Comparison

Dhyāna Lite vs Monlam

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

Head to head
About

Dhyāna Lite

Features
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The Dhyāna Lite app is a collection of wisdom for every day of the year from masters of Tibetan Buddhism and Zen. Dhyana refers to the mental state of stillness and freedom of thought. In Indian philosophy, the Sanskrit word dhyana stands for the higher states of consciousness of meditation. With Buddhism, the term came to China as Chan and to Japan as Zen. A bibliography of Buddhist wisdom can be found at https://bluefish.li/literatur/ The programme shows the texts against a background of images from all over the world. You can select the wisdom of the day, but also choose a random wisdom and create a list of personal favourites.

About

Monlam

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Immerse yourself in the sacred traditions of Nepal with the Monlam Puja app. Nepal, known for its rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted Buddhist traditions, offers a unique spiritual experience that is now accessible to you, no matter where you are in the world. Local Monasteries: Explore a curated selection of local monasteries and spiritual centers across Nepal. Each one offers a range of authentic pujas and ceremonies deeply rooted in the Nepalese Buddhist tradition. Puja Selection: Browse through an extensive catalog of pujas, from daily rituals to special ceremonies, each with detailed descriptions, duration, and associated costs. Booking Made Easy: Effortlessly book your chosen puja and make secure payments within the app. We offer a variety of payment options for your convenience. Connect with the heart of Nepal's spiritual heritage and let Monlam Puja be your gateway to a world of profound spiritual experiences. Whether you seek blessings, inner peace, or cultural enrichment, our app brings the traditions of Nepal closer to you, making spirituality accessible and meaningful in the digital age.

Screenshots

Dhyāna Lite4 screens
Monlam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Monlam at weekly against Dhyāna Lite's every 28 months. Dhyāna Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dhyāna Lite ships an update every 28 months, Monlam weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Dhyāna Lite versus Monlam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDhyāna LiteMonlam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPatrick Fischer / Toni FischerAavishkar Enterprises

In-app purchases

None

Dhyāna Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Monlam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dhyāna Lite free?
Dhyāna Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monlam free?
Monlam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dhyāna Lite or Monlam have ads?
Neither Dhyāna Lite nor Monlam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dhyāna Lite or Monlam?
Dhyāna Lite ships an update every 28 months, and Monlam weekly. Most recently, Dhyāna Lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Monlam on November 11, 2026.

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