Sampada vs Bhasaka
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sampada
This app is a community-driven platform for Kannada literature, offering curated articles, a publishing space for writers, a Kannada dictionary, podcasts, and learning resources. It aims to connect readers, writers, and enthusiasts of the Kannada language.
- Curated Kannada articles
- Publish your own writing
- Kannada dictionary
- Kannada podcasts
- Haridasa literature section
- Kannada language learning lessons
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ಸಂಪದ — Kannada literature, in your pocket. Sampada (ಸಂಪದ) is a community-driven Kannada literary platform that brings together readers, writers, and lovers of the Kannada language. Read curated articles, publish your own writing, look up words in the Kannada dictionary, listen to podcasts, and explore centuries of Haridasa literature — all in a beautifully designed, Kannada-first experience. ಏನಿದೆ ಸಂಪದದಲ್ಲಿ? / WHAT'S INSIDE Magazine Feed A daily stream of articles, essays, poetry, and short stories from Kannada writers across the community. Publish Your Work A rich-text editor lets you write and publish in Kannada with formatting, images, and categories. Build an audience and connect with readers. ಅರಳಿಕಟ್ಟೆ (AraLikatte) A microblogging space for quick thoughts, conversations, and community chatter. Like, repost, reply, and follow voices you enjoy. ಹರಿದಾಸ ಸಂಪದ (Haridasa Sampada) A dedicated section for Haridasa literature, with works organised by dasaru and fully searchable. Kannada Dictionary Look up Kannada words by letter or search, with meanings and usage at your fingertips. Podcasts Listen to Kannada podcasts on literature, culture, and ideas — straight from the app. Series Long-form, multi-part series from your favourite authors. Read at your own pace and never lose your place. ಕಲಿಕೆ (Learning) Structured lessons to help you read, write, and understand Kannada better — perfect for learners and the Kannada diaspora. Discover Browse by category, author, or month-by-month archives going back through the publication's history. Bookmarks & Notifications Save articles to read later and get notified when writers you follow publish new work. Profiles & Following Build a profile, follow your favourite writers, see your stats, and grow your own readership. ಯಾಕೆ ಸಂಪದ? / WHY SAMPADA • Kannada-first interface designed with Noto Sans Kannada and Noto Serif Kannada fonts for crisp, beautiful, readable text • Sign in your way — Google, Facebook, or phone OTP • Light, fast, and built for everyday reading on any device • A respectful, moderated community celebrating Kannada literature • Free to use, with no clutter between you and the words WHO IT'S FOR - Lifelong readers of Kannada literature looking for a daily reading habit - Writers and poets seeking an audience and a publishing home - Students, teachers, and learners exploring Kannada language and culture - The Kannada diaspora wanting to stay connected to literature from home - Anyone curious about Haridasa works, dictionary, or contemporary Kannada writing JOIN THE COMMUNITY Sampada is more than an app — it's a meeting place for the Kannada literary world. Every article you read, every comment you write, and every post you publish helps keep Kannada alive and thriving on the internet. Download Sampada and step into ಅರಳಿಕಟ್ಟೆ today. ಕನ್ನಡಕ್ಕಾಗಿ. ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಗಾಗಿ. ಸಂಪದ.
Bhasaka
Access a vast collection of Kannada devotional literature, including Vedamantras, Upanishads, and thousands of Keertans. Enjoy easy navigation, search by author or raga, and favorite your most cherished bhajans. Some bhajans also feature audio playback.
- Extensive Kannada devotional literature
- Collection of Vedamantras and Upanishads
- Thousands of Keertans from various writers
- Searchable by author, raga, and category
- Favorite bhajans option
- Audio playback for select bhajans
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This app, Bhasaka has been designed to provide the devotees with a large collection of devotional literature (Kannada) at a single place. Vedamantras, Upanishads, Srimad Bhagavadgita, Vishnu Sahasranama, Lalita Sahasranama, and Shiva Sahasranamas are included. In addition to this, there are thousands of Keertans of different writers from across India. The app has easy navigation and some of the Bhajans have audio. The Bhajans list can also be searched by Authors, Ragas and Category. There is an option to favourite the liked Bhajans. Though the app has been designed keeping the devotees of Sri Ramakrishna Movement, it has sufficient material for the followers of Adi Shankara, Madhwacharya and Ramanujacharya also.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sampada at Free against Bhasaka's $2.99. Sampada also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Bhasaka's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Sampada is free to download; Bhasaka costs $2.99 up front. Sampada sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bhasaka asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sampada ships an update weekly, Bhasaka every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sampada | Bhasaka |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saaranga Infotech LLP | Naveena C K |
Customer experience
Sampada
Bhasaka
In-app purchases
Sampada
- Sampada$0.99
Bhasaka
No in-app purchases
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