Comparison

Cannabis Now vs Budist

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

Head to head
About

Cannabis Now

Stay informed on the latest in cannabis culture, from news and politics to horticultural advancements and economic trends. Access current and back issues, with options for single purchases or auto-renewing subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Latest cannabis news and political happenings
  • Horticultural advancements and medical information
  • Social change and economic trends coverage
  • Purchase current and back issues
  • Auto-renewing subscription options
  • Cross-platform purchase protection via pocketmags account
Features
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Cannabis is one of the world’s most talked about topics. Cannabis Now Magazine focuses on the latest news, political happenings, horticultural advancements, social change, economic trends and medical information. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

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.

Screenshots

Cannabis Now1 screens
Budist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cannabis Now at 4.7 against Budist's 3.7. Budist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Cannabis Now sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Budist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cannabis Now holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 20 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Cannabis Now's written reviews are positive against 78% of Budist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cannabis Now ships an update every 7 months, Budist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cannabis Now versus Budist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCannabis NowBudist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (41 ratings) — better3.7 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB72 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMagazinecloner.com US LLCBudist Inc.

Customer experience

Cannabis Now

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

Budist

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cannabis Now

Subscriptions1
  • Cannabis Now Auto Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time9
  • Issue 18 (id:358525)$4.99
  • Issue 17 (id:358524)$4.99
  • Issue 14 (id:358521)$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Issue 12 (id:358519)$4.99
  • Issue 11 (id:358518)$4.99
  • Issue 8 (id:358515)$4.99
  • Issue 7 (id:358514)$4.99
  • Issue 19 (id:358526)$4.99
  • Cannabis Now Back Issue Bundle$6.99
None

Budist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cannabis Now free?
Cannabis Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Budist free?
Budist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cannabis Now or Budist?
Cannabis Now is rated higher. Cannabis Now averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Budist averages 3.7 from 20 ratings.
Do Cannabis Now or Budist have ads?
Neither Cannabis Now nor Budist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cannabis Now or Budist?
Cannabis Now ships an update every 7 months, and Budist fortnightly. Most recently, Cannabis Now was updated on November 6, 2026 and Budist on November 4, 2026.

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