Comparison

bliss by Gurudev vs Orbit Steps

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

Experience ancient Vedic meditation practices with guided sessions, sacred sounds, and calming music. Track your progress, set reminders, and explore curated collections for a deeper mind-body connection. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

Highlights
  • Guided Meditations
  • Sacred Sounds (mantras & chants)
  • Meditative Wisdom
  • Meditation Timer & Tracker
  • Curated Collections & Playlists
  • Heart Rate & Mood Tracker
  • Progress Stats & Challenges
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

Orbit Steps

A premium, privacy-focused step tracker offering a one-time purchase for lifetime access. It provides an ad-free experience with Apple Health integration and home screen widgets for easy progress monitoring.

Highlights
  • One-time purchase for lifetime access
  • 100% private, no data tracking or selling
  • Ad-free experience
  • Home screen widgets
  • Apple Health integration
  • Interval walking sessions
  • Light and dark mode support
Features
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Orbit Steps is a premium, privacy-first step tracker for people who value simplicity, clarity, and full control over their data. In a world of subscriptions, ads, and constant tracking, Orbit Steps offers a different approach. Pay once and use it forever. KEY FEATURES One-Time Purchase No subscriptions. No monthly fees. No hidden costs. Just one purchase for lifetime access. 100% Private Your health data stays on your iPhone. Orbit Steps does not track you, sell your data, or upload your personal health information to cloud servers. Ad-Free Experience Enjoy a clean, focused interface designed to help you stay motivated without distractions. Home Screen Widgets See your daily progress at a glance with beautifully designed widgets. Apple Health Integration Seamlessly sync with Apple Health and HealthKit to view your steps, distance, and daily activity. Japanese 3x3 Interval Walking Stay active with structured interval walking sessions inspired by the Japanese 3x3 method. Light and Dark Mode Support Carefully designed to look great in both light mode and dark mode. Designed for Everyday Use Track your progress, review your history, explore trends, and stay focused on your movement goals with a polished and intuitive experience. Take control of your fitness journey with a step tracker that respects your privacy, your time, and your wallet. Download Orbit Steps today.

Screenshots

bliss by Gurudev4 screens
Orbit Steps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: bliss by Gurudev at Free against Orbit Steps's $4.99. bliss by Gurudev also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). Orbit Steps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On ads 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

bliss by Gurudev is free to download; Orbit Steps costs $4.99 up front. bliss by Gurudev sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Orbit Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orbit Steps 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 Orbit Steps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bliss by Gurudev ships an update monthly, Orbit Steps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
bliss by Gurudev versus Orbit Steps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbliss by GurudevOrbit Steps
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (13K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size314 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShankara Multimedia ServicesHari Rajagopalan

Customer experience

bliss by Gurudev

All ratings12,686 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews356 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.1%

Orbit Steps

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

Orbit Steps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

bliss by Gurudev

Subscriptions5
  • Sattva Daily Meditation$1.997 Days
  • Sattva Digital$5.991 Month
  • Sattva Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
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  • Sattva Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Sattva Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time8
  • Om - Guided Meditation$0.99
  • Presets$1.99
  • Relax and rejuvenate with sri sri - Guided Meditation$1.99
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  • Calm your mind - Guided Meditation$1.99
  • Happiness with sri sri - Guided Meditation$1.99
  • Relax and let go with sri sri - Guided Meditation$1.99
  • Patanjali Yoga Sutras$7.99
  • Wisdom Library$7.99
None

Orbit Steps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bliss by Gurudev free?
bliss by Gurudev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit Steps free?
Orbit Steps costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, bliss by Gurudev or Orbit Steps?
Orbit Steps is rated higher. bliss by Gurudev averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Orbit Steps averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do bliss by Gurudev or Orbit Steps have ads?
Neither bliss by Gurudev nor Orbit Steps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bliss by Gurudev or Orbit Steps?
bliss by Gurudev ships an update monthly, and Orbit Steps every 2 weeks. Most recently, bliss by Gurudev was updated on September 25, 2026 and Orbit Steps on September 14, 2026.

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