Buddhist Sun vs Alan Watts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buddhist Sun
This app calculates Solar Noon and Dawn times with a speech countdown timer. It's designed for Buddhist monks and those observing 8 or 10 precepts, utilizing GPS and city search for accurate timing.
- Solar Noon calculation
- Dawn time calculation
- Speech countdown timer
- GPS location services
- City name search (40,000+ cities)
- Safety buffer for dawn times
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Know the Solar Noon based on your GPS Coordinates. Know the time when to stop eating for Buddhist monks and those who follow Uposatha Sīla. Countdown Timer for Solar Noon Uposatha Calendar Meditation Timer Sun Shade Screen Compass to point you in the direction of Sacred Buddhist Sites
Alan Watts
Explore the profound wisdom of a renowned philosopher and spiritual teacher. Access a vast, curated collection of remastered talks, lectures, and exclusive content for personal growth and self-discovery. Listen offline and track your progress through a comprehensive library.
- Remastered audio talks
- Extensive streaming collection
- Exclusive content access
- Offline listening
- Mark talks as completed
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Dive into the wisdom of one of the most influential thinkers of our time with the Alan Watts app, presented by the official Alan Watts Org. Whether interested in philosophy, meditation, spirituality, or self-discovery, this app is the perfect resource for your personal journey. We've thoughtfully curated rare content and re-mastered old favorites to create the most authentic collection of Alan Watts' content available anywhere. Stream our vast collection of Alan Watts' talks, lectures, and seminars. The Alan Watts app lets you access Alan's wisdom wherever you go! Features: - Classic and Remastered Audio: We've restored and remastered your favorite Alan Watts content for a totally fresh experience. - Most Comprehensive Streaming Collection: Explore the most extensive collection of Alan Watts' talks and public lectures, streaming anywhere. - Exclusive Content: Access rare Alan Watts content exclusively available on the app. - Offline Listening: Download talks and listen anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection. - Mark Talks as Completed: Easily flag which recordings you've finished, helping you track your journey through Alan's library. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Alan Watts on a monthly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. *All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://app.audiorista.com/pages/terms/4483/ Privacy Policy: https://app.audiorista.com/pages/privacy/4483/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buddhist Sun at none against Alan Watts's 9. Buddhist Sun also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Alan Watts's advantage is ratings volume (152 vs 9). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Alan Watts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Buddhist Sun asks for nothing beyond the download.
Buddhist Sun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alan Watts has 152 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Buddhist Sun's written reviews are positive against 87% of Alan Watts's.
Buddhist Sun ships an update every 10 days, Alan Watts every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buddhist Sun | Alan Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 4.7 (152 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 87.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 152 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Path Nirvana Foundation | Electronic Educational Programs Inc. |
Customer experience
Buddhist Sun
Alan Watts
Bugs and requests
Buddhist Sun
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Alan Watts
Reported bugs
2 issues- App stops working when phone is locked
- Issues with account access and renewal
Requested features
4 requests- Add search by summary/topic functionality
- Implement a queue system for playlisting
- Provide an annual subscription plan
- Improve UI cues for played/unplayed content
In-app purchases
Buddhist Sun
No in-app purchases
Alan Watts
- Alan Watts Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Alan Watts Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Alan Watts - 199$1.99
- Alan Watts - 799$7.99
- Alan Watts - 1599$15.99
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- Alan Watts - 2299$22.99
- Alan Watts - 3399$33.99
- Alan Watts - 5999$59.99
- Alan Watts - 6499$64.99









