Comparison

Dhammapada (Nepali vs 4DFEST

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

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About

Dhammapada (Nepali

Explore the core teachings of Buddhist studies with this bilingual edition of the Dhammapada. Access translations in both English and Nepali for a deeper understanding of Lord Buddha's practical wisdom.

Highlights
  • Bilingual text (English & Nepali)
  • Buddhist Studies teachings
  • Khuddaka Nikaya script
  • Offline browsing
  • User reviews encouraged
Features
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The Dhammapada is the second script of Khuddaka Nikaya which is one third of the Tripitaka. It is the most popular and the most prevailing book of the Buddhist literature. This script consists of all the basic teachings of Buddhist Studies. This application was developed with the hope that the practical and basic teaching of Lord Buddha on the Dhammapada may have positive effect on the society. This version of the Dhammapada can be browsed in two different language category: English and Nepali. The Nepali version of the script was translated by Most Venerable Dr. Amritananda Mahathero. It is our great privilege to publish this app to the Apple App Store under the umbrella of Dhamma Digital (a group of young Buddhist Monks and Nuns, including Dhamma devotees). We are glad to be the part of the development team and are always ready to support such kind of actions. We are looking forward to update the app with lot more language supports in near future. Don't forget to leave a review. Looking forward for your co-operation for bugs report and required updates.

About

4DFEST

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The official app for 4DFEST 2026: Glitch in the System, the bi-annual outdoor dance and performance festival hosted by 4th Dimension Dance. Designed for dancers, families and festival-goers, this app brings all essential event information together in one place. Explore the Realms line-up, register performers, view food vendors, check travel and shuttle bus details, browse practical information, discover workshops, and stay updated as new elements are unlocked. 4DFEST brings together more than 700 dancers, live entertainment, family activities and a full day of performance at Willow Grange Farm. With this app, you can keep track of everything leading up to the event and during the festival itself. Features include: – Performer registration – Volunteer sign-up – Realms line-up – Food vendor information – Travel and shuttle updates – Practical festival information – News, updates and essential notices – A central hub for everything 4DFEST New features and content will continue to unlock as we get closer to the festival date.

Screenshots

Dhammapada (Nepali4 screens
4DFEST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dhammapada (Nepali at none against 4DFEST's shown. Dhammapada (Nepali also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Dhammapada (Nepali ships an update every 5 months, 4DFEST every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Dhammapada (Nepali versus 4DFEST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDhammapada (Nepali4DFEST
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRam Chaudhary4D DANCE CIC

In-app purchases

None

Dhammapada (Nepali

No in-app purchases

None

4DFEST

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dhammapada (Nepali free?
Dhammapada (Nepali is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 4DFEST free?
4DFEST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dhammapada (Nepali or 4DFEST have ads?
4DFEST shows ads; Dhammapada (Nepali does not.
Which is updated more often, Dhammapada (Nepali or 4DFEST?
Dhammapada (Nepali ships an update every 5 months, and 4DFEST every 3 months. Most recently, Dhammapada (Nepali was updated on October 30, 2026 and 4DFEST on October 31, 2026.

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