# Audio Dharma vs BuddhaPath

The clearest difference is rating: BuddhaPath at 5.0 against Audio Dharma's 4.5. BuddhaPath also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Audio Dharma's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (81 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BuddhaPath sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Audio Dharma asks for nothing beyond the download.

BuddhaPath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Dharma has 81 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Audio Dharma's written reviews are positive against 100% of BuddhaPath's.

Audio Dharma ships an update every 4 weeks, BuddhaPath every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Dharma | BuddhaPath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-dharma/id1273013847/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhapath/id1293578635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Minson](https://appshunter.io/developer/286496243) | [DZOGCHEN SHRI SINGHA FOUNDATION USA INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592433962) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Dharma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-dharma/id1273013847)

Access a vast library of Dharma talks and guided meditations from leading teachers worldwide. Explore diverse traditions, search for specific topics, and create personalized playlists. New content is added regularly.

**Highlights:** Thousands of Dharma talks, Guided meditations, Searchable library, Download and share talks, Add notes to talks, Create custom playlists, Community listening trends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Audio Dharma free?

Audio Dharma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BuddhaPath free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Audio Dharma or BuddhaPath?

BuddhaPath is rated higher. Audio Dharma averages 4.5 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while BuddhaPath averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Audio Dharma or BuddhaPath have ads?

Neither Audio Dharma nor BuddhaPath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audio Dharma or BuddhaPath?

Audio Dharma ships an update every 4 weeks, and BuddhaPath every 2 months. Most recently, Audio Dharma was updated on September 28, 2026 and BuddhaPath on September 19, 2026.

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