Dharma vs Buddhas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dharma
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Introducing Dhalma, an app that brings compassionate guidance to your heart. You don’t have to face your worries alone anymore. When you write down your concerns or aspirations, you’ll receive a relevant teaching and warm advice from the Buddha’s words. Dhalma cares for your mind and helps you bring peace and insight into your daily life through the wisdom of the Dharma. Record Your Thoughts Freely write down your concerns and reflections. From everyday thoughts to deep questions, your stories are kept with care. Receive the Buddha’s Teachings Based on what you share, you’ll receive sutra passages and compassionate guidance. Feel peace and clarity through these words. Save Your Records and Teachings Store your writings and the teachings you receive, and easily revisit them anytime in your personal archive. Multilingual Support Available in Korean and English, so you can reflect and receive guidance wherever you are. Install Dhalma today, and begin each day renewed by the Buddha’s compassion and wisdom. Whenever your heart feels heavy, we are here with you.
Buddhas
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Buddhas is an interactive mindfulness app that lets you meet and learn from many Buddhas through guided story nodes, incense offering, and simple daily practices. Designed for quiet reflection and gradual spiritual training, the app combines immersive visuals, localized text, and short contemplative prompts so you can practice anytime - at home, commuting, or during a break. Key features: - Interactive Buddha encounters: story nodes with prompts that guide reflection and practice. - Incense offering system: new installs receive 6 free incense to try the experience; additional incense and optional permanent enhancements are available via in‑app purchase. - Guided meditation & practical tips: short practices for breathing, loving‑kindness, and integrating chanting into daily life. - Immersive visuals: portrait and chatroom backgrounds for each Buddha to support calm focus. - Multi‑language support: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and more. - Privacy & offline use: personal preferences and progress are stored on the device; core experience works offline. In‑app purchases: - Consumable incense packs (refill resource) - Non‑consumable “Eternal Light” style enhancements (one‑time purchase) Notes - First launch grants 6 complimentary incense sticks stored locally (no charge). - No account is required for basic use. For cross‑device sync you may provide an optional backup/login later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dharma at none against Buddhas's 10. Dharma also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Buddhas sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Dharma asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dharma ships an update every 3 days, Buddhas fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dharma | Buddhas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | avarlabs Co., Ltd. | Shun Wan Tang |
In-app purchases
Dharma
No in-app purchases
Buddhas
- Eternal Light - Ratnasambhava$49.99
- Eternal Light for Shakyamuni$49.99
- Eternal Light for Maitreya$49.99
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- Eternal Light for Amoghasiddhi$49.99
- Eternal Light - Bhaisajyaguru$49.99
- Eternal Light for Kassapa$49.99
- Eternal Light for Vairocana$49.99
- Eternal Light for Amitabha$49.99
- Eternal Light for Aksobhya$49.99
- Eternal Light for Dipankara$49.99









