Dhyāna Lite vs Monlam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dhyāna Lite
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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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dhyāna Lite ships an update every 28 months, Monlam weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dhyāna Lite | Monlam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Patrick Fischer / Toni Fischer | Aavishkar Enterprises |
In-app purchases
Dhyāna Lite
No in-app purchases
Monlam
No in-app purchases









