Comparison

Budist vs Zen Stories

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Zen Stories

Features
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Zen Stories is a calm, ad-free audio app for short Zen-inspired stories and quiet reflection. Listen to a story in a few minutes, track what you've heard, and come back with your own thoughts when something stays with you. What you'll find: - A calm library of short reflective stories - Gentle audio playback with low-noise controls - Simple progress tracking as you listen - Reflections from listeners, plus space to write your own - A one-time unlock for the full library, with restore support Zen Stories keeps the experience simple: listen, reflect, return. No ads. No subscription pressure. Just short stories with room to think.

Screenshots

Budist4 screens
Zen Stories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Budist at none against Zen Stories's 1. Budist also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.7.10). On price, 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. Zen Stories sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Budist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Budist ships an update fortnightly, Zen Stories every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Budist versus Zen Stories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBudistZen Stories
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.7.10
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBudist Inc.Fable Labs

In-app purchases

None

Budist

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Zen Stories

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Budist free?
Budist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zen Stories free?
Zen Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Budist or Zen Stories have ads?
Neither Budist nor Zen Stories shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Budist or Zen Stories?
Budist ships an update fortnightly, and Zen Stories every 2 months. Most recently, Budist was updated on November 4, 2026 and Zen Stories on November 9, 2026.

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