Comparison

Dhamma vs MicroCalm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Dhamma versus MicroCalm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDhammaMicroCalm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — 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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