Shantideva vs Zen Buddhism
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shantideva
Access daily verses from a classic Buddhist text, "Engaging in Bodhisattva Behavior." Explore the entire work by a renowned 8th-century Indian Buddhist master. This app offers a practical and inspiring guide to the Buddhist path.
- Daily verse display
- Full text access
- Buddhist teachings
- Practical guide
- Inspiring content
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This App displays one verse a day from Shantideva's text "Engaging in Bodhisattva Behavior" (Bodhisattvacharyavatara) and allows to read through the entire text. "Engaging in Bodhisattva Behavior" is an outstandingly practical and inspiring Buddhist text that covers all the aspects of the Buddhist path. Shantideva was a great Indian Buddhist master who lived during the 8th century CE. Two of his texts survive - the Bodhicharyavatara (the text that is displayed in this app) and the Shikshasamuccaya ("Compendium of Trainings"). Both texts are still used to the present day by and especially the Bodhicharyavatara is one of the most cherished and most frequently taught texts in the Tibetan tradition. Please report bugs to shantideva@christian-steinert.de
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.
- Zen and Buddha quotes
- Guided meditation sessions
- Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
- Personal Zen story journaling
- Inner peace and awakening guidance
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shantideva at 100% against Zen Buddhism's 40%. Shantideva also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.6). Zen Buddhism's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 20 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Zen Buddhism sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shantideva asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shantideva ships an update every 20 months, Zen Buddhism every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Shantideva | Zen Buddhism |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 228 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Berzin Archives e.V. | Man Hung Sun |
Customer experience
Shantideva
Zen Buddhism
In-app purchases
Shantideva
No in-app purchases
Zen Buddhism
- Upgrade$0.99
