# Access to Insight — user reviews > 145 indexed App Store user reviews of Access to Insight by Bill Parousis, rated 4.80/5 from 59 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-to-insight/id349225338/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-to-insight/id349225338.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 53 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 0 ## What do users think of Access to Insight? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🙏 Invaluable resource - 🌟 Comprehensive collection - 🤲 Generous sharing of teachings - 📱 Convenient mobile access - 🧠 Deepens understanding of Buddhism - 🙌 Helpful for practice and study **Cons** - 🔍 Small text size - 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs **Commonly reported bugs** - Compatibility issues with older devices - Bookmarking feature not always reliable **Most requested features** - Search function - Ability to highlight and annotate - Night mode or adjustable font size ## Newest reviews (18 of 145) ### 5/5 — Wonderful Buddhism App *2019-01-17, version 3.0.1* As a Buddhist of the Theravada tradition, I find myself referring to this app almost daily. This is a treasure of Buddhist knowledge no matter what Buddhist tradition you follow. Five Stars ! ### 5/5 — Best App/Website for Buddhism Hands Down *2018-12-30* Nothing else can compare with this app it’s fully Loaded with everything you could Possibly need. It’s practical and extremely useful. ### 5/5 — Thank you to those involved in developing this app! *2018-11-24, version 3.0.1* Great app with easy access to priceless teachings 😊 ### 5/5 — Great little app. *2018-10-12, version 3.0.0* Excellent little app that is simila to the website. I like the night mode and also text re-sizing. Thanks. ### 5/5 — Genuine texts, essential Buddhist reading *2018-05-14* There are a number of so-called "Buddha quotes" apps, which are mostly pithy sayings and pseudo-Buddhist-sounding, New Age pablum. There isn't necessarily annoying deeply wrong with such stuff in general, but when it claims authority by attaching the Buddha's name to it, well... That's misleading and, potentially, detrimental to one's progress on the Path. Fortunately, we have Acces to Insight, which corrects this issue in a major way. The core texts are all legitimate suttas from the Pali canon (the earliest and most authoritative record of the historical Buddha's teachings), with scholarly yet readable translations; in addition, ATI provides many more recent commentaries and texts from Thailand, the US, and other places, which are clearly identified by author and translator, so that no one will mistake them for ancient texts or proceed under false assumptions. There is, quite simply, nothing else even remotely like ATI that is both widely available and free. If you want to gain a more historical understanding of Buddhist thought and practice, with easy, on-the-go access, then ATI is your best bet, no question about it. **Developer response:** Thanks for the thoughtful review. Yeah, I love ATI for its depth. ### 5/5 — Happy to see this resource become an app *2017-09-14* I've been using the Access to Insight web site for years to study the Pali Cannon. So happy to see it become an app. Not many other FREE apps that offer so many resources to study Buddhist sutras. ### 5/5 — Very nice *2017-08-20* This is a very nice compendium of suttas as well as study guide. ### 5/5 — One of the few great sources *2017-07-05, version 3.0.0* This is encyclopaedic in its sources and capacities. It has contributed enormously to my own well being and journey along the path. Thank you Bill, ATI and the team. ### 5/5 — Superb *2017-07-05, version 2.6.0* I have used the website for years & to have it in my phone now is amazing. By far the best Buddhist app available. ### 5/5 — Comprehensive! *2017-07-05, version 2.6.0* Thanks so much for this delightful app for Buddhists and those curious about the wisdom of Buddhism. ### 5/5 — Access to the Buddha's words *2017-07-05, version 2.6.0* Great resource. It's important to have access to the true teachings of Buddhism. You can have it here with this app. ### 5/5 — Amazing in every way. *2017-06-20, version 2.6.0* Perfect for on the going learning or in depth studying. ### 5/5 — Dhamma on your phone *2017-05-08, version 2.1.0* Love this app! ### 5/5 — One of the Greatest app for me! *2017-04-17, version 2.1.0* One of the most beneficial apps for a Buddhist ... ### 5/5 — 100% Perfect 👍 *2017-04-14, version 2.1.0* What can I say it's Master Buddhas authentic teachings for free. Good translations too!Thanks The whole book is downloadable also ### 5/5 — Fantastic App *2017-02-11, version 2.1.0* This app works great and makes the Buddhist suttas easy to read on your mobile device. Such a treasure trove of wisdom text. Read and study this material, it is well worth the time spent. ### 5/5 — Has it all *2017-01-09, version 2.1.0* This has everything you need. It has been helping me being mindful and on the dhamma path everyday. A must have for every buddhist. ### 5/5 — Incredible app *2016-03-05, version 2.1.0* Amazing resource for a huge variety of information on Theravada Buddhism, including general tea his, sutras, interpretations and much more. I read and reference this app all the time. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Text size isn’t working *2020-01-29, version 4.0.0* Thank you for the response. I’ve had the app for a long time but I just can’t use it if the text is so small ### 1/5 — Crashes *2013-03-13, version 1.1.1* Installed app because of he good ratings it received but I'm unable to use it, crashes when I try and use the getting started feature so I must delete it now. Pity because it looked interesting ### 3/5 — Comprehensive but Outdated *2012-10-08, version 1.1.1* I realize that its unlikely that the suttas have changed much in the last little bit, but I would at least enjoy seeing that the offline content is at least slightly recent instead of from 2010. Also had a few crashes while browsing the content. ### 3/5 — Possibilities *2010-11-26, version 1.1.1* Love the text, of course. Nice to have on the iphone to supplement all of my other more in-depth sources. I would hope the app could be made "smarter" going forward with some thoughtfulness on the part of the developer. It is rather plain. The app icon, unfortunately, is outright ugly. Sticks out on my iphone like a sore thumb! ### 3/5 — Doesnt work, Can the Creator please fix this? *2010-10-17, version 0* after searching for a while i came across this app which seemed like Just the one i was searching for but when i opened it on my Ipod Touch (Version 3.1.3) the app immidiatly closed and went back to the homescreen, im disapointed but if this issue can be fixed i have no doubt this app is a great one. Wish i could give it 5 stars however before i can i need this problem fixed please :) ### 4/5 — Well written *2018-12-12* This is a great app to spread the Buddha’s word I would like to see an ability to highlight parts and mark them for later reading ### 4/5 — Text size *2012-08-22, version 1.1.1* It is an awesome app. Please include an option for larger text sizes. It is too small for iPhone. Thank you... ### 4/5 — Search Function Needed *2012-01-27, version 1.1.1* This app is most appreciated!! Perhaps a "Deluxe" version could also be sold, which includes a Search function. A fair price would be $1.99, for this extra feature alone. This would make any tricky coding efforts (invested by the authors) "pay for themselves". ### 4/5 — Best app on Buddhism *2011-11-04, version 1.1.1* Best Buddhism website now on iPhone ### 4/5 — Lots of merits shared with this app! *2010-11-05, version 0* Great great app! Easy access to loads of wisdom! Wonder if new write-ups are being refreshed regularly. Great job! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Insightful and Uplifting *2024-10-10* The website has been around for many years, and the teachings found here have been influential in my life. I started learning dhamma while in my teens, 25 years ago, and it truly helped me to find myself. The detail, authenticity, and presentation help to make the teachings sink in. Although I am not a practicing Buddhist, but a Christian, I recommend anyone seeking balance in their lives to study the principles found here and they will improve their lives. ### 5/5 — A Wonderful Treasure *2024-04-18* Thank you for your commitment to the Dharma. This app with the words of Buddha is so valuable. 🙏🏼 ### 5/5 — Thank you *2023-11-27, version 4.1.1* Very grateful for this. ### 5/5 — Buddha Dhamma Sangha *2022-07-22* Large collection of incredible teachings. May all gain insight and be happy! ### 5/5 — Simply amazing *2021-03-07* This is an incredible resource and we are fortunate to have it. The inclusion of dark mode is awesome! Many thanks ### 5/5 — Extremely grateful for the countless Dhamma made available *2021-03-03, version 4.1.0* I, myself, often refer back to the teachings made available by the ATI team to further my meditation practice. May these teachings benefit even more beings toward the path of Nibbana 🙏 ### 5/5 — A mountain of merits to you *2020-06-03, version 4.0.0* Thank you for bringing this app to us. This will help me read the Suttas when I am on my phone with ease. May the Triple Gem Bless all involved. 🙏🏽 ### 5/5 — Great work *2020-03-27, version 4.0.0* Thank you so much for all the Access to Insight work on the website and for making it in an app. Would be really cool if there was a ‘random Sutta” button on the app too! ### 5/5 — Authentic Buddhism at its Core *2019-08-01* The Dharma in this app helped me learn fluent German, obtain a 68k scholarship, and race in a track state championship against someone who went on the play for the NFL. Practicing Dhamma is work, but it’s the most fulfilling and rewarding work I found in my years on this earth. ### 5/5 — What an amazing project to access the Dhamma. *2019-07-25, version 3.0.1* Thank you so much for bringing together this amazing collection of Dhamma teachings. May you be showered with merit every single time someone opens this wonderful app. With metta. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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