Comparison

Buddhist Sun vs MedISAJa

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Solar Noon calculation
  • Dawn time calculation
  • Speech countdown timer
  • GPS location services
  • City name search (40,000+ cities)
  • Safety buffer for dawn times
Features
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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

About

MedISAJa

Features
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MedISAJa is your meditation companion app for building a consistent meditation practice through guided Vipassanā sessions, session tracking, and community support. Built on an approach of actively directing awareness to the body, this app helps you practice in a more structured way through customizable meditation tools, guided audio, reminders, and post-session reflections. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, the MedISAJa app combines meditation routines, learning resources, and community touchpoints all in one place. With MedISAJa, you can: - Start meditation sessions with a flexible timer - Choose bell settings and guided audio modes - Set reminders and quiet hours for a more consistent routine - Review your meditation history, streaks, charts, and badges - Record your mood, obstacles, and notes after each session - Read featured articles and discover meditation content - Explore discussion forums and connect with the community - Browse events and register for specific activities - Find meditation centers and resource information - Personalize your profile and save your practice progress Why users love MedISAJa: - A structured practice flow that supports habit formation - Meditation tools and learning content gathered in one app - Reflection and tracking features that help maintain consistency - Community, events, and resources that expand practice beyond solo sessions MedISAJa is designed to support mindfulness and disciplined meditation practice. This app is not a medical application and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Download MedISAJa to build a more consistent meditation routine, stay connected with your learning journey, and practice to enhance the quality of your awareness every day.

Screenshots

Buddhist Sun4 screens
MedISAJa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Buddhist Sun at every 10 days against MedISAJa's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buddhist Sun ships an update every 10 days, MedISAJa every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Buddhist Sun versus MedISAJa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddhist SunMedISAJa
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB230 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPath Nirvana FoundationYAYASAN SATU JALAN MULIA BERUNSUR DELAPAN

In-app purchases

None

Buddhist Sun

No in-app purchases

None

MedISAJa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buddhist Sun free?
Buddhist Sun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MedISAJa free?
MedISAJa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buddhist Sun or MedISAJa have ads?
Neither Buddhist Sun nor MedISAJa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buddhist Sun or MedISAJa?
Buddhist Sun ships an update every 10 days, and MedISAJa every 5 weeks. Most recently, Buddhist Sun was updated on September 10, 2026 and MedISAJa on September 16, 2026.

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