Comparison

DhammaTalks Mobile vs Buddhism Quest

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

Head to head
About

DhammaTalks Mobile

Access a vast library of daily talks, chants, and guided meditations from dhammatalks.org. Download and favorite content for convenient listening on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Listen to daily talks
  • Access talk series
  • Stream chants
  • Guided meditations
  • Download talks
  • Favorite talks
Features
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Mobile app for dhammatalks.org website that lets you conveniently listen to daily talks, talk series, chants, guided meditations and lectures from the site on your iPhone or iPad. Most of the talks available on the site are accessible through this app. Includes features such as downloading and favoriting talks.

About

Buddhism Quest

Embark on a path to inner peace and mindfulness with guided meditations and exercises. Connect with a virtual assistant for spiritual support and explore Buddhist philosophy. Designed for all levels of practice, it offers a tranquil space for self-discovery and growth.

Highlights
  • Personalized guided meditations
  • Mindfulness exercises
  • Spiritual guidance chat
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Concentration enhancement
  • Emotional well-being practices
Features
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Buddhism Journey: Your Path to Inner Peace and Mindfulness Start a journey of self-discovery and tranquility with Buddhism Journey. This app brings the timeless wisdom of Buddhist teachings into your daily life. Perfect for beginners or experienced practitioners, our app provides a calm space to nurture mindfulness, compassion, and inner peace. Personalized Guided Meditations: * Explore a variety of guided meditations customized for you. * Techniques include Vipassana, Loving-Kindness, Body Scan, and more. * Meditations focus on stress reduction, concentration enhancement, and emotional well-being. Mindfulness Exercises: * Easily integrate mindfulness into your daily habits with simple exercises. * Practices enhance awareness, presence, and calmness. * Exercises include Mindful Breathing, Walking Meditation, and Thought Observation. Spiritual Guidance Chat: * Connect with our virtual assistant for personalized spiritual support. * Ask about mindfulness, meditation, or Buddhist philosophy. * Get compassionate and thoughtful responses tailored to you. Why Choose Buddhism Journey? * Authentic and Respectful * User-Friendly Design * No tracks, ads, or personal data needed Begin Your Journey Today Discover mindfulness benefits and profound Buddhist insights. Whether you're seeking peace, clarity, or spiritual growth, Buddhism Journey supports you every step of your journey. Download now and start a more mindful and compassionate life. Note: Some features are available with in-app purchases. Privacy Policy: https://lienmuguercia.com/Buddhism/legal.html Terms and Conditions: https://lienmuguercia.com/Buddhism/terms.html

Screenshots

DhammaTalks Mobile3 screens
Buddhism Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

DhammaTalks Mobile and Buddhism Quest both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DhammaTalks Mobile's written reviews are positive against 50% of Buddhism Quest's. DhammaTalks Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). Buddhism Quest's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Buddhism Quest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DhammaTalks Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DhammaTalks Mobile against 5.0 for Buddhism Quest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DhammaTalks Mobile has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of DhammaTalks Mobile's written reviews are positive against 50% of Buddhism Quest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DhammaTalks Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Buddhism Quest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DhammaTalks Mobile versus Buddhism Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDhammaTalks MobileBuddhism Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBill ParousisLMT Digital Creations

Customer experience

DhammaTalks Mobile

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Buddhism Quest

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

DhammaTalks Mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Buddhism Quest

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Annual Plan1 Year trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is DhammaTalks Mobile free?
DhammaTalks Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Buddhism Quest free?
Buddhism Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DhammaTalks Mobile or Buddhism Quest?
DhammaTalks Mobile and Buddhism Quest are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do DhammaTalks Mobile or Buddhism Quest have ads?
Neither DhammaTalks Mobile nor Buddhism Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DhammaTalks Mobile or Buddhism Quest?
DhammaTalks Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Buddhism Quest every 3 weeks. Most recently, DhammaTalks Mobile was updated on September 3, 2026 and Buddhism Quest on September 27, 2026.

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