Comparison

BuddhaWord vs Micro Meditation

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

Head to head
About

BuddhaWord

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Welcome to BuddhaWord! Embark on a journey of mindfulness and inner peace with BuddhaWord. Our app offers a wide range of guided meditations that are rooted in the actual words and teachings of the historical Buddha. These have been newly translated from classical texts and recorded on audio files that are suitable for the beginner or the experienced practitioner. Designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind, BuddhaWord provides a seamless experience to support your mindfulness journey. There are two types of auto - renewable subscriptions in the app : Title of auto-renewing subscription, which may be the same as the in-app purchase product name : Monthly Plan / Yearly Plan * Length of subscription - 30 days / 1 year (respectively) * Price of subscription, and price per unit if appropriate - 6$ / 60 $ (respectively) Thank you for choosing BuddhaWord. We hope our app enriches your meditation practice and helps you find tranquility in your daily life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Micro Meditation

Find calm and reduce stress with short, guided meditation sessions. Features include animated breathing guides, ambient soundscapes, and a private journal to track your progress. Unlock more content with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Guided meditation techniques
  • Animated breathing orb
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Private journaling
  • Session history and streaks
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Micro Meditation brings calm to your day in five minutes or less. Designed for real life — not hour-long retreats — it gives you powerful techniques you can use anywhere, anytime. MEDITATION TECHNIQUES Choose from Box Breathing, 4-7-8 Breathing, Conscious Breathing, Mindful Moment, Body Scan, Loving-Kindness, and Visualization. Each technique is carefully guided so you always know what to do next. ANIMATED BREATHING ORB A soothing visual orb expands and contracts in sync with your breath, giving you a natural focal point without screens feeling clinical or cold. AMBIENT SOUNDSCAPES Immerse yourself in calming background audio — rain, forest, ocean, and more — to deepen your sessions and block out the noise of the day. BEAUTIFUL THEMES Hand-crafted color schemes — Sage, Ocean, Dusk, Forest, and Rose — let you personalize the app to match your mood. QUOTE OF THE DAY Start every day with a fresh moment of inspiration drawn from mindfulness and wellness traditions. PRIVATE JOURNAL Capture your thoughts after each session in a fully private, on-device journal. Nothing leaves your phone — ever. SESSION HISTORY & STREAKS Track your consistency over time. Build your streak, celebrate milestones, and watch your practice grow. MICRO MEDITATION PRO Unlock all techniques, every soundscape, all five themes, and full journal access with a Pro subscription. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings PRIVACY FIRST Your journal and session data stay on your device. No account required. No data sold. Full details in our Privacy Policy. Micro Meditation is intended for general wellness and relaxation purposes only. It is not a medical product and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BuddhaWord4 screens
Micro Meditation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BuddhaWord at 13.4 against Micro Meditation's 15.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BuddhaWord sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month and Micro Meditation sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
BuddhaWord versus Micro Meditation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddhaWordMicro Meditation
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB155 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAndrew OlendzkiFintesis Co

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BuddhaWord

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$6.001 Month
  • Yearly Plan$60.001 Year
1 purchases

Micro Meditation

Subscriptions1
  • Micro Meditation Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

Is BuddhaWord free?
BuddhaWord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Micro Meditation free?
Micro Meditation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BuddhaWord or Micro Meditation have ads?
Neither BuddhaWord nor Micro Meditation shows ads.

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