Comparison

Ekadashi Countdown vs Kalairo

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

Head to head
About

Ekadashi Countdown

Features
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Align your spiritual practice with the cycles of the moon. Ekadashi Countdown is a premium, offline-first astronomical countdown and calendar designed specifically for Vaishnavas. Utilizing high-fidelity astronomical calculations, the app dynamically computes precise fasting and Parana (break-fast) windows tailored to your exact GPS coordinates, no internet connection required. Featuring a beautiful, modern dark-mode bento grid interface inspired by the phases of the moon, Ekadashi Clock offers a clutter-free, visual countdown so you can plan your day of fasting with absolute certainty. WHY EKADASHI COUNTDOWN? • EXACT GPS-BASED calculations: Ekadashi Clock determines the exact arunodaya (96 minutes before sunrise) and preferred break-fast window for your exact latitude and longitude. • SMART PHONE REMINDERS: Get notified when Ekadashi is tomorrow (at 8:00 PM local time), exactly at sunrise on the day of fasting, and exactly 1 hour before the Parana window closes. • OFFLINE CAPABILITY: Calculates upcoming fasts locally on-device without needing internet, cellular data, or server connections. • THE HARI VASARA / DWADASHI DETECTOR: Automatically adjusts the break-fast window based on the end of the Hari Vasara period or early ending of the Dwadashi Tithi. • EXPORT TO CALENDAR: Instantly download and save Ekadashi fasts and Parana windows directly to your Apple, Google, or Outlook calendars in one click. AESTHETIC & RESPONSIVE Woven around a stunning lunar aura centerpiece, the app shifts themes dynamically based on whether you are observing the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) or Krishna Paksha (waning moon), keeping your home screen aligned with cosmic cycles. Note: Calculations are strictly aligned with ISKCON/Vaishnava standards. Make your fasts auspicious and stress-free. Download Ekadashi Clock today.

About

Kalairo

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Kalairo is astrology for timing. See today’s strongest windows for work, rest, and the people you care about most. See this week’s windows. Compare the next 30 days. A Daily Kalairo Index shows the day’s weather, then names the hours worth using. Career, creative flow, rest. Stay selective when the signal is mixed. Share today’s index card with friends and family. Relationship Radar is today’s weather between you and the people you care about most. Communication, romance, chemistry, ease. The app also describes the relationship. See this week’s windows. Compare the next 30 days for work, rest, and time together. Save a window to Calendar. A widget keeps the next window in reach. This is advanced electional timing and synastry. Kalairo Premium unlocks the full timing and synastry tools. Subscribe from the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ekadashi Countdown3 screens
Kalairo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kalairo at Free against Ekadashi Countdown's $0.99. Kalairo also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). Ekadashi Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support 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

Kalairo is free to download; Ekadashi Countdown costs $0.99 up front. Kalairo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Ekadashi Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Ekadashi Countdown versus Kalairo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEkadashi CountdownKalairo
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB26 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSUMIT PAULKENNY WILLIAM KYNOCH

In-app purchases

None

Ekadashi Countdown

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kalairo

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$7.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Ekadashi Countdown free?
Ekadashi Countdown costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kalairo free?
Kalairo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ekadashi Countdown or Kalairo have ads?
Neither Ekadashi Countdown nor Kalairo shows ads.

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