miracles Audio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Yogananda Daily averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do A Course in Miracles Audio or Yogananda Daily have ads?
Neither A Course in Miracles Audio nor Yogananda Daily shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Course in Miracles Audio or Yogananda Daily?
A Course in Miracles Audio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Yogananda Daily every 10 days. Most recently, A Course in Miracles Audio was updated on November 3, 2026 and Yogananda Daily on November 4, 2026.

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