Vyom vs Nebula, The Pattern, TimePassages, Sanctuary, VAMA
A complete technical breakdown across all categories for the latest batch of astrology apps.
| Feature | Vyom | Nebula | The Pattern | TimePassages | Sanctuary | VAMA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core features | ||||||
| Astrology system | Vedic / Jyotish | Western + psychic | Western / psychological | Western, some Vedic | Western | Vedic / Jyotish |
| Birth chart / Kundli | Yes | Basic Western | Psychological chart | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Divisional charts (Varga) | D1–D144 | No | No | No | No | No |
| Dasha system | Maha–Pratyantar | No | No | No | No | Basic |
| Automated Yoga identification | 100s of yogas | No | No | No | No | No |
| Transit overlay on natal chart | Yes | No | Cycle tracking | Yes | Partial | Yes |
| Progressions / Solar returns | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Synastry / Compatibility chart | Kundli Milan | Compatibility % | Bonds — deep analysis | Bi-wheel + meter | Basic | Kundli matching |
| Panchang / Choghadiya | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Mangal Dosha calculator | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Numerology | Pythagorean + Vedic | Basic | No | Basic | No | No |
| Daily horoscope feed | Vedic Scoreboard | Yes | Daily patterns / cycles | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tarot | No | Card of the day | No | No | Some | No |
| Psychic / live reader access | No | 1500+ advisors | No | No | Live chat | 200+ astrologers |
| Personalized remedies (Upayas) | Yes | No | No | No | No | Some |
| Vedic puja / devotional tools | No | No | No | No | No | Puja booking, darshan |
| Biorhythm tracking | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Technology | ||||||
| AI integration | Uttara AI — chart-based | AI-assisted content | Pattern AI — psychological | Human-written, no AI | Some AI | AI-powered |
| Personalization basis | Full Vedic birth chart | Sun sign + birth chart | Deep psychological birth data | Full Western birth chart | Birth chart | Full Vedic birth chart |
| Social / friend features | No | Compatibility share | Bonds with friends, celebs | Compare charts | No | No |
| Tap-to-learn interactive chart | Yes | No | No | Point-and-click | No | No |
| Astrology glossary / learning | Yes | No | No | Yes | Articles | No |
| CRM for astrologers | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Chart deep-link sharing | Yes | No | No | Share via social | No | No |
| Desktop / web version | Mac + Vision Pro | No | No | Windows, Mac, Web | No | No |
| Guided meditations / audio | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Experience | ||||||
| Ad-free | Yes | Paid only | Paid only | Yes | Heavy ads | Paid only |
| UI quality / modernity | Clean, modern | Polished, dark | Minimal, psychological | Functional, older-feel | Modern | Modern |
| Chart styles (N / S / E Indian) | Yes | No | No | Western wheel only | No | Some Vedic |
| Platform | iOS, Android, Mac, Vision | iOS, Android | iOS only | iOS, Android, Mac, Web | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Languages | EN, HI, ES, DE | EN + some | EN only | EN only | EN only | EN, HI + regional |
| Offline support | Partial | No | No | Partial | No | No |
| Privacy / no data selling | Yes | Users report billing issues | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Not stated |
| Business model | ||||||
| Annual subscription price | $24.90/yr | $24.99/mo or $29.99/3mo | $19.99/quarter | ~$40/yr approx | Free + per consult | Free + per consult |
| Revenue model | Subscription + tokens | Subscription + per-min psychic | Subscription | Subscription + per-chart $0.99 | Per-consult chat | Per-consult |
| Pricing transparency | Clear | Reported confusing; auto-renew complaints | Fair | Clear | Moderate | Fair |
| Free tier depth | Charts + Panchang + learning | Basic daily only | Some patterns free | Birth chart + daily horoscope | Limited | Daily horoscope + basic kundli |
| Target audience | Jyotish students + pros | Casual Western, psychic-curious | Introspective millennials | Intermediate–advanced Western | Western casual, millennials | Indian users, devotional + astro |
| Scale / maturity | New, growing | 12M+ users, 2020+ | 4M+ downloads, 2017+ | 5M downloads, since 2010+ | 3M+ downloads, 2018+ | Growing, VC-backed |
How To Use This Matrix Effectively
This matrix compares Vyom against Nebula, The Pattern, TimePassages, Sanctuary, VAMA across the criteria that usually drive real-world product decisions. Instead of reading every row in order, start with the category that matters most for your goals, then narrow down from there.
For most users, the fastest decision path is: core chart depth, personalization quality, platform support, and total pricing model. If you are comparing for professional or long-term use, prioritize reliability and feature depth over short-term visual polish.
Official reference links: myoracular.com and Vyom app page.
FAQ: Comparison Matrix
Who should use this matrix?
Anyone evaluating astrology apps seriously: individual users, content creators, affiliate reviewers, and product researchers.
Is this matrix biased toward one app?
The goal is transparent side-by-side evaluation. Readers should use the categories and evidence to decide what fits their own workflow.
Where can I find official Vyom information?
Visit myoracular.com and https://myoracular.com/apps/vyom.
How should I interpret partial matches in the table?
Treat partial matches as capability gaps that may affect advanced use cases. If a feature is mission-critical, test it directly before committing.