Comparison

VANA vs Tala

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

Head to head
About

VANA

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Why VANA? Most apps pacify. VANA activates. In 90 seconds, you can shift from scattered to focused. In 7 minutes, you can move from wired to calm. Every session is built with design precision and grounded in science. What you’ll get inside: • Microdoses: fast resets for focus, calm, energy, and sleep. • Journeys: curated sessions using breath, mind, body, and sound. • Collections & Courses: structured arcs to build real habits. • Progress Tracking: see your streaks and state shifts over time. • Bespoke Journey: personalised content recommended for you. Who it’s for: Creators, founders, professionals, human beings — anyone allergic to wellness clichés but serious about clarity, presence, and resilience. Why it works: • Fast: most sessions take 2–10 minutes. • Practical: built for daily life. • Designed: editorial, minimal, elevated. • Grounded: nervous system science (HRV, vagal tone, CO₂ tolerance). Access for free today. Less woo. More you. find your VANA

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Tala

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Tala Smart – The Official App for Controlling Your Tala Lighting Products Certified B Corp Effortlessly control your Tala Smart lighting products and enhance your living spaces with sustainable lighting solutions. With our user-friendly app, you can easily set up, manage, and personalize your lighting experience—all from your phone. Quick and Easy Setup: Get your Tala Smart lights connected to WiFi and operational in minutes, with no hassle. Unified Lighting Control: Manage multiple lights across different rooms, create groups, and control them all from one app. Name your rooms and zones for seamless navigation and intuitive lighting control. Wellbeing Through Light: Reconnect with nature’s rhythms by creating lighting routines that align with your sleep-wake cycle and enhance overall wellbeing. Enjoy lighting that works with your body’s natural rhythms. Personalized Scheduling and Automation: Design custom schedules for your lights. Save preferred settings, automate lighting changes throughout the day, and adapt your environment to suit any mood or routine. Sustainable Lighting Solutions: Tala offers energy-efficient, sustainable lighting for every space. Join over 3 million users on a mission to lead the world in zero-carbon lighting with beautifully designed products that last. Why Tala Lighting? - Smart control of your lighting products via WiFi. - Energy-efficient, eco-friendly lighting that enhances your home and lifestyle. - Trusted by over 3 million customers globally. Light to live by.

Screenshots

VANA4 screens
Tala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tala at none against VANA's 3. Tala also leads on device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. VANA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Tala asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
VANA versus Tala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVANATala
PriceFreeFree
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB176 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVANA LimitedTALA ENERGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VANA

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$12.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • 7 Days to Mindfulness$4.99
None

Tala

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VANA free?
VANA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tala free?
Tala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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