Comparison

bliss by Gurudev vs GetBliss

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

Head to head
About

bliss by Gurudev

This app offers a comprehensive approach to meditation, integrating ancient Vedic principles with modern technology. It provides guided sessions, breathwork, sacred sounds, and wisdom from a renowned spiritual teacher to support your inner journey and self-awareness.

Highlights
  • Guided Meditations
  • Breathwork exercises
  • Sacred Sounds & Vedic chants
  • Wisdom Library
  • Meditation Tracker & Stats
  • Community Circles
  • Live Events
Features
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Meditation has ancient roots – and so does bliss. Authentic, deeply profound, and rooted in Vedic principles of meditation that millions of people have benefitted from for thousands of years, bliss brings together meditation, sacred sounds, music, breathwork, and wisdom to support your inner journey. At the heart of bliss is renowned humanitarian and spiritual teacher Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a thought leader in yoga and meditation who has guided millions of people around the world toward effortless meditation and deeper self-awareness. If you’re new to meditation, you’ll find simple yet profound practices starting from just six minutes, along with routines, goals, and reminders to help you build a consistent practice. For seasoned meditators, explore 300+ Guided Meditations, Sacred Sounds, Vedic chants and mantras, meditation music, breathwork, binaural beats, and powerful tools to deepen your practice. Set challenges, reach milestones, earn trophies, and track your meditation journey with in-depth stats. bliss offers curated collections and playlists to take the guesswork out of meditation, so you can simply close your eyes and practice according to your mood, feeling, or time of day. Explore the Wisdom Library from Gurudev, featuring videos, transcripts, and timeless insights to help you learn, reflect, and grow. You can also Ask Gurudev, connect with others through Circles, join live events, and discover new ways to bring meditation into your everyday life. Discover, explore, immerse, and unwind with bliss - where ancient wisdom meets modern technology, right in the palm of your hand. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • Guided Meditations • Sacred Sounds – Vedic mantras and chants • Breathwork • Binaural Beats • Meditation Music • Meditation Timer & Tracker • Wisdom Library from Gurudev – videos and transcripts • Ask Gurudev • Mudra Meditations • Curated Collections – based on mood, desire, and time of day • Playlists – handpicked so you can just hit play • Circles – create or join communities and practice together • Live Events • Routines – build a consistent meditation practice • Personalized Reminders – set your own notifications • Mood Tracker – track how you feel before and after meditation • In-depth Stats – track your progress and consistency • Challenges – set milestones and stay on track • Trophies – unlock achievements as you progress • Meditation Community – connect, communicate, motivate, and meditate together • Wisdom Quotes – discover and share inspiring insights • Heart Rate Monitor • Location – see the places where you’ve meditated on a map • Surprises – leave post-meditation tokens of love for your friends Terms and Conditions https://www.sattva.life/terms Privacy Policy https://www.sattva.life/privacy-policy Disclaimer https://www.sattva.life/disclaimer.html

About

GetBliss

This app helps you reclaim time lost to digital distractions by blocking addictive apps during crucial periods. It combines this digital curfew with guided breathwork exercises and courses to reduce stress and improve sleep.

Highlights
  • AM/PM Digital Curfew (App Blocker)
  • 60-Second Stress Killers (Breathwork)
  • Deep Mastery Courses (Mental Rewiring)
  • Consistency Engine (Habit Tracking)
  • Automatic App Blocking
  • Guided Breathing Exercises
Features
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GetBliss is the first app that acts as a bridge between digital detox and deep rest. We don't just ask you to be mindful; we actively block the digital noise so you have the forced space to actually do it. THE PROBLEM WITH "WILLPOWER" It’s 11:30 PM. You know you should be asleep. But your brain is fried, so you reach for your phone to check "one last thing." Suddenly, it’s 1:00 AM. You wake up groggy, anxious, and immediately start scrolling again before your feet even hit the floor. It is not your fault. You are fighting billion-dollar algorithms designed by geniuses to hijack your attention. Trying to beat them with "willpower" is like bringing a knife to a gunfight. Willpower fails when you are exhausted. You don't need another passive meditation app that you'll forget to open. You need an intervention. • The AM/PM "Digital Curfew" (App Blocker) Set it once. GetBliss automatically locks your most addictive apps 30 minutes before bed and 30 minutes after waking up. • The ROI: Stop "Revenge Bedtime Procrastination" cold. Protect your morning routine. Reclaim 1 to 2 hours of deep sleep every single night. • The 60-Second "Stress Killers" (Short Breathwork) When the apps are locked and the urge to scroll hits, use our tactical breathing tools (Box Breathing, 4-7-8 for sleep, 1:2 ratios). • The ROI: Instantly lower your heart rate, clear brain fog, and kill anxiety in under a minute. • Deep Mastery Courses (Mental Rewiring) Ready to go deeper? Access curated, step-by-step weekly programs on Vipassana, Anapana, Yogic Breathing, Alternate Nostril Breathing, and Yoga Nidra (Non-Sleep Deep Rest). • The ROI: Permanently upgrade your stress tolerance and build a higher baseline of daily happiness. • The "Consistency Engine" (Habit & Streak Tracking) Motivation fades, but systems last. We track your daily streaks and mindful minutes, sending you smart behavioral nudges to keep your momentum alive. • The ROI: Turn a 5-minute daily practice into an unbreakable, life-changing identity. • THE MATH: The average person loses 2 hours a day to mindless scrolling. If GetBliss's App Blocker saves you just **45 minutes a night**, you reclaim **273 hours** of deep sleep this year. What could you do with 273 extra hours of extra rest and in turn sharper focus? • THE GUARANTEE: Download GetBliss today. Set up the bedtime App Blocker tonight. Do just one 4-7-8 breathing session before your head hits the pillow. If you don't wake up tomorrow feeling noticeably more rested and in control of your morning—delete the app. You have nothing to lose but your brain fog. Privacy Policy: https://getbliss.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

bliss by Gurudev4 screens
GetBliss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: bliss by Gurudev at 13K against GetBliss's 2. bliss by Gurudev also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). GetBliss's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. bliss by Gurudev sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and GetBliss sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GetBliss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: bliss by Gurudev has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of bliss by Gurudev's written reviews are positive against 100% of GetBliss's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bliss by Gurudev ships an update monthly, GetBliss fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
bliss by Gurudev versus GetBliss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbliss by GurudevGetBliss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size353 MB160 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShankara Multimedia ServicesCompound For Life LLC

Customer experience

bliss by Gurudev

All ratings13,021 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews370 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative11.6%

GetBliss

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

bliss by Gurudev

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Meditation timer not working as expected
  • Crashes when accessing downloaded content
  • Inconsistent syncing of meditation progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode for downloaded content
  • More customization options for meditation sessions
  • Integration with third-party fitness trackers
  • Better customer support and feedback channels

GetBliss

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

bliss by Gurudev

Subscriptions4
  • Sattva Digital$5.991 Month
  • Sattva Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Sattva Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Sattva Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Om - Guided Meditation$0.99
  • Relax and rejuvenate with sri sri - Guided Meditation$1.99
  • Calm your mind - Guided Meditation$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Happiness with sri sri - Guided Meditation$1.99
  • Relax and let go with sri sri - Guided Meditation$1.99
  • Patanjali Yoga Sutras$7.99
4 purchases

GetBliss

Subscriptions3
  • Bliss Premium Monthly14 Days trial2 variants$3.001 Month
  • Bliss Premium Yearly$30.001 Year
  • Bliss Premium Yearly14 Days trial$30.001 Year
One-time1
  • Bliss Premium Lifetime$99.00

Questions

Is bliss by Gurudev free?
bliss by Gurudev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GetBliss free?
GetBliss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, bliss by Gurudev or GetBliss?
GetBliss is rated higher. bliss by Gurudev averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while GetBliss averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do bliss by Gurudev or GetBliss have ads?
Neither bliss by Gurudev nor GetBliss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bliss by Gurudev or GetBliss?
bliss by Gurudev ships an update monthly, and GetBliss fortnightly. Most recently, bliss by Gurudev was updated on November 3, 2026 and GetBliss on October 31, 2026.

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