Budist vs Mainstage Rewards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Budist
Discover and review cannabis products with a community of experts and enthusiasts. Find the best strains and brands based on detailed ratings and personal preferences. Connect with like-minded individuals and explore cannabis culture.
- Find cannabis products by potency, aroma, flavor, effect, appearance
- Discover expert and influencer reviews
- Explore products from trendy brands
- Submit reviews with a 100-point rating system
- Share product recommendations
- Connect with other enthusiasts via profiles
- Read articles on cannabis culture
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Budist is the leading social review app for cannabis products and brands, helping consumers find the best products for their needs by connecting them with trusted experts who share their taste preferences. The app empowers cannabis consumers and enthusiasts to submit product reviews using a 100-point rating system, spanning all of the major product categories. The Budist app is free to use and includes these features: - Find new cannabis products based on potency, aroma, flavor, effect and appearance. - Discover product reviews from leading cannabis experts, influencers, and connoisseurs. - Explore the latest product offerings by the trendiest cannabis brands. - Submit reviews using a 100-point rating system, spanning all the major cannabis product categories. - Share product recommendations with trusted members of the Budist community. - Connect with like-minded cannabis enthusiasts via your personal Budist profile. - Read articles that celebrate the brands, producers and regions that define cannabis culture and heritage. The Budist community is led by a diverse group of cannabis experts, or “Budists”, which includes certified Ganjiers, cup judges, journalists, tastemakers, and connoisseurs. Each brings unique perspectives and qualifications to the community, helping to ensure that people from all walks of life find the best cannabis products for their particular needs. We encourage new members of our community to participate by sharing their own experiences and reviews, and to help us collectively elevate the cannabis conversation for the betterment of all.
Mainstage Rewards
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Why just shop? Thrive! The Mainstage app makes your cannabis journey richer & more fun. Earn points with every purchase—your magic seeds for sweet savings! Get personalized perks & early specials. Download Mainstage Rewards and let the good times roll!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Budist at fortnightly against Mainstage Rewards's every 3 months. Budist also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). 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.
Budist ships an update fortnightly, Mainstage Rewards every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Budist | Mainstage Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Budist Inc. | GREENSTONE BIOMASS RESEARCH P.O.D. |
In-app purchases
Budist
No in-app purchases
Mainstage Rewards
No in-app purchases
