# Audio Dharma

> Dharma Talks and Meditations

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1273013847](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1273013847)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1273013847`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Christopher Minson
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (85 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-08
- **First published:** 2017-10-20
- **Size:** 4.15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/audio-dharma/id1273013847)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.virtualdharma.org/admin/privacypolicy.html](http://www.virtualdharma.org/admin/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

Audio Dharma provides easy, powerful access to thousands of Dharma talks from the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA, led by Gil Fronsdal. Listen to hundreds of teachers from around the world across many traditions, with talks spanning over 20 years and new talks added regularly.

Search, download, and share talks, add notes, build your own playlists, and see what the community is listening to—all within the extension.

## Rankings

- #146,284 — Overall

## Review summary

Audio Dharma is praised for its large, searchable library and offline listening, making it a highly usable meditation resource. However, multiple reviews cite update-related issues: stability and performance regressions, startup problems, and some UX changes that hurt usability. When functioning, the app remains a valuable, easy-to-share resource with bookmarking capabilities.

### Pros

- Extensive, searchable library of dharma talks and guided meditations.
- Offline listening via downloads and easy sharing of talks.
- Life‑changing resource that supports meditation practice and daily life.
- Bookmarking/favorites and other handy organization features.

### Cons

- Post-update stability and performance regressions (lag, crashes, unresponsiveness, and intermittent nonfunctional states).
- Startup/launch issues after updates (getting stuck on loading/configuring screens; may require reinstall).
- UI changes after updates (orange icon/darker theme) perceived as reducing usability and reliability.

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