Comparison

myTibetan vs WB Academy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

myTibetan

This app offers a professional Tibetan dictionary with multiple public dictionaries. It features an offline translation tool to parse sentences and find individual words, supporting Wylie, Unicode, and English searches. Users can customize which dictionaries are active.

Highlights
  • Offline sentence translation tool
  • Wylie, Unicode, and English search
  • Highlight search results
  • Load descriptions from multiple dictionaries
  • Enable/disable dictionaries in settings
  • Includes 9 large Tibetan dictionaries
Features
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myTibetan is a comprehensive Tibetan dictionary and translation tool for students, scholars, translators, and Buddhist practitioners. Search across 21 dictionaries, analyze whole sentences word by word, and study in Wylie, Tibetan Unicode, or English - all completely offline. Now with Jaeshke and Roerich dictionaries. Completely rebuilt from the ground up for version 3 with a modern interface, faster search, and powerful new features. DICTIONARY SEARCH - Search by Wylie transliteration, Tibetan Unicode, or English - Results from up to 19 dictionaries displayed simultaneously - Search terms highlighted in results and detail descriptions - Tap any result to see full descriptions from all dictionary sources - Share entries via clipboard, Google Translate, or your notes app SENTENCE ANALYSIS - Paste or type Tibetan text or Wylie transliteration - Automatic word-by-word breakdown with definitions - Each word shows source dictionaries and full descriptions - Perfect for reading practice and translation work CUSTOMIZATION - Dark and light themes with system preference detection - Adjustable font size (50% to 200%) - Control how many results appear per dictionary (1-100) - Enable or disable individual dictionaries to focus your search - Optional auto-focus search on launch INCLUDED DICTIONARIES [AB] Alex Berzin Dictionary Courtesy of Alex Berzin Archives, https://studybuddhism.com, Tib-Eng [ABD] Alex Berzin Definitions Courtesy of Alex Berzin Archives, https://studybuddhism.com, Tib-Eng [BGT] bod rgya tshig mdzod chen mo, Tib-Tib [CT] Computer Terms, Tib-Eng [DM] Dan Martin, Tib-Eng [DKT] dung dkar tshig mdzod chen mo, Tib-Tib [84000] 84000 translation project glossary, Tib-Skt-Eng [84000 Dict] 84000 translation project glossary, Tib-Eng [84000 Skt] 84000 translation project glossary, Tib-Skt [IW+RY] Ives Waldo and Rangjung Yeshe, Tib-Eng [JA] Heinrich August Jäschke (1882), Tib-Skt-Eng [JH] Jeffrey Hopkins, Tib-Skt-Eng [Monlam Eng-Tib] Monlam, Eng-Tib [Monlam Tib-Eng] Monlam, Tib-Eng [Monlam Tib-Tib] Monlam, Tib-Tib [NS] J.S.Negi, Tib-Skt [RB] Richard Barron, Tib-Eng [TTP] Tibetan Terms Project, Tib-Eng [VERBS] Nathan W. Hill Verbinator 2010, Tib-Eng [YR-E] Yuri Roerich (1933), Tib-Skt-Eng [YR-R] Yuri Roerich (1933), Tib-Rus WORKS OFFLINE All dictionaries are bundled with the app. No internet connection required for search or sentence analysis. Thanks and enjoy your Tibetan!

About

WB Academy

This app offers multilingual e-learning courses in Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan language, meditation, and professional development. It features interactive lessons, progress tracking, and community connection for learners and educators.

Highlights
  • Multilingual course support
  • Buddhist philosophy courses
  • Tibetan language learning
  • Meditation instruction
  • Professional development skills
  • Interactive learning modules
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Webuddhist Academy is an e-learning mobile app dedicated to empowering Buddhists worldwide with accessible, affordable, and multilingual education. Maintained by Webuddhist, WB Academy offers a rich library of courses in Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan language, meditation, and professional development skills. Why Webuddhist Academy? Multi-Language Support: Learn in your preferred language for a more inclusive experience. Comprehensive Courses: Gain knowledge from expert instructors in your tradition and culture. Interactive Learning: Engage with videos, quizzes, forums, and track your progress. Personalised Paths: Create learning journeys tailored to your goals and interests. Community Connection: Connect with learners and educators worldwide. For Educators: Publish courses, engage with students, and expand your global reputation. Webuddhist Academy has campuses for respected institutions, such as Palpung, Sarah College, and Khyentse Foundation, to ensure authenticity, accuracy, and cultural relevance. Whether you aim to deepen your Buddhist studies, master the Tibetan language, or acquire new professional skills, Webuddhist Academy is your gateway to learning and growth—anywhere in the world.

Screenshots

myTibetan4 screens
WB Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WB Academy at none against myTibetan's 2. WB Academy also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). myTibetan's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. myTibetan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. WB Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WB Academy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTibetan has 73 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myTibetan ships an update every 5 months, WB Academy monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
myTibetan versus WB Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTibetanWB Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (73 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYury NevalennyTenzin Tamdin

Customer experience

myTibetan

All ratings67 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WB Academy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

myTibetan

One-time2
  • Donate$0.99
  • Support Developer$9.99
None

WB Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myTibetan free?
myTibetan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WB Academy free?
WB Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myTibetan or WB Academy?
WB Academy is rated higher. myTibetan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while WB Academy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do myTibetan or WB Academy have ads?
Neither myTibetan nor WB Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myTibetan or WB Academy?
myTibetan ships an update every 5 months, and WB Academy monthly. Most recently, myTibetan was updated on November 2, 2026 and WB Academy on October 28, 2026.

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