# Buddhist Lists — user reviews

> 23 indexed App Store user reviews of Buddhist Lists by Rock Whittington, rated 4.64/5 from 64 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhist-lists/id1302975904/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhist-lists/id1302975904.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 53 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 3

## Newest reviews (3 of 23)

### 5/5 — great app!

*2018-10-11*

excellent and comprehensive list of lists. great idea. i have been compiling my own over recent months and this certainly helped fill in some gaps.

thanks Rock!

**Developer response:** Hello! I’m so glad you have found it helpful! May you be happy and peaceful 🙏🏼❤️😌✌🏼

### 5/5 — Very uplifting!

*2018-08-03, version 1.1*

Love this

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the lovely feedback, and I’m very happy you’re enjoying Buddhist Lists! May it help you find stability in your Buddhist practice! 🙏🏼☮️☸️

### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for

*2018-01-23*

I just needed something simple to help me with Buddhist terminology. I had been searching for a glossary/dictionary of terms, but this is even better.  I like the layout and simplicity/clarity.

Thank you so much!

**Developer response:** Hello! I’m really glad you’ve found Buddhist Lists to be helpful! I wish I had the time and resources to add a full Pali dictionary to it! Thanks for the great feedback! May you be happy and peaceful! 🙏🏼❤️😌✌🏼

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Not optimized for 11 Pro

*2020-02-15, version 1.2*

This app is not optimized at all for iPhone 11 Pro displays. Completely unusable in its current state. UI extends outside of device screen. One star.

**Developer response:** Hi, Nathan. I'm sorry that the app isn't yet optimized for your phone yet. I will try to update it as soon as possible. Thank you for the feedback, and may you find the stability in your Buddhist practice.

-Rock

### 1/5 — Beginning Buddhist

*2018-03-30, version 1.0*

This is an interesting app.  Unfortunately, it doesn't offer anything for Buddhists.  It is more like a pamphlet that should be handed out to first time visitors to a temple, Shrine, or Sangha.  As a practicing Mahayana Buddhist, I'm not sure what Buddhist practice this portrays.  My Tibetan background seems to be reflected in places, but differs in many.  The app is perfect for the audience it is intended for.  Praying for loving kindness and compassion for all Sentient beings.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. It is wonderful that you practice Mahayana Buddhism. If you are unfamiliar with any of the lists on this app you can use the wiki links found under each one for more in-depth information.

While this app will be most helpful to those who are already familiar with the Theravada Buddhist tradition, it is also designed to help anyone interested in Buddhist teachings to learn and remember some of the central tools that were provided by Gautama Buddha, such as the Noble Eight-fold Path, the five precepts, and the three refuges.

I have found that learning some of each of the Buddhist traditions has strengthened my own understanding of the Dhamma, and I wish the same for you. Zen, Tibetan, Mahayana, and Theravada traditions are all just different icings on the same Buddhist cake. Hopefully, you can give this app another chance, and explore some of the lists that may be unfamiliar to you. Wishing you and all beings peace and happiness :)

### 3/5 — Needs to update for ip13 & ip14 screen dpi

*2023-07-05*

The menu controls on the top of the screen are inaccessible due to the notch

### 3/5 — Great app but isn’t working

*2020-08-18, version 1.2*

I love this app and how simple it is and how great of an overview it is of Buddhism. The only problem is it hasn’t worked in a long time. It is extremely slow and freezes frequently. It needs an update to work on newer iOS. When it’s fixed I’ll change my review to five stars.

**Developer response:** Hello, and thank you for the helpful feedback. I'm sorry the app isn't functioning properly on your phone. I learned to code just to build this it as a free gift for the Buddhist community a few years ago, and now I have to relearn the coding to update it, which I will try to do as soon as I can. I've tried my best to keep it free, which makes it more difficult to find the time to work on. Be well ✌🏼

### 4/5 — Amazing!

*2020-06-23*

Great, haven't seen anything like it. I study buddhism and it is great for quick revision. I didn't give it 5 stars because I wish I could edit some of the definitions myself to how I learned it at school - although my definitions and this apps definitions mean the same thing, the words differ which confuses me a little. But overall amazing app, thank you so much!!

### 4/5 — Unexpectedly Useful

*2020-05-04*

I’m reading Buddhist/psych books, sitting daily and musing on the nature of things, like many people are. These lists are surprisingly (for me) useful in lending structure and clarity to the task in hand. Then to be able to click through to a fuller web-based reference document with a full explanation and discussion of each list is great when time allows. One practical thing: you need to double tap a list title to open it - very un-Apple, very PC. And, once you realise it, practical and easy to use.

### 4/5 — Very Helpful

*2020-04-19*

I was really surprised how many times I use this app.  I really really like it.  I would have given it 5 stars but sometimes I have to tap on the list I want a bunch of times before it pops up.  But that is minor, it works and I am learning.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the feedback and for sharing your experience. I’m sorry about the difficulty you’ve had tapping on the list titles. I hope to have this fixed in the next update.

Also, It makes me very happy to hear that Buddhist Lists is helping you learn the Buddha’s teaching. May all your good efforts take root and flourish. 🙏🏼

### 4/5 — Great!

*2020-02-02, version 1.2*

Touch targets a bit strict on my SE.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback!

✌🏼❤️

### 4/5 — Great information. Technically problematic

*2019-12-16, version 1.2*

Honestly I really love the app. Great info and amazingly simple which is the main draw. 

The only problem I have is that it goes to the complete edge of my screen so it’s hard to navigate with a screen protector. Honestly, framing it by an eighth of an inch would make this my favorite app, and I’m sure it affects other users as well.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your helpful feedback, and your kind words! I'm going to try to work on an update very soon.

With metta,
Rock

### 4/5 — Great idea

*2019-10-20, version 1.2*

Very helpful

**Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback! ✌🏼❤️

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — A great reference

*2024-03-26*

I find this app very helpful.   I like how it has the English as well as the Pali translation, this can be helpful.    It’s basically just all in all a good reference guide to quickly have available to reference.

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2020-09-06*

I find having the lists in one place is really useful. I often refer to this app to compliment what I’m reading or podcasts that I’m listening to. The background music is a nice touch.

### 5/5 — Amazing app for a Buddhist

*2020-06-24, version 1.2*

The basic and fundamental buddha teaching!

**Developer response:** 🙏🏼

### 5/5 — Most excellent

*2020-04-19, version 1.2*

I really wish more informational apps were like this: simple, straightforward, easy to use. Exactly what I needed!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind review, and I'm very happy you are enjoying the app. May you be happy and peaceful :)

### 5/5 — A relief to find this

*2019-11-27, version 1.2*

I just wanted to find something calm, and straightforward to Buddhism. Really appreciate you guys taking the time to make this. I hope you keep improving it because it’s helping a lot of people.

**Developer response:** Wow, thank you for the very kind words of encouragement!

Be well,
Rock

### 5/5 — The first useful Buddhism app!

*2019-11-24, version 1.2*

Highly recommended!

**Developer response:** ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

### 5/5 — Great help!

*2019-09-05*

There are soooo many lists in Buddhism, it’s hard to keep track! This handy app is just the thing. Thanks, Rock!

**Developer response:** You are welcom, Rimit! Thanks for the great feedback! May you be happy and peaceful! 🙏🏼❤️😌✌🏼

### 5/5 — A treasure found

*2019-09-04, version 1.2*

I have been seeking a list such as this for a long time. I will thoughtfully and throughly each item on each list. It is perfect for a neophyte like myself. With great gratitude, thank you.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the wonderful feedback! I’m really glad you have found Buddhist Lists to be helpful. Wishing you peace and joy! 🙏🏼❤️😌✌🏼

### 5/5 — Great Resource

*2019-06-25, version 1.1*

A really nice resource.  Great job!

**Developer response:** Thank you for the positive feedback! I'm glad you are finding it helpful. Wishing you peace, happiness, and wisdom!

### 5/5 — A Wonderful Resource

*2019-03-02, version 1.1*

Thank you for producing this app for our benefit. I have found it most helpful.

May all beings be free from suffering!
❤️🙏❤️

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. It brings me joy to know that you are gaining some benefit from this app. May you be happy and peaceful always :)

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