# Tibetan vs BuddhaPath

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BuddhaPath at 100% against Tibetan's 45%. BuddhaPath also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). Tibetan's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tibetan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and BuddhaPath sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BuddhaPath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Tibetan's written reviews are positive against 100% of BuddhaPath's.

Tibetan ships an update every 16 months, BuddhaPath every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tibetan | BuddhaPath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tibetan/id1268315991/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhapath/id1293578635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rabten Stiftung](https://appshunter.io/developer/470008952) | [DZOGCHEN SHRI SINGHA FOUNDATION USA INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592433962) |

## What reviewers say

### Tibetan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tibetan/id1268315991)

Learn the Tibetan script and language with step-by-step character introductions and basic vocabulary. Features over 600 sound files for accurate pronunciation, covering characters, combinations, conversations, Dharma verses, and Mantras.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step script learning, Basic vocabulary introduction, Character combinations, Over 600 sound files for pronunciation, Learn conversations, verses, and Mantras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Suffixes and Prefixes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Superscript and Subscript | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spoken And Written Tibetan | $1.99 | one-time |


### BuddhaPath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhapath/id1293578635)

This app offers resources for learning, contemplation, and meditation on Buddhist teachings. It includes texts on the Four Noble Truths and daily practice, along with a meditation timer and a campaign for accumulating mantras.

**Highlights:** Four Noble Truths text, Daily practice texts, Meditation timer, Mantra recitation campaign, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Concise Buddha Path English | $11.99 | one-time |
| Concise Buddha Path German | $11.99 | one-time |
| Concise Buddha Path Russian | $11.99 | one-time |
| Concise Ed. Trad. Chinese | $11.99 | one-time |
| Concise Buddha Path - Japanese | $11.99 | one-time |
| Buddha Path 2nd Ed. English | $27.99 | one-time |
| Buddha Path 2nd Ed. S. Chinese | $27.99 | one-time |
| Buddha Path 2nd Ed. T. Chinese | $27.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tibetan free?

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

### Is BuddhaPath free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tibetan or BuddhaPath?

BuddhaPath is rated higher. Tibetan averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while BuddhaPath averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Tibetan or BuddhaPath have ads?

Neither Tibetan nor BuddhaPath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tibetan or BuddhaPath?

Tibetan ships an update every 16 months, and BuddhaPath every 2 months. Most recently, Tibetan was updated on September 1, 2026 and BuddhaPath on August 23, 2026.

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