Wisdom vs Nitya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Wisdom
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One verse a day. One question to sit with. One step deeper into five thousand years of Hindu philosophy. Wisdom brings the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas and Upanishads to your phone β not as a textbook, but as a living practice you can actually walk. THREE PATHS. THREE WAYS TO GROW. Karma Yog β Path of Action Act without attachment to results. The philosophy of purposeful, dharmic living drawn directly from Krishna's teachings in the Gita. Do what is right, not what is rewarded. Gyan Yog β Path of Wisdom Know the self. The path of knowledge and liberation, drawn from the Upanishads, Adi Shankaracharya, and the Vedantic tradition. Bhakti Yog β Path of Devotion Surrender to something larger than yourself. The path of love and service, drawn from the Ramcharitmanas and the great bhakti poets of India. HOW THE JOURNEY WORKS Each Path is made of Nodes β philosophical concepts that build on each other like rungs of a ladder. Each Node holds curated shlokas and teachings. Complete your Practice to unlock the next Node: read a verse, sit with it, and journal your reflection. The prompt asks the exact question the shloka is pointing at. Your answer is your practice. Your progression is real. A LIBRARY OF SANATAN DHARMA β’ Bhagavad Gita β all 18 chapters, every shloka with meaning β’ Ramcharitmanas β Tulsidas's devotional masterwork β’ Ramayana β the epic as lived philosophy β’ Upanishads β Isha, Katha, Kena, Mundaka, Mandukya, and more β’ Sanskrit shlokas, mantras, Vedic teachings β’ Krishna, Vyasa, Adi Shankaracharya, Vivekananda, Tulsidas, Ramakrishna YOUR DAILY PRACTICE A verse arrives each morning. Read it. Sit with it. Journal when you're ready. Save the shlokas that move you. Carry your favourite verse on your home screen and lock screen through beautiful widgets. DESIGNED FOR YOUR LIFE β’ Home-screen and lock-screen widgets in every size β light and dark β’ Daily notifications you actually look forward to β’ Save and favourite the shlokas that resonate β’ Share verses as designed images with family and friends β’ Apple Watch complications β’ Filter by path: Karma Yog, Gyan Yog, Bhakti Yog β’ Filter by scripture: Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Upanishads WHY WISDOM IS DIFFERENT This is not a motivation app. It is a structured philosophy curriculum built around svadhyaya β the ancient practice of self-study. Each shloka is a door. The journal is how you walk through it. No streaks. No dark patterns. SUBSCRIPTION Wisdom offers a free tier. Full access to all Paths, Nodes, and journaling features requires a premium subscription. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. PRIVACY Wisdom does not sell your data or show ads. Built by an independent maker. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Nitya
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Nitya is a simple, calm way to read and reflect on the Bhagavad Gita one shloka at a time. Every day, Nitya presents a carefully selected verse from the Gita, along with a clear and easy-to-understand meaning. Designed for consistency and reflection, the app helps you build a daily habit without overwhelm. What youβll find in Nitya: β’ One shloka each day β’ Sanskrit text with transliteration β’ Simple, modern explanations β’ Language support for better understanding β’ Save your favorite verses β’ Track your daily reading streak β’ Clean, distraction-free design β’ Works fully offline Nitya is not a textbook or a lecture app. Itβs a quiet companion meant for a few mindful moments each day. Whether youβre new to the Bhagavad Gita or revisiting it with fresh perspective, Nitya makes daily reading simple, accessible, and meaningful. Terms of Use: https://www.nityagita.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.nityagita.com/privacy
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Verdict
Wisdom and Nitya are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Wisdom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Nitya sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Wisdom ships an update every 5 weeks, Nitya every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wisdom | Nitya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ankur Shukla | Pranav More |
In-app purchases
Wisdom
- Wisdom Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Wisdom Monthly$1.991 Month
- Wisdom Yearly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Year
Nitya
- Nityta pro monthly$9.991 Month
- nitya pro yearly$59.991 Year
- Nitya lifetime$249.99









