Comparison

Buddhas vs orin

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

Head to head
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.

About

orin

Features
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Apple Watchで、本物のようなお鈴を。 「おりん」は、お鈴を鳴らすことに特化したシンプルなアプリです。iPhoneとApple Watchのどちらでも、画面のお鈴を軽くタップするだけで美しい音色が響きます。 叩く位置によって音の強さが変化します。上部や外側では大きく、中央では中くらい、下側では控えめに鳴らせます。 読経、法要、瞑想、写経、マインドフルネスなど、心を整える時間にお使いください。 主な機能 - iPhoneとApple Watchの両方でお鈴を再生 - タップ位置によって音の強さが変化 - タップに合わせた振動とアニメーション - Apple WatchではDigital Crownで音量調整 - ログイン、広告、課金なし - インターネット接続不要 音源:OtoLogic

Screenshots

Buddhas4 screens
orin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: orin at none against Buddhas's 10. Buddhas's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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. orin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Buddhas versus orin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddhasorin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShun Wan TangYoshihide Matsumoto

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
None

orin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buddhas free?
Buddhas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is orin free?
orin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buddhas or orin have ads?
Neither Buddhas nor orin shows ads.

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