Comparison

원불교 대사전 vs Easy Sutra

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

Head to head
About

원불교 대사전

Features
Read full description

1. 편찬 기본방침 - 이 사전은 원불교의 교리·사상·역사·인물과 교화·교육·자선의 3대 사업 기관 등에 대한 이해를 돕기 위해 편찬하였다. - 서술내용은 통설을 기준으로 하여 현재까지의 내용을 집약하되, 학설상의 문제점도 아울러 다루었다. - 문장은 누구나 쉽게 읽을 수 있는 수준으로 쓰고, 관련 사진자료를 넣어 이해를 돕도록 하였다. - 이 사전은 원불교 창립기로부터 2013년까지의 내용을 수록하였다. - 이 사전이 간행된 뒤에 이루어지는 새로운 연구 성과 및 시대적 변천에 따른 내용은 인터넷에서 열람할 수 있도록 관리 운영한다. 2. 항목선정 - 이 사전에 수록할 항목은 다음 사항에 유의하여 선정하였다. - 원불교의 7대 교서에서 사용하고 있는 용어를 선정하였다. - 인물은 7대 교서에 등장하는 인물을 수록하되 2013년 6월 말 기준으로 생존인물은 유보하였다. - 이웃 종교는 불교·유교·도교·기독교와 한국의 신종교 및 기타 세계의 주요 종교와 관련된 기본적인 용어를 선정하였다. - 철학, 종교학, 사회학 등 관련 인문학에서 중요한 용어와 인물을 선정하였다. 오류 및 수정사항은 원불교 정보전산실(app@won.kr)로 연락 바랍니다.

About

Easy Sutra

Features
Read full description

Easy Sutra A Buddhist scripture reader that helps you read the core teachings of Buddhism clearly and easily, from the Nikayas of Early Buddhism to major Mahayana sutras. Easy Sutra is an application that helps readers access the core teachings of Buddhism in the clearest and easiest way, from the Nikayas of Early Buddhism to major Mahayana scriptures. It is more than a simple text archive. It is built to support daily recitation, reflection, and steady learning in one quiet reading space. 1. Comfortable reading and fast navigation Paragraph-based reading layout: Long scripture passages are organized into clear sections, making them easier to read and understand. Fast offline search: Find sutra titles and passages quickly, even without an internet connection. Smart Data Management: Swipe left on any sutra card on the home screen to clear its downloaded text and manage storage space. (Your bookmarks and memos remain perfectly safe.) Lightning-Fast Startup: With the new optimized data loading, the app opens instantly. Bookmarks and reading progress: Save important passages and continue naturally from where you left off. 2. TTS reading for daily recitation Built-in device TTS: Listen to scriptures using your device's native speech engine. Real-time highlight and auto-scroll: Follow the current passage visually while listening. Tap-to-read and smart resume: Tap any paragraph to start reading from that exact point and continue smoothly after a pause. 3. Memos and commentary for deeper study Independent memo system: Your memos are stored separately from bookmarks, so removing a bookmark does not erase your notes. CSV backup and restore: Export important memos for personal backup and restore them later when needed. Paragraph-by-paragraph commentary: Where commentary is available, Easy Sutra helps readers understand the meaning and context of each passage more deeply. 4. Tablet support and privacy-first design Split view on larger screens: Read translation and source text together for a more immersive study experience. Intelligent Typography: Automatically applies the most beautiful premium fonts tailored to your language, with options to customize them in settings. Offline-centered design: Core data such as bookmarks, memos, reading progress, and preferences stays on your device. Support for 6 languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Hong Kong Chinese. Recommended for Readers who want to study Buddhist scriptures a little every day. Users who want to listen to sutras with built-in TTS. People who want to combine reading, notes, and commentary in one app. Tablet users who want to view translation and source text together. Current Version: v1.1.0+ Start a more thoughtful Buddhist reading experience with Easy Sutra today.

Screenshots

원불교 대사전4 screens
Easy Sutra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 원불교 대사전 at none against Easy Sutra's shown. 원불교 대사전 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Easy Sutra's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

원불교 대사전 ships an update every 9 months, Easy Sutra every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
원불교 대사전 versus Easy Sutra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter원불교 대사전Easy Sutra
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer원불교 WonbuddhismKyungsoo Ryu

In-app purchases

None

원불교 대사전

No in-app purchases

None

Easy Sutra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 원불교 대사전 free?
원불교 대사전 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Easy Sutra free?
Easy Sutra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 원불교 대사전 or Easy Sutra have ads?
Easy Sutra shows ads; 원불교 대사전 does not.
Which is updated more often, 원불교 대사전 or Easy Sutra?
원불교 대사전 ships an update every 9 months, and Easy Sutra every 2 weeks. Most recently, 원불교 대사전 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Easy Sutra on October 11, 2026.

Other comparisons