Buddhas vs Talisman Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Talisman Maker
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You can easily view and verify your talisman by scanning a QR code. Talismans work best when carried with you. Store them on your phone to keep them close at all times. Explore 14 categories of standard talismans—including Health, Wealth, Love, and Family—alongside over 360 unique special talismans that change according to your daily horoscope. Design Your Destiny, Carry Your Happiness!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Talisman Maker at every 2 days against Buddhas's fortnightly. 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
Both are free to download. Buddhas sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Talisman Maker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Buddhas ships an update fortnightly, Talisman Maker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buddhas | Talisman Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shun Wan Tang | Jang Chan Woo |
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
Talisman Maker
- 15 Aspiration Orbs$0.99
- 200 Aspiration Orbs$9.99









