Attha Nissaya vs dhammapada
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Attha Nissaya
This application provides a word-for-word Burmese translation of Atthakatha, offering a direct linguistic interpretation of Buddhist scriptures. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of the texts through their original language.
- Word-for-word Burmese translation
- Atthakatha scripture interpretation
- Direct linguistic understanding
- Buddhist text resource
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A word for word burmese translation of Atthakatha - Includes 130 nissayas - can be open via the Tipitaka Pali App - mapping of pali page and nissaya page
dhammapada
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Dhammapada Comics brings the Buddha's most beloved teachings to life through hand-illustrated artwork. The Dhammapada is a collection of 423 short verses traditionally attributed to the Buddha — one of the most widely read Buddhist texts in the world. This app pairs each verse with a comic illustration to make ancient wisdom approachable, beautiful, and easy to reflect on. WHAT'S INSIDE • 423 verses across 26 chapters of the Dhammapada • Original Pali source text and English translation for every verse • Traditional commentaries and stories (Atthakatha) explaining the context behind each teaching • Hand-illustrated comic for each verse • Pinch-to-zoom comic viewer for detailed reading • Smooth chapter and verse navigation THOUGHTFUL DESIGN • Clean, distraction-free reading experience • Light and dark mode support • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • No accounts, no tracking, no ads CONTENT CREDIT Verse translations and accompanying stories are sourced from tipitaka.net, with deep gratitude to the volunteers who maintain that resource. Whether you're new to Buddhist philosophy or a longtime student, Dhammapada Comics offers a peaceful daily companion for reflection on the path of mindfulness, ethics, and wisdom.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Attha Nissaya at 4 against dhammapada's 2. Attha Nissaya also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Attha Nissaya | dhammapada |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pinnyar Daza | Dhawal Gajwe |
In-app purchases
Attha Nissaya
No in-app purchases
dhammapada
No in-app purchases









