Comparison

bliss by Gurudev vs IBDriven

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

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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

IBDriven

Features
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IBDriven is the intelligent health companion built exclusively for people living with Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Driven beyond IBD. Managing IBD is more than just taking medication — it's food choices, mental health, travel, relationships, caregiver support, and so much more. IBDriven brings everything together in one place, powered by AI that truly understands your condition. MEET AMUL — YOUR AI COMPANION Amul is your personal IBD copilot. Ask anything — from "is biryani safe for me right now?" to "how do I explain my condition to my boss?" Amul knows your diagnosis, medications, diet and history. Available 24/7. WHAT'S INSIDE Food Intelligence Check any food instantly. Safe, caution or avoid — personalised to your condition, current flare status and diet type. Powered by IBD and FODMAP guidelines. Weight & Nutrition Track your weight, get a personalised AI meal plan built around foods you like, and export it as a PDF to share with your dietitian. Medications Track all your medications, set daily reminders, log infusion appointments and look up IBD drugs with AI-powered autocomplete. Report Interpreter Upload any medical report, blood test or colonoscopy result and get a plain-English explanation from Amul — no medical jargon. Mental Health Cognitive reframing with Amul, breathing exercises, IBD-specific affirmations and crisis helplines — because mental health is part of IBD care. Travel Companion Generate a destination-specific IBD travel guide, export it as a PDF, and access emergency bathroom phrases in 8 languages. Women's Health IBD and your cycle, fertility, pregnancy planning, bone health and emotional wellness — all in one dedicated module. Pelvic Floor Exercises, urgency management techniques and perianal care guidance — sensitive topics handled with care. Caregiver Portal A dedicated hub for family and caregivers — shareable care plans, emergency guide and personalised Q&A with Amul. Emergency SOS Your IBD medical card with full health details — one tap away at all times, even offline. EIM Tracker Track extra-intestinal manifestations affecting your joints, skin, eyes and more. Restaurant Companion Find IBD-safe restaurants, analyse menu dishes, and get scripts to communicate your needs to restaurant staff. PRIVACY AND SAFETY Your health data is stored securely and never sold. AI conversations use zero data retention — nothing is stored on AI servers. All content includes medical disclaimers and is based on guidelines from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, ECCO, NHS and NICE. IBDriven does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your gastroenterologist for medical decisions. Free to download. No subscription required.

Screenshots

bliss by Gurudev4 screens
IBDriven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IBDriven at none against bliss by Gurudev's 14. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. IBDriven asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
bliss by Gurudev versus IBDriven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbliss by GurudevIBDriven
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size314 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShankara Multimedia ServicesSasikanth Yangalasetty

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

IBDriven

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

IBDriven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bliss by Gurudev free?
bliss by Gurudev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IBDriven free?
IBDriven is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do bliss by Gurudev or IBDriven have ads?
Neither bliss by Gurudev nor IBDriven shows ads.

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