Dhamma vs MicroCalm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Dhamma
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Dhamma β 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.
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 youβre 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Dhamma | MicroCalm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xuan Ham Nguyen | Giulio Soro |
In-app purchases
Dhamma
No in-app purchases
MicroCalm
No in-app purchases









