Heart Sutra. vs 佛經 ebook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Heart Sutra.
This app provides the text of the Heart Sutra, a significant scripture in Mahāyāna Buddhism. It offers the Sanskrit title and its meaning, explaining its importance as a widely recognized Buddhist text.
- Heart Sutra text
- Sanskrit title and meaning
- Explanation of Buddhist scripture
- Mahāyāna Buddhism focus
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The Heart Sutra (Sanskrit: Prajñāpāramitāhṛdaya) is a famous sūtra in Mahāyāna Buddhism. Its Sanskrit title, Prajñāpāramitāhṛdaya, literally means "The Heart of the Perfection of Understanding." The Heart Sūtra is often cited as the best-known and most popular Buddhist scripture of all.
佛經 ebook
This app offers a collection of Buddhist scriptures for enthusiasts to download and read. It aims to spread Buddhist teachings and encourage good deeds through shared practice.
- Buddhist scripture collection
- Downloadable content
- Spiritual practice aid
- Promotes good deeds
- User-friendly interface
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傳揚佛學，共修善業, 供佛經愛好者下載閱讀
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Heart Sutra. at 37 against 佛經 ebook's 1. 佛經 ebook's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
佛經 ebook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heart Sutra. has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Heart Sutra. ships an update every 6 weeks, 佛經 ebook monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 31, 2026 and June 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heart Sutra. | 佛經 ebook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (37 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sam Tseng | Benny Tam |
Customer experience
Heart Sutra.
佛經 ebook
In-app purchases
Heart Sutra.
No in-app purchases
佛經 ebook
No in-app purchases
