Comparison

BS+ vs Zen Buddhism

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

Head to head
About

BS+

Access Buddhist philosophy and articles from Dr. Daisaku Ikeda. Read publications, mark favorite passages, and listen to exclusive podcasts and videos. Stay updated with news from BSGI.

Highlights
  • Clear and dynamic Buddhist philosophy
  • Read Jornal Brasil Seikyo and magazines
  • Mark favorite passages
  • Adjustable text size
  • News updates from BSGI
  • Listen to podcasts
  • Exclusive video content
Features
Read full description

Você já conhece o BS+? Agora, o aplicativo que conecta você à filosofia humanista do Budismo Nichiren e artigos do Dr. Daisaku Ikeda, está ainda melhor! Na nova versão do BS+, você tem acesso a uma experiência com melhorias de desempenho e novas funcionalidades pensadas para facilitar o seu dia a dia. Tudo em um só lugar: •⁠ ⁠Com o BS+ você conhece a filosofia budista forma clara e dinâmica •⁠ ⁠No BS+ você lê o Jornal Brasil Seikyo, revistas Terceira Civilização, RDez e o encarte Guia Para a Vitória na palma da mão •⁠ ⁠Marque seus trechos favoritos e ajuste o tamanho da letra do jeito que preferir •⁠ ⁠Na Central de Notícias, acompanhe todas as novidades da BSGI •⁠ ⁠Escute podcasts e mergulhe em conteúdos exclusivos em vídeo. Link para os termos de uso https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Zen Buddhism

Explore Zen Buddhist teachings and find inner peace through guided meditations and inspirational quotes. This app helps you learn mindfulness, relax your mind, and reflect on your personal journey towards enlightenment.

Highlights
  • Zen and Buddha quotes
  • Guided meditation sessions
  • Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
  • Personal Zen story journaling
  • Inner peace and awakening guidance
Features
Read full description

Discover the art of Zen Buddhism with our app. Immerse yourself in the teachings of Buddha and find peace within yourself.  Our app offers a collection of Zen quotes and Buddha quotes to inspire and motivate you on your journey towards mindfulness and awakening. With our app, you can learn how to meditate and relax your mind, body, and soul.  Our guided meditation sessions will help you achieve inner peace and tranquility. Experience an Epiphany as you explore the heart of Zen Buddhism.  Discover the power of mindfulness and gain a deeper understanding of life. Write down your own Zen story and share it with the world.  Our app allows you to record your thoughts and insights, so you can reflect on your own journey towards enlightenment. Download our Zen Buddhism app today and start your journey towards a more mindful and fulfilling life.

Screenshots

BS+4 screens
Zen Buddhism4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BS+ at 78% against Zen Buddhism's 50%. Zen Buddhism's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. BS+ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Zen Buddhism sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BS+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Zen Buddhism every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
BS+ versus Zen Buddhism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBS+Zen Buddhism
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB228 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperEditora Brasil SeikyoMan Hung Sun

Customer experience

BS+

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%

Zen Buddhism

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BS+

Subscriptions1
  • RDez Digital (Mensal)$2.991 Month
1 purchases

Zen Buddhism

One-time1
  • Upgrade$0.99

Questions

Is BS+ free?
BS+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zen Buddhism free?
Zen Buddhism is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BS+ or Zen Buddhism have ads?
Neither BS+ nor Zen Buddhism shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BS+ or Zen Buddhism?
BS+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Zen Buddhism every 10 days. Most recently, BS+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Zen Buddhism on September 18, 2026.

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