Comparison

Dharma vs Buddhas

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

Head to head
About

Dharma

Features
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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.

About

Buddhas

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Dharma4 screens
Buddhas4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Buddhas sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Dharma asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dharma ships an update every 3 days, Buddhas fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Dharma versus Buddhas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDharmaBuddhas
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeravarlabs Co., Ltd.Shun Wan Tang

In-app purchases

None

Dharma

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Buddhas

One-time10
  • 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

Questions

Is Dharma free?
Dharma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Buddhas free?
Buddhas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dharma or Buddhas have ads?
Neither Dharma nor Buddhas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dharma or Buddhas?
Dharma ships an update every 3 days, and Buddhas fortnightly. Most recently, Dharma was updated on November 8, 2026 and Buddhas on October 28, 2026.

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