Comparison

Dhamma vs MicroCalm

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

Head to head
About

Dhamma

Features
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Dhamma – Cultivate Mindfulness Every Day Dhamma is a mindfulness companion that gently brings you back to the present moment through timeless teachings from revered masters. Each day, within your chosen time range, receive gentle reminders to pause β€” and cultivate understanding, compassion, and awareness in modern life. Key features: - Gentle daily reminders: receive Dhamma quotes throughout your day to water the seeds of mindfulness. - Curated collections spanning core Buddhist teachings: mindfulness, compassion, impermanence, non-attachment, and more. - Elegant quote widgets displayed right on your home screen. - Personalize your experience with beautiful themes: colors, backgrounds, and typography. - Backup and restore: save your personal quotes and favorites to iCloud, and restore them seamlessly when switching devices. - Free from ads and distractions β€” simply here as a companion. Dhamma is perfect for anyone practicing mindfulness, seeking inner peace, or simply needing a gentle reminder to be in the present moment.

About

MicroCalm

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MicroCalm is a minimalist mindfulness app designed for busy minds. No sign-ups, no guided courses β€” just simple, calming prompts to help you pause, breathe, and reset anytime you need. Whether you’re in a stressful meeting, waiting in line, or winding down before bed, MicroCalm offers bite-sized guidance to help you feel grounded in seconds. - 100+ mindful prompts for breathing, grounding, reflection, and relaxation - Offline-friendly β€” no internet required - Gentle design with no distractions or noise - Use anytime: at work, on transit, before sleep, or mid-scroll Designed with intention and simplicity. MicroCalm helps you reconnect with the present β€” one breath at a time.

Screenshots

Dhamma4 screens
MicroCalm3 screens

Verdict

The call

Dhamma and MicroCalm are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Dhamma versus MicroCalm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDhammaMicroCalm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size111 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXuan Ham NguyenGiulio Soro

In-app purchases

None

Dhamma

No in-app purchases

None

MicroCalm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dhamma free?
Dhamma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MicroCalm free?
MicroCalm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dhamma or MicroCalm have ads?
Neither Dhamma nor MicroCalm shows ads.

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