Comparison

Dhyāna Lite vs Dhamma

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

Dhamma

Features
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Dhamma – Cultivate Mindfulness Every Day Dhamma is a mindfulness companion that gently brings you back to the present moment through timeless teachings from revered masters. Each day, within your chosen time range, receive gentle reminders to pause — and cultivate understanding, compassion, and awareness in modern life. Key features: - Gentle daily reminders: receive Dhamma quotes throughout your day to water the seeds of mindfulness. - Curated collections spanning core Buddhist teachings: mindfulness, compassion, impermanence, non-attachment, and more. - Elegant quote widgets displayed right on your home screen. - Personalize your experience with beautiful themes: colors, backgrounds, and typography. - Backup and restore: save your personal quotes and favorites to iCloud, and restore them seamlessly when switching devices. - Free from ads and distractions — simply here as a companion. Dhamma is perfect for anyone practicing mindfulness, seeking inner peace, or simply needing a gentle reminder to be in the present moment.

Screenshots

Dhyāna Lite4 screens
Dhamma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dhamma at every 5 days against Dhyāna Lite's every 28 months. Dhyāna Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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, Dhamma every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Dhyāna Lite versus Dhamma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDhyāna LiteDhamma
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick Fischer / Toni FischerXuan Ham Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Dhyāna Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Dhamma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dhyāna Lite free?
Dhyāna Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dhamma free?
Dhamma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dhyāna Lite or Dhamma have ads?
Neither Dhyāna Lite nor Dhamma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dhyāna Lite or Dhamma?
Dhyāna Lite ships an update every 28 months, and Dhamma every 5 days. Most recently, Dhyāna Lite was updated on October 10, 2026 and Dhamma on October 24, 2026.

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