AstroLite vs GuruAnsha®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AstroLite
Track Vedic rituals, fasts, feasts, and festivals with this app. It provides daily calendar details, planetary positions, and a comprehensive list of events for any chosen city worldwide. Ideal for those interested in following Vedic traditions.
- Daily calendar with sunrise/sunset
- Lunar month and tithi tracking
- Festival and event listings
- Planetary position charts
- South/North Indian chart formats
- Vedic almanac glossary
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“AstroLite” helps keep track of days for Vedic rituals, fast, feast and festivals. This is a basic version of AstroPro published already. While AstroPro is mainly for amateurs and professionals in Vedic astrology, AstroLite is for general public those who are interested in following Vedic rituals in day-to-day life. Users can set any major city around the world and work with different key menu categories with its features discussed as follows. Home Screen: This provides current calendar date with Sunrise, Sunset, day’s star with its transition time, lunar month, tithi and year followed by any major festival events for the given city of choice. Users can navigate through days and months for the current year that gives corresponding Vedic almanac details as well as charts for planetary positions. Charts can be displayed under South or North Indian formats. One can quickly switch between these chart formats using the tool bar button as shown in the screen shots. Almanac: This section gives the almanac details for any given month that enables the user to quickly glance through the list of important festivals, days for rituals etc. This Vedic calendar is further supplemented with ephemeris data and table is provided in a separate section. This enables users to cast their own charts for any specific day and time of the month in the given year. In addition users also can generate a comprehensive list of festivals and important lunar days for the given year and city that helps users to plan respective Vedic ritual ahead of time. Help Help file provides a Vedic almanac glossary with brief writing on various keywords, terminology and legend used in different sections of this app. It is quite educational and people can quickly comprehend its significance with different computational logic used for the purpose. AstroLite is published in response to requests received and to help people living abroad to keep track of important days for Vedic rituals. We dedicate this app as a tribute to our late parents. With Best Compliments from Kaup Shenoy Associates.
GuruAnsha®
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GuruAnsha® — Precise Tools for Professional Astrologers GuruAnsha® is a modern, intuitive astrology toolkit built for professionals practicing the GuruAnsha Paddhati® - Developed by Siddha Devraj. It combines custom tools you won’t find elsewhere with a clean design to help you work faster, more accurately, and with full confidence. Key Features Kundli: Generate detailed birth charts instantly with accurate planetary positions and houses. Essential for preparing and analyzing client charts with precision. Prashna Kundli: Generate precise Prashna Kundlis in seconds for instant queries and analysis. Panchang: Access authentic daily Panchang details including tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise/sunset times, Rahu Kaal, and more — all formatted for practical use. Ephemeris: Track accurate planetary positions, retrogrades, and daily motion with an easy-to-read Ephemeris — vital for serious predictions. Exclusive Custom Tools: Leverage unique calculators, charts, and methods designed specifically for the GuruAnsha Paddhati® - Developed by Siddha Devraj, giving you an advantage over generic astrology apps. Modern UI: Enjoy a smooth, distraction-free interface built for quick navigation and professional use, even during live consultations. Reliable & Secure: Data stays private — your charts and client information are handled with care. Why GuruAnsha®? GuruAnsha® isn’t a generic horoscope app. It’s a trusted toolkit crafted for working astrologers who value depth, speed, and precision. It helps you manage daily calculations, prepare for sessions, and maintain the accuracy your clients expect. All tools are tested by experienced astrologers to ensure results align with traditional methods and modern standards. Who It’s For Professional astrologers using GuruAnsha Paddhati® - Developed by Siddha Devraj Practitioners seeking reliable mobile tools Students learning GuruAnsha Paddhati® - Developed by Siddha Devraj and advanced Vedic astrology techniques Get Started Download GuruAnsha® and experience a truly professional astrology companion — modern, precise, and designed with your daily practice in mind. GuruAnsha® — experience the curriculum of life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GuruAnsha® at every 2 weeks against AstroLite's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AstroLite ships an update every 6 months, GuruAnsha® every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AstroLite | GuruAnsha® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muralidhar Shenoy | Guruansha Trinity Private Limited |
In-app purchases
AstroLite
No in-app purchases
GuruAnsha®
No in-app purchases
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