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Attha Nissaya vs dhammapada

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

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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.

Screenshots

Attha Nissaya4 screens
dhammapada4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Attha Nissaya versus dhammapada: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAttha Nissayadhammapada
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPinnyar DazaDhawal Gajwe

In-app purchases

None

Attha Nissaya

No in-app purchases

None

dhammapada

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Attha Nissaya free?
Attha Nissaya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dhammapada free?
dhammapada is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Attha Nissaya or dhammapada have ads?
Neither Attha Nissaya nor dhammapada shows ads.

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