Astroyogi is owned by Netway India Pvt. Ltd., the company named as the seller on the App Store and in the website footer . The Google Play listing shows the developer as Astroyogi.com . The pages we opened do not name the founders or owners as people.

Kismo vs Astroyogi

Kismo or Astroyogi: which astrology app should I use to talk to an astrologer?

Short answer

Astroyogi and Kismo both give new users a 5-minute free first consultation and bill chat and call by the minute. Astroyogi has run since 2001, adds free kundli, calculators, live streams and a gemstone shop, and lists deal rates from ₹12 a minute. Kismo starts at ₹15 a minute, one rate for chat and call, and publishes the four checks every astrologer passes. Pick on what matters more to you: extra tools or a published vetting process.

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Pick it if

Who should pick which?

Kismo
by Kismo
Pick Kismo if you want to know exactly how an astrologer was checked before you pay, and want one rate for chat and call from ₹15 a minute.
Astroyogi
by Netway India Pvt. Ltd. (listed as Astroyogi.com on Google Play)
Pick Astroyogi if you also want free kundli, matching and dosha calculators, live streams and an in-app shop, from a company running since 2001.

Side by side

How do they compare, row by row?

Checked on 2026-11-04. Numbers in brackets are sources, listed at the end.

Price per minute

Kismo: Each astrologer sets one rate for chat and call, from ₹15/min, November 2026 ⁶
Astroyogi: ₹12 to ₹125/min on the astrologers listed; many show a ₹12 'FlatDeal' rate beside a higher regular rate, November 2026 ²

First-session offer

Kismo: ✓5 free minutes on the first session, no card needed ⁶
Astroyogi: ✓First consultation free for new users, 5 minutes ^2,4

Smallest top-up

Kismo: ₹100; only minutes used are charged and the rest stays in the wallet ⁶
Astroyogi: Wallet recharge options start from ₹49 ²

Chat and call

Kismo: ✓Chat or call, at the same rate ⁶
Astroyogi: ✓Chat, phone call and internet call; also live group sessions (Yogi Live) ^4,5

Human or AI

Kismo: Verified Vedic astrologers ⁶
Astroyogi: Human astrologers for consultations, plus AI-powered quick reports ¹

Number of astrologers

Kismo: 18,000+ verified astrologers ⁶
Astroyogi: 5,000+ astrologers, tarot readers, numerologists and vastu experts ^1,2

Users

Kismo: 3 crore+ users ⁶
Astroyogi: Over 4 crore customers, as stated by Astroyogi ²

Running since

Kismo: –Not stated
Astroyogi: 2001 (copyright 2001-2026); describes itself as active for 25+ years ^2,5

Languages

Kismo: ✓16+ languages ⁶
Astroyogi: ◐Each profile lists its languages (Hindi, English, Bangla and Punjabi seen on the listing); total not stated ²

How astrologers are checked

Kismo: ✓Four steps: qualification review, panel interview, live audits of real sessions, 30-day probation ⁷
Astroyogi: ◐Called 'verified' and 'certified', chosen after 'a rigorous screening process'; the steps are not published ^1,2

Refunds

Kismo: ◐No refund for a reading you did not like; misconduct is handled by a person; unused balance stays in the wallet ⁶
Astroyogi: ◐To the Astroyogi wallet only, after an audit of the recording, for listed cases (poor call, language, slow or irrelevant replies); not for accuracy; ask within 24 hours ³

Free kundli and calculators

Kismo: ✓Free kundli, kundli matching and daily horoscope ⁸
Astroyogi: ✓Free kundli, kundli matching, panchang and dosha, sade sati and gemstone calculators ^1,5

Shop

Kismo: –Not stated
Astroyogi: In-app shop with a gemstone store; astrologers give gemstone and puja suggestions ^1,4

Second opinion

Kismo: ✓After a session Kismo suggests up to three other astrologers ⁶
Astroyogi: –Not stated; you can reconnect with a past astrologer from My Consultations ²

Reply speed

Kismo: Average first reply 9 seconds ⁶
Astroyogi: ◐Average not stated; 'Emergency Calling' connects you to an available astrologer ⁴

Store ratings

Kismo: –Not stated
Astroyogi: Google Play India 4.7 from 1.69 lakh reviews, 1 crore+ downloads; App Store India 4.1 from 5.3k ratings, November 2026 ^1,4

Where it works

Kismo: ✓Online from anywhere in India and abroad; used in 80+ countries ⁶
Astroyogi: ✓Web, Android and iOS; the iOS app shows prices in local currency; number of countries not stated ^1,2,4

	Kismo	Astroyogi
Price per minute	Each astrologer sets one rate for chat and call, from ₹15/min, November 2026 ⁶	₹12 to ₹125/min on the astrologers listed; many show a ₹12 'FlatDeal' rate beside a higher regular rate, November 2026 ²
First-session offer	✓5 free minutes on the first session, no card needed ⁶	✓First consultation free for new users, 5 minutes ^2,4
Smallest top-up	₹100; only minutes used are charged and the rest stays in the wallet ⁶	Wallet recharge options start from ₹49 ²
Chat and call	✓Chat or call, at the same rate ⁶	✓Chat, phone call and internet call; also live group sessions (Yogi Live) ^4,5
Human or AI	Verified Vedic astrologers ⁶	Human astrologers for consultations, plus AI-powered quick reports ¹
Number of astrologers	18,000+ verified astrologers ⁶	5,000+ astrologers, tarot readers, numerologists and vastu experts ^1,2
Users	3 crore+ users ⁶	Over 4 crore customers, as stated by Astroyogi ²
Running since	–Not stated	2001 (copyright 2001-2026); describes itself as active for 25+ years ^2,5
Languages	✓16+ languages ⁶	◐Each profile lists its languages (Hindi, English, Bangla and Punjabi seen on the listing); total not stated ²
How astrologers are checked	✓Four steps: qualification review, panel interview, live audits of real sessions, 30-day probation ⁷	◐Called 'verified' and 'certified', chosen after 'a rigorous screening process'; the steps are not published ^1,2
Refunds	◐No refund for a reading you did not like; misconduct is handled by a person; unused balance stays in the wallet ⁶	◐To the Astroyogi wallet only, after an audit of the recording, for listed cases (poor call, language, slow or irrelevant replies); not for accuracy; ask within 24 hours ³
Free kundli and calculators	✓Free kundli, kundli matching and daily horoscope ⁸	✓Free kundli, kundli matching, panchang and dosha, sade sati and gemstone calculators ^1,5
Shop	–Not stated	In-app shop with a gemstone store; astrologers give gemstone and puja suggestions ^1,4
Second opinion	✓After a session Kismo suggests up to three other astrologers ⁶	–Not stated; you can reconnect with a past astrologer from My Consultations ²
Reply speed	Average first reply 9 seconds ⁶	◐Average not stated; 'Emergency Calling' connects you to an available astrologer ⁴
Store ratings	–Not stated	Google Play India 4.7 from 1.69 lakh reviews, 1 crore+ downloads; App Store India 4.1 from 5.3k ratings, November 2026 ^1,4
Where it works	✓Online from anywhere in India and abroad; used in 80+ countries ⁶	✓Web, Android and iOS; the iOS app shows prices in local currency; number of countries not stated ^1,2,4

Key differences

What are the main differences?

How long is the Astroyogi free chat?

Astroyogi's free first consultation lasts 5 minutes and is for new users ². After it, you recharge the Astroyogi wallet, with options from ₹49 ². Kismo's first session also carries 5 free minutes, with no card needed, and later top-ups start at ₹100.

What are Astroyogi's charges per minute?

Astroyogi's listed astrologers charged ₹12 to ₹125 a minute on 4 November 2026 ². Many showed a ₹12 deal rate next to a higher regular rate, so check which one applies before you connect. On Kismo each astrologer sets one rate for chat and call, from ₹15 a minute, billed per started minute.

Does Astroyogi refund money if I did not like the reading?

Astroyogi does not refund for the accuracy of a consultation ³. It considers refunds for a bad line, a language mismatch, slow or irrelevant replies, after its audit team reviews the recording, and pays them to the Astroyogi wallet only ³. Kismo also gives no refund for a reading you did not like, and a person handles misconduct.

How are astrologers checked on each app?

Astroyogi calls its astrologers verified and certified and says they pass a rigorous screening, without publishing the steps ¹². Every Kismo astrologer passes four published steps: a qualification review, a panel interview, live audits of real sessions and a 30-day probation ⁷.

Is Astroyogi a real company?

Astroyogi is run by Netway India Pvt. Ltd., which names itself on the App Store listing and in the site footer ⁴⁵. The site's copyright runs from 2001, and the Google Play app has 1 crore+ downloads ¹⁵. As on any app, read the refund rules before you recharge.

Where each one wins

What does each one do best?

Astroyogi

Running since 2001, with a long track record of online consultations ⁵
Free kundli, kundli matching, panchang and dosha calculators in the same app ¹⁵
Deal rates from ₹12 a minute on many astrologers, and recharges from ₹49 ²
Free live group sessions on Yogi Live, plus an in-app shop with gemstones ⁴⁵
Native iPhone app as well as Android and web ⁴

Kismo

Every astrologer passes four published steps, including live audits of real sessions
One rate for chat and call from ₹15 a minute, so a call never costs more than a chat
Average first reply in 9 seconds
After a session Kismo suggests up to three other astrologers for a second opinion
Astrologers across 16+ languages, used in 80+ countries

By situation

Which one for which situation?

You need two kundlis matched for marriage
Astroyogi's free matching tool gives you a score in a minute. If the score or a dosha worries the family, ask an astrologer to read both charts together.
An astrologer told you that you are manglik
Before you pay for any remedy, get a second reading of the same chart from someone else. Mangal dosha has cancellation rules that two readers can weigh differently.
Someone suggested a gemstone
A gemstone suggestion is worth a second opinion before you buy, from a shop on any app or anywhere else. Ask what in your chart points to that stone.
Marriage keeps getting delayed
Bring your birth date, time and place and ask what the 7th house and current dasha show. A 5-minute free session on either app is enough for one clear question.
You want to talk in Hindi
Both apps have Hindi-speaking astrologers. Check the language on the profile before you connect, so you do not spend paid minutes switching.

Method

How did we compare them?

We opened Astroyogi's own pages on 4 November 2026: the Google Play listing for India, the App Store listing for India, the home page, the talk-to-astrologers page and the refund policy. Prices are the rupee rates shown on the talk-to-astrologers listing that day; the range is the lowest and highest rate listed. Anything Astroyogi does not say is marked Not stated. Kismo facts come from kismo.app and its verification page. We re-check every row every three months; write to support@kismo.app if one is out of date.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Astroyogi real or fake?

Astroyogi is a real, long-running service: it is run by Netway India Pvt. Ltd., its site copyright starts in 2001, and its Android app has 1 crore+ downloads with a 4.7 rating on Google Play India ¹⁴⁵. Being real does not make every reading right, so read the refund policy and avoid paying anyone outside the app.

Is the first chat on Astroyogi really free, and for how long?

Yes, Astroyogi says new users get the first consultation free for 5 minutes ². After that you pay the astrologer's per-minute rate from your wallet, with recharges from ₹49 ². Kismo gives the same 5 free minutes on the first session with no card, then charges each astrologer's own rate from ₹15 a minute.

How much does Astroyogi charge per minute?

Astroyogi's listed astrologers charged between ₹12 and ₹125 a minute on 4 November 2026 ². Many profiles show a ₹12 'FlatDeal' price beside a higher regular price, and the fee depends on the astrologer's demand and experience ². Check the rate on the profile before each session, since it can differ from the deal price.

Can I get a refund from Astroyogi to my bank account?

No, Astroyogi's refund policy says refunds go only to the Astroyogi wallet ³. A refund is considered for problems such as a bad call line or slow replies, must be asked within 24 hours, and is decided after an audit of the recording ³. Lack of accuracy is not a reason for a refund under that policy ³.

Who owns Astroyogi?

Astroyogi is owned by Netway India Pvt. Ltd., the company named as the seller on the App Store and in the website footer ⁴⁵. The Google Play listing shows the developer as Astroyogi.com ¹. The pages we opened do not name the founders or owners as people.

Is Astroyogi safe to share my birth details on?

Astroyogi says consultations are private and that it does not share customer information ². Its Google Play data-safety section says the app may share personal info, app activity and device IDs with third parties ¹. On any app, share only your birth date, time and place, and never pay an astrologer outside the app.

How do I know an astrologer on an app has been checked properly?

Look for a published checking process, not just the words 'verified' or 'certified'. Kismo publishes four steps every astrologer passes: a qualification review, a panel interview, live audits of real sessions and a 30-day probation ⁷. Pressure to buy a remedy or a request to pay outside the app are red flags anywhere.

Should I use Astroyogi or Kismo for my first consultation?

Either works for a first question, because both give new users 5 free minutes ². Choose Astroyogi if you also want free kundli tools and live streams in one app. Kismo is an app where you talk to verified Vedic astrologers by chat or call, in 16 languages, and it works online from anywhere in India and abroad.