# WeCroak vs BuddhaWord

The clearest difference is device support: WeCroak at 6 against BuddhaWord's 2. BuddhaWord's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeCroak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BuddhaWord sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeCroak | BuddhaWord |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wecroak/id1248149943/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **377** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KKIT Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/361904620) | [Andrew Olendzki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764006261) |

## What reviewers say

### WeCroak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wecroak/id1248149943)

This app prompts you to contemplate mortality five times daily through randomized notifications. Each prompt offers a quote from notable thinkers to encourage reflection, mindfulness, and acceptance. A subscription unlocks advanced features like daily reviews and personalized memento mori images.

**Highlights:** Daily randomized death contemplation prompts, Quotes from poets, philosophers, and thinkers, Encourages mindfulness and conscious breathing, Customizable notification hours (7 AM - 10 PM), Weekly engagement required for continued prompts, Subscription for advanced features

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeCroak Leap | $1.99 | per month |
| WeCroak Leap Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and brilliant
- 👍 Perspective-giving
- 👍 Definitely has an effect
- 👍 Surprising source of daily thoughtful considerations
- 👍 Liberating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications often don't work
- 🐛 Quotes are repetitive
- 🐛 Quotes are not always relevant to death
- 🔋 Too many notifications can be annoying
- 🔒 Paid subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working consistently
- Quotes getting stuck on repeat
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/review past quotes
- Option to customize notification frequency
- More diverse and thoughtful quote selection
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Ability to submit user-generated quotes


### BuddhaWord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhaword/id6651836883)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $6.00 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $60.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeCroak free?

WeCroak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BuddhaWord free?

BuddhaWord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do WeCroak or BuddhaWord have ads?

Neither WeCroak nor BuddhaWord shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*