Learn Buddhism vs BoardMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Buddhism
Explore Buddhist teachings, including translations of sacred texts and guidance from renowned masters. Access a vast library of content in multiple languages and formats to begin your learning journey.
- Theravada Tipiṭaka translations
- Teachings from world-famous Ajahns
- Guided meditations
- Content in 68 languages
- Over 60,000 teachings
- Multiple content formats (PDF, audio, video)
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If you are curious to learn about Buddhism and Lord Buddha, you have come to the right App! Explore Lord Buddha’s teachings using this App, including Translations of Theravada Tipiṭaka Books and Teachings from world-famous Ajahns and Teachers. Meditate with the world-renowned meditation masters. Users can access Teachings and Meditations in 68 languages, representing over 3,000 authors and over 60,000 teachings. Teachings are available in 21 formats, including PDF, ePub, Kindle, Audio, Video, and YouTube, and represent a gamut of learning styles and presentations. Start your learning journey NOW! Follow us on our Social Pages: (1) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnbuddhismgo/ (2) Twitter: https://twitter.com/LearnBuddhismGo/ (3) FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnBuddhismorg-100463012485584/ (4) Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LearnBuddhismGo/_saved/ (5) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnBuddhismGo (6) WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal: Send a message to us at +94-764387115
BoardMate
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BoardMate helps you learn how to play physical board games without slogging through a rulebook. Whether you're setting up a brand-new game for the first time, looking up a rule mid-play, or refreshing yourself on a game you haven't touched in a year BoardMate gives you clean, scannable guides for every step. KEY FEATURES • Step-by-step setup guides • Beginner-friendly "How to Play" walkthroughs • Turn-flow cards for fast reference during play • Quick reference cheat sheets scoring, costs, special rules • Save and download your favourite games for offline use • Tracks your learning progress across games WHO IT'S FOR • New board game players overwhelmed by rulebooks • Game night hosts teaching friends and family • Veteran players who want a fast rule lookup mid-game Currently supports 11 popular games, with more added regularly. Request a new game right from the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BoardMate at every 4 days against Learn Buddhism's weekly. BoardMate also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Learn Buddhism ships an update weekly, BoardMate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn Buddhism | BoardMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Mahendra Sagar | Balaji Venkatachalam |
In-app purchases
Learn Buddhism
No in-app purchases
BoardMate
No in-app purchases
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