Comparison

Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada vs Buddha Library

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

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About

Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada

Discover profound wisdom from Gautama Buddha with a collection of inspiring quotes. Save your favorites, share them via email or SMS, and post facts directly to social media. This app offers daily Buddhist inspirations to uplift and guide you.

Highlights
  • Save favorite quotes
  • Share quotes via email
  • Share quotes via SMS
  • Post facts to Facebook
  • Daily Buddhist inspirations
Features
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Discover daily peace, spiritual clarity, and timeless Buddhist wisdom with Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada — your personal companion for mindfulness, meditation, and sacred scripture. Immerse yourself in the complete 26-chapter Dhammapada library, featuring 423 authentic verses translated by F. Max Müller (Sacred Books of the East). Whether you want a quick daily quote for inspiration or an in-depth audio study session, this app provides a tranquil, serene space for your spiritual journey. KEY FEATURES: COMPLETE 26-CHAPTER DHAMMAPADA Read the complete sacred verses of the Dhammapada, from the Twin Verses to the Brahman. Navigate between chapters effortlessly with smooth auto-scrolling reader cards. SOOTHING AUDIO NARRATOR Listen to full chapter narration read aloud with natural iOS speech voices. Audio continues seamlessly as you browse verse cards or study individual lines. ZEN FOCUS MODE Eliminate screen distractions with Zen Focus Mode. Fade away toolbars and buttons to enjoy a clean, quiet reading page tailored for deep meditation. DAILY QUOTES & INSPIRATIONS Swipe through daily quote cards and reflect on profound teachings. Tap any quote card to jump directly to its full chapter and verse context. FAVORITES & BOOKMARKS Star your favorite verses to build a personalized collection of sacred wisdom for morning reflections or evening quiet time. CUSTOMIZABLE READING EXPERIENCE Tailor the reader to your eyes with adjustable font sizes, dynamic theme colors, and serene typography. UPGRADE TO PRO: Unlock the full 26-chapter Dhammapada library, high-quality Audio Reader narration, and distraction-free Zen Focus Mode. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQmhT6NXbM1qdZ75KpuC0hfgWEDHnXIARFObOYNGdbkt0Usbe26zvrZXSBTt6ocyVzY08SCFxGeDzMj/pub Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Buddha Library

Features
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Buddha - Your Complete Buddhist Texts Library Immerse yourself in the profound teachings of Buddhism with Buddha, a beautifully designed app that brings ancient wisdom to your fingertips. Whether you're a practitioner, scholar, or simply curious about Buddhist philosophy, this app provides an authentic and comprehensive reading experience. Complete Buddhist Text Collection Access a curated library of essential Buddhist texts, including: • Heart Sutra (心經) - The Heart of Perfect Wisdom • Diamond Sutra (金剛般若波羅蜜經) - Complete 32 chapters with Triple Refuge and Dedication • The Four Noble Truths • The Noble Eightfold Path • Samadhi Water Repentance (慈悲三昧水懺科儀) - Complete liturgy with 9 chapters Bilingual Reading Experience Read each text in multiple formats for deeper understanding: • English translations for clarity • Pinyin transliteration for pronunciation • Traditional Chinese characters for authenticity • Rhythm notation for liturgical texts Powerful Study Tools Enhance your study and practice with built-in features: • Notes - Add personal reflections and insights to any verse • Highlights - Mark important passages with 5 color options (yellow, green, blue, pink, purple) • Bookmarks - Save your favorite chapters for quick access • Reading History - Track your progress and continue where you left off • Search - Find specific verses, chapters, or concepts across all texts Beautiful Reading Experience Enjoy a distraction-free reading environment: • Customizable font sizes for comfortable reading • Dark mode support for evening study • Clean, elegant interface designed for contemplation • Chapter navigation for easy browsing • Verse-by-verse reading with clear formatting Daily Inspiration Start each day with wisdom: • Daily verse feature that rotates through all texts • Quick access to your recent reading • Statistics showing your reading progress Organized Library Browse and discover texts easily: • Categorized by type (Sutra, Teaching, Liturgy) • Search functionality across all content • Chapter listings with verse counts • Author information and descriptions Perfect For: •Buddhist practitioners seeking authentic texts •Students of Buddhist philosophy and religion •Chinese language learners studying Buddhist texts •Anyone interested in mindfulness and wisdom teachings •Meditation practitioners looking for daily inspiration Key Features: Complete Heart Sutra with English, Pinyin, and Chinese Full Diamond Sutra (32 chapters) with bilingual support Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path teachings Complete Samadhi Water Repentance liturgy Personal notes and annotations Multi-color highlighting system Bookmark favorite passages Reading progress tracking Powerful search across all texts Daily verse inspiration Customizable reading settings Dark mode support Offline access to all content Experience the timeless wisdom of Buddhist teachings in a modern, accessible format. Download Buddha today and begin your journey of discovery and practice.

Screenshots

Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada4 screens
Buddha Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buddha Library at none against Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada's 8. Buddha Library also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada's advantage is ratings volume (667 vs 2). 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. Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. Buddha Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada against 4.5 for Buddha Library. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada has 667 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada ships an update every 10 months, Buddha Library every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada versus Buddha Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddha Quotes & DhammapadaBuddha Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (667 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings667 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.517.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB131 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMichael QuachLyndsay Goldfarb

Bugs and requests

Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezing or crashing issues
  • Navigation buttons not working as expected
  • Syncing problems across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Daily notification or reminder feature
  • Ability to save or bookmark favorite quotes
  • More diverse range of quote topics and sources
  • Option to customize background images
  • Integration with other mindfulness/meditation apps

Buddha Library

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$20.001 Month
  • Pro Yearly$119.991 Year
One-time6
  • Ad-Free Version$2.99
  • Buy me a Latte$4.99
  • Buy me Lunch$9.99
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  • Buy me Dinner$19.99
  • Fill my Gas Tank$49.99
  • Fly me to Hawaii$999.99
None

Buddha Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada free?
Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buddha Library free?
Buddha Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada or Buddha Library?
Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada is rated higher. Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada averages 4.6 out of 5 from 667 ratings, while Buddha Library averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada or Buddha Library have ads?
Neither Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada nor Buddha Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada or Buddha Library?
Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada ships an update every 10 months, and Buddha Library every 4 days. Most recently, Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada was updated on October 23, 2026 and Buddha Library on October 24, 2026.

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