Compared · Last checked 11 Nov 2026
The best Hindu prayer and practice apps in 2026
Some apps walk you through a puja. Some count your japa, play the aarti, or give you a verse and a quiet minute each morning. Here are 15 of them, grouped by the kind of practice you want to keep.
- 15 apps checked
- Puja, japa, prayer, meditation
- No scores, no paid placements
We looked at 15 prayer and practice apps people actually find on the App Store, checked each fact on the app's own store page or website, and matched each app to the reader it suits best. We give no scores and take no money from any developer.
Last checked 11 Nov 2026. How we compared
Start with what you want
Pick the line closest to the practice you want. Each one takes you to that app's entry.
- You want a daily routine, like Hallow, for HindusDiyaScripture, prayers to listen to, a digital altar and a Gita verse on your Lock Screen, in English. A subscription after the trial.
- You want a daily practice that is mostly freeKaranaA lamp, a verse and the next festival each day, free. Fifty-eight prayers with recorded audio. Plus opens guided journeys.
- You want guided puja and japa at a home shrineSadhana: Mantra & PujaJapa, nitya puja, yajna and abhishekam for the deity you choose. Free, with no subscription and no ads.
- You want to understand why you do what you doYangraDaily prayers in translation, festival puja guides with shopping lists, and life rituals explained.
- You want stotras in your own scriptVignanamThe vignanam.org library in 20+ Indian scripts, with svaras marked and a chanting series. Free.
- You want slokas and discourses to listen to, offlineStotra LahariSlokas, learning sessions, bhajans and discourses, downloadable. Free, and no data collected.
- You want to meditate with a Hindu teacherSadhguruFree guided practices such as Isha Kriya. For Vedic chants and breathwork, bliss by Gurudev, which also runs on Apple Watch.
- You want to pray before you scrollDharma LockLocks the apps you choose until you finish a short prayer. A weekly or yearly subscription.
- You want a quiet verse and a reflection, no accountSaachiA Gita verse with a short story each day, and a virtue from chapter 16 to practise. Free and very new.
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| App | Price (US) | Ratings | Last update | Android | Audio | Plan or routine | Widgets | Languages | Privacy label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DiyaHoudini Apps | Trial, then subscription | US 4.8 from 575India 5.0 from 3 | Sep 2026 | New listing | YesMantras, aartis, bhajans, Hanuman Chalisa, guided lessons | PartlyDaily routine with a streak | YesLock and Home Screen, daily or hourly verse | English | Data Used to Track You |
| KaranaGridbits | Free; Plus $4.99/mo | US 4.9 from 52India 5.0 from 7 | Sep 2026 | Yes | Yes58 prayers and mantras with recorded audio; 404 narrated episodes | YesThirteen guided journeys through whole texts | Not stated | English plus ten Indian languages | Data Linked to You |
| BhagavanBhagavan Ltd | Free; Premium $5.99/wk | US 4.8 from 48India 5.0 from 2 | Oct 2026 | Yes | YesPrayers with audio and translation | PartlyDaily shloka, reflection, meditation, challenge | Not stated | English | Data Used to Track You |
| SaachiLeo Apps | Free | US 5.0 from 3India none yet | Jul 2026 | Not found | YesListen to the verse, virtue stories and prayers | PartlyA virtue from Gita chapter 16 each day | Not stated | English, Hindi, Gujarati | Data Not Linked to You |
| DharmamChinmoy Anand Patra | $0.99 | US none yetIndia none yet | Sep 2026 | Not found | PartlySacred chants and ambient sounds | YesThe Gita one verse a day, in order | Not stated | English | Data Not Collected |
| Sadhana: Mantra & PujaVedic Sadhana Foundation (Om Swami) | Free | US 4.9 from 1,407India 4.9 from 4,591 | Oct 2026 | Yes | YesChanting and deity-specific music | YesSelf-guided or fully guided daily practice | Not stated | English and Hindi | Data Linked to You |
| GharColorblast | Free; Premium $7.99/mo | US 4.1 from 7India 5.0 from 3 | Oct 2026 | New listing | Not stated | PartlyChoose a practice depth | YesHome Screen | English and Hindi | Data Linked to You |
| YangraYangra LLC | $4/mo or $24/yr | US 5.0 from 53India 3.0 from 2 | Oct 2026 | Yes | Not stated | PartlyFestival guides with shopping lists | Not stated | English | Data Used to Track You |
| Dharma LockAAP Tech | Trial, then $9.99/wk or $29.99/yr | US 4.9 from 47India 5.0 from 2 | Aug 2026 | Not found | Not stated | PartlyA mantra matched to your deity and mood | Not stated | English | Data Used to Track You |
| Sri MandirAppsForBharat | Free; paid puja services | US 4.3 from 294India 4.6 from 3,225 | Oct 2026 | Yes | YesChalisa, bhajans, aartis | No | Not stated | English and Hindi | Data Used to Track You |
| VignanamVaidika Vignanam | Free | US 4.9 from 5,335India 4.9 from 6,631 | Oct 2026 | Yes | PartlyAudio and meanings for selected stotras | PartlySiksha learning series for chanting | YesFestival widgets | 20+ Indian languages | Data Linked to You |
| Stotra LahariRam Mohan Kanuganti | Free | US 4.8 from 1,458India 4.8 from 1,198 | Oct 2026 | Yes | YesSlokas, learning sessions, bhajans, discourses | No | Not stated | English, Telugu, Devanagari, Kannada scripts | Data Not Collected |
| Hindu Daily PrayersVipin Nair | Free with ads | US 4.9 from 66India 4.7 from 13 | Oct 2026 | Not found | Not stated | No | Not stated | English | Data Used to Track You |
| SadhguruIsha Foundation | Free; paid courses | US 4.9 from 21,646India 4.9 from 32,349 | Nov 2026 | Yes | YesGuided meditations, chants, podcasts | PartlyDaily quotes and videos | Not stated | English plus 12 languages | Data Used to Track You |
| bliss by GurudevShankara Inc (Art of Living) | Free; $12.99/mo for more | US 4.8 from 13,077India 4.8 from 20,000 | Oct 2026 | Yes | Yes300+ guided meditations, Vedic chants and mantras | YesRoutines, goals and reminders | Not stated | English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish | Data Used to Track You |
A daily practice, guided
Apps that hand you a short routine each day: a prayer, a verse, a moment of quiet.
Closest to Hallow, for the diaspora
Diya
A daily Hindu practice app with Gita widgets. By Houdini Apps.
- Trial, then subscription
- US: 4.8 from 575
- India: 5.0 from 3
- Updated Sep 2026
- Android: New listing
What you will find
- All 700 verses with transliteration and English meaning.
- Prayers, mantras, aartis and bhajans to listen to, including the Hanuman Chalisa.
- Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets with a daily or hourly verse.
- A digital altar for darshan, a festival calendar and "Ask Diya" for questions.
Worth knowing
- Core features need a subscription after the trial.
- Privacy label includes data used to track you.
- Uses a daily streak.
- Answers from "Ask Diya" are AI, as the developer notes.
Languages: English. Price: Free trial, then a subscription (in-app purchases listed from $4.99 to $59.99). Ads: Not stated. Account: Not stated. Apple privacy label: Data Used to Track You. Android: A Google Play listing exists, with no install count shown yet.
Best mostly free daily practice
Karana
A daily practice with the why behind it. By Gridbits.
- Free; Plus $4.99/mo
- US: 4.9 from 52
- India: 5.0 from 7
- Updated Sep 2026
- Android: Yes
What you will find
- A daily practice: light a lamp, read a verse, learn about the next festival.
- The Gita verse by verse, plus the Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas and Rig Veda.
- A personal calendar worked out for your latitude, including family remembrances by tithi.
- Fifty-eight prayers with recorded audio and ten guided meditations.
Worth knowing
- Journeys, meditations and the personal calendar need Karana Plus.
- New (first released September 2026).
Languages: English plus ten Indian languages. Price: Free daily practice; Karana Plus $4.99 a month or $44.99 a year. Ads: Not stated. Account: Not stated. Apple privacy label: Data Linked to You.
A shloka, prompt, meditation and challenge
Bhagavan
A daily shloka, prompt, meditation and challenge. By Bhagavan Ltd.
- Free; Premium $5.99/wk
- US: 4.8 from 48
- India: 5.0 from 2
- Updated Oct 2026
- Android: Yes
What you will find
- Each morning a shloka, a reflection prompt, a meditation and a challenge.
- Prayers with audio, japa with a virtual mala, pranayama and a festival calendar.
- An AI you can ask about Hindu practice, and a daily horoscope.
Worth knowing
- Premium is billed weekly or yearly.
- Uses streaks.
- Privacy label includes data used to track you.
Languages: English. Price: Free; Premium $5.99 a week or $49.99 a year. Ads: Not stated. Account: Not stated. Apple privacy label: Data Used to Track You.
Best for quiet reflection, no account
Saachi
A quiet daily verse, a reflection and a virtue to practise. By Leo Apps.
- Free
- US: 5.0 from 3
- India: none yet
- Updated Jul 2026
- Android: Not found
What you will find
- A Gita verse each day with a short reflection or story.
- "Moment": bring what is on your mind and it answers from Hindu scripture.
- Practise one of the 26 virtues of Gita chapter 16, with a story, a small action and a prayer.
Worth knowing
- Very new, with 3 ratings.
Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati. Price: Free. Ads: Not stated. Account: No account required. Apple privacy label: Data Not Linked to You.
Prayer, meditation and japa in one routine
Dharmam
Prayer, meditation, scripture and japa in one routine. By Chinmoy Anand Patra.
- $0.99
- US: none yet
- India: none yet
- Updated Sep 2026
- Android: Not found
What you will find
- A four-step morning prayer: a sankalpa, today's Gita verse, your deity's mantra and a gratitude moment.
- A meditation timer, a 108-bead japa counter and an Ekadashi calendar.
Worth knowing
- No ratings yet.
Languages: English. Price: $0.99 to download; Pro $0.99. Ads: Not stated. Account: Not stated. Apple privacy label: Data Not Collected.
Puja, japa and home rituals
For doing the practice itself, step by step.
Best for guided puja and japa, free
Sadhana: Mantra & Puja
Guided japa, puja, yajna and abhishekam. By Vedic Sadhana Foundation (Om Swami).
- Free
- US: 4.9 from 1,407
- India: 4.9 from 4,591
- Updated Oct 2026
- Android: Yes
What you will find
- Five guided rituals: japa, yajna, abhishekam, nitya puja and mantra sadhana, for the deity you choose.
- A personal shrine, temple settings, achievements and a Panchang.
- Free, with no subscription, paywall or ads.
Worth knowing
- An immersive, game-like world. Some people love that; some want something plainer.
- Privacy label includes location and data linked to you.
Languages: English and Hindi. Price: Free. Ads: No ads. Account: Not stated. Apple privacy label: Data Linked to You. Android: 1M+ installs on Android.
Best for home rituals in English and Hindi
Ghar
Home puja, aarti and recitation, step by step. By Colorblast.
- Free; Premium $7.99/mo
- US: 4.1 from 7
- India: 5.0 from 3
- Updated Oct 2026
- Android: New listing
What you will find
- Step-by-step guidance for puja, mantra, diya, aarti and recitation, with preparation notes.
- Ninety readings with source references and English and Hindi meanings.
- Approximate Panchang and festival dates for a few reference cities.
Worth knowing
- Seven ratings so far.
- Panchang timings are estimates, as the developer says.
Languages: English and Hindi. Price: Free features; Premium $7.99 a month, $59.99 a year, or $89.99 a year for a family. Ads: Not stated. Account: Optional (Sign in with Apple). Apple privacy label: Data Linked to You. Android: Listed on Google Play, with no installs shown yet.
Best for festivals and life rituals explained
Yangra
Prayers, festivals and life rituals explained. By Yangra LLC.
- $4/mo or $24/yr
- US: 5.0 from 53
- India: 3.0 from 2
- Updated Oct 2026
- Android: Yes
What you will find
- Daily prayers with full English translations.
- Step-by-step puja guides for every major festival, with dates and shopping lists.
- Guidance for weddings, baby ceremonies and other life rituals.
- An Academy reviewed by an academic advisory board, and an AI guide.
Worth knowing
- Full access needs a subscription.
- Privacy label includes data used to track you.
Languages: English. Price: $24 a year or $4 a month for full access. Ads: Not stated. Account: Not stated. Apple privacy label: Data Used to Track You.
Best for praying before you scroll
Dharma Lock
Pray before your phone lets you scroll. By AAP Tech.
- Trial, then $9.99/wk or $29.99/yr
- US: 4.9 from 47
- India: 5.0 from 2
- Updated Aug 2026
- Android: Not found
What you will find
- Blocks the apps you choose until you finish a short prayer session (uses Apple Screen Time).
- A Sanskrit mantra matched to your Ishta Devata and mood, with transliteration and meaning.
- Breathing, scripture and a dashboard of your sessions.
Worth knowing
- App blocking and full sessions need a subscription.
- Privacy label includes data used to track you.
Languages: English. Price: 3-day trial, then $9.99 a week or $29.99 a year. Ads: Not stated. Account: Not stated. Apple privacy label: Data Used to Track You.
For booking a puja at a temple in India
Sri Mandir
Book online puja and chadhava at temples in India. By AppsForBharat.
- Free; paid puja services
- US: 4.3 from 294
- India: 4.6 from 3,225
- Updated Oct 2026
- Android: Yes
What you will find
- Book a puja or chadhava at 100+ temples in India, done in your name and gotra, with a video.
- Free devotional audio: chalisas, bhajans and aartis.
Worth knowing
- Most of the app is a booking service for paid temple offerings.
- Privacy label includes data used to track you.
Languages: English and Hindi. Price: Free; subscriptions from $4.99 a month; puja and chadhava are paid services. Ads: Not stated. Account: Not stated. Apple privacy label: Data Used to Track You. Android: 10M+ installs on Android.
Prayers and stotras to read or chant
Libraries you open when you know what you want to recite.
Best for stotras in your own script
Vignanam
Stotras and slokas in 20+ Indian scripts. By Vaidika Vignanam.
- Free
- US: 4.9 from 5,335
- India: 4.9 from 6,631
- Updated Oct 2026
- Android: Yes
What you will find
- The vignanam.org library of stotras and Vedic texts, with svaras marked, in 20+ Indian scripts.
- Daily Panchang and sankalpa for your city, festival alerts and widgets.
- A pronunciation series to learn chanting.
Worth knowing
- A library to look things up in; it does not guide a routine.
Languages: 20+ Indian languages. Price: Free. Ads: Not stated. Account: Not stated. Apple privacy label: Data Linked to You.
Best for listening, offline
Stotra Lahari
Slokas, bhajans and discourses to listen to. By Ram Mohan Kanuganti.
- Free
- US: 4.8 from 1,458
- India: 4.8 from 1,198
- Updated Oct 2026
- Android: Yes
What you will find
- Slokas such as the Gita, Aditya Hrudayam, Sundarakanda and Tiruppavai, with learning sessions.
- Discourses, bhajans and a Panchang calendar.
- Offline downloads and CarPlay.
Worth knowing
- The store description reads like a changelog, so it is hard to see everything inside before you install.
Languages: English, Telugu, Devanagari, Kannada scripts. Price: Free. Ads: Not stated. Account: Not stated. Apple privacy label: Data Not Collected.
A short list of daily prayers
Hindu Daily Prayers
A simple list of daily prayers with meanings. By Vipin Nair.
- Free with ads
- US: 4.9 from 66
- India: 4.7 from 13
- Updated Oct 2026
- Android: Not found
What you will find
- Common daily prayers, most with their meanings.
- Save favourites and share.
Worth knowing
- Very simple, and the store page says little.
- Privacy label includes data used to track you.
Languages: English. Price: Free with ads; remove ads $1.99. Ads: Yes, removable with a purchase. Account: Not stated. Apple privacy label: Data Used to Track You. Android: We could not confirm an Android version from the same developer.
Meditation from Hindu teachers
Best free guided meditation
Sadhguru
Free guided meditation and yoga from Sadhguru. By Isha Foundation.
- Free; paid courses
- US: 4.9 from 21,646
- India: 4.9 from 32,349
- Updated Nov 2026
- Android: Yes
What you will find
- Free guided practices such as Isha Kriya (12 minutes) and short yoga practices.
- Daily quotes, videos, articles and podcasts.
Worth knowing
- Teaches one teacher's method (Isha) more than daily prayer.
- Privacy label includes data used to track you.
Languages: English plus 12 languages. Price: Free practices; Exclusive $9.49 a month; Inner Engineering $209.99. Ads: Not stated. Account: Not stated. Apple privacy label: Data Used to Track You.
Best for chants, breathwork and Apple Watch
bliss by Gurudev
Guided meditation, Vedic chants and breathwork. By Shankara Inc (Art of Living).
- Free; $12.99/mo for more
- US: 4.8 from 13,077
- India: 4.8 from 20,000
- Updated Oct 2026
- Android: Yes
What you will find
- 300+ guided meditations from Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Vedic chants, breathwork and music.
- Routines, reminders, a mood tracker and challenges.
- Runs on Apple Watch.
Worth knowing
- Much of the library is in the paid subscription.
- Privacy label includes data used to track you.
Languages: English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. Price: Free; Sattva subscription $12.99 a month or $49.99 a year. Ads: Not stated. Account: Not stated. Apple privacy label: Data Used to Track You. Android: Published as Sattva.Life.
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How we compared
How apps were chosen
We searched the US and India App Stores for the words people use (for example "bhagavad gita", "hindu prayer" and "hanuman chalisa"), sorted the results by how many ratings each app has, and kept the ones with real use or a feature nobody else offers. Apps that have not been updated in over a year stay on the list with a note, because many people still use them.
What we looked at
- What a day with the app looks like: prayer, verse, puja, japa or meditation
- Audio: recorded prayers, chants or guidance
- Languages and scripts
- Price, subscriptions and paid services
- Ads and Apple's privacy label
- Widgets, reminders and streaks
- When it was last updated, and its ratings in the US and India
What we checked, and where
Price, in-app purchases, last update, languages and Apple's privacy label come from each app's live App Store page (US store). Ratings come from Apple's own lookup service for the US and India stores. Android availability comes from Google Play. A feature is marked only if the developer states it on the store page or their website. If nobody says, we write "not stated". We did not install every app, so a feature may exist without being listed.
There are no scores here. Star ratings are what people gave on the App Store, shown with how many people gave them.
Updates and corrections
Last checked 11 Nov 2026. We check again every three months and whenever a developer writes in. If you make one of these apps and something here is wrong or out of date, email work.ankurshukla@gmail.com and we will fix it.
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