Abhidhamma. vs Tipitaka
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Abhidhamma.
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Anyone can use this application for free, and no one is allowed to sell or distribute it for a fee. This application does not collect personal information such as username, email, or password from users. No system permissions are requested. The purpose of this application is to facilitate easy study and learning of the teachings of the Lord Buddha. The developer has created this application freely and without any monetary gain as an act of merit.
Tipitaka
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Tipitaka is a fully offline sutta study companion for reading understanding mapping the Dhamma. All texts from the Pali Canon are bundled inside the app - no internet connection needed. BROWSE THE FULL PALI CANON Navigate the five Nikayas (DN, MN, SN, AN, KN) through an intuitive hierarchical library. Browse by collection, group, and individual sutta DISTRACTION-FREE READER Read suttas in a beautifully typeset reader designed for focus. Highlight passages in multiple colors, and track your reading progress automatically. Create your own list to studies Explore the path throw a guided concept graph POWERFUL SEARCH Find suttas by keyword using lightning-fast full-text search, or discover thematically related texts with on-device semantic search powered by machine learning all without sending data off your device. NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS Capture thoughts mid-reading without losing your place. Tag notes, link them to suttas, and review them later. Color-coded highlights let you mark and revisit key passages across your entire library.. BUILT FOR RETREAT Works completely offline ideal for meditation retreats, travel, or anywhere without reliable internet. Your entire library, notes, and progress are always with you. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts, no tracking, no analytics, no network calls. Your study data stays on your device. Texts sourced from SuttaCentral under open licenses.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tipitaka at 13.0 against Abhidhamma.'s 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Abhidhamma. | Tipitaka |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 261 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SA NAY NAY OO | Thibault Riviere |
In-app purchases
Abhidhamma.
No in-app purchases
Tipitaka
No in-app purchases






