Comparison

Modern Buddhism vs MicroTrack

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

Head to head
About

Modern Buddhism

This app offers free guided meditations, inspiring podcasts, and complete eBooks to make meditation accessible for all levels. Learn practical wisdom, reduce stress, and connect with a global community of practitioners. Download content for offline use.

Highlights
  • Guided meditations for calm and focus
  • Wisdom podcasts with practical advice
  • Free eBooks on meditation and Buddhism
  • Connect with global Buddhist community
  • Offline access to content
  • Find local meditation centers
Features
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Modern Buddhism makes meditation simple and accessible for everyone. Enjoy free guided meditations, inspiring podcasts, and complete eBooks — whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner. You can download and listen or read offline. Features: Guided Meditations - Simple breathing meditations, guided by qualified teachers. - Practices to make the mind calm, peaceful, and positive. - Step-by-step instructions to improve focus and concentration. - New meditations added regularly. Wisdom Podcasts - Short “Wisdom Pods” with practical advice for daily life from experienced Buddhist teachers with the Living Clarity Podcast series. - Inspiring conversations about applying wisdom and meditation to daily life with the Modern Buddhism Podcast series. - Topics include happiness, compassion, confidence, patience. - New podcasts added regularly. Free eBooks - Download the complete eBooks of How to Transform Your Life and Modern Buddhism. - Learn meditation, Buddhism, and self-help at your own pace. - Keep timeless wisdom at your fingertips. Global Community - Connect with thousands of Kadampa Buddhist practitioners worldwide. - Learn meditation locally and meet like-minded people. - Find your nearest Kadampa meditation center through the app, with over a thousand available worldwide. 100% Free - No subscriptions or hidden fees. - No ads. - All meditations, podcasts, and eBooks are free to use. - Our mission: to make meditation accessible to everyone. Benefits - Reduce stress and improve focus. - Develop resilience and inner peace. - Gain practical wisdom for modern-day challenges. - Join a worldwide community of meditators.

About

MicroTrack

Understand and track your daily microplastic exposure. Scan products, log habits, and gain personalized insights to make informed choices and reduce your environmental impact. Access educational content to learn more about microplastics.

Highlights
  • Track microplastic exposure
  • Scan products via barcode
  • Log lifestyle habits
  • Personalized insights and trends
  • Educational articles on microplastics
  • Advanced analytics with premium
Features
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MicroTrack – Track Your Microplastic Exposure Understand your everyday microplastic exposure and discover simple ways to make more informed choices. MicroTrack helps you track products, habits, and daily choices that may contribute to microplastic exposure. Scan products, log your lifestyle, and receive personalized insights designed to help you better understand your exposure patterns. Understand Your Exposure: See estimated exposure scores based on your logged products, habits, and available product information. Track trends over time and understand what contributes most to your score. Scan & Track Products: Quickly scan barcodes to identify products and explore information from trusted product databases. Keep track of the items you use every day and build awareness of your habits. Personal Insights & Trends: Discover patterns in your daily choices with easy-to-understand reports, summaries, and progress tracking. Learn About Microplastics: Explore educational articles and guides about microplastics, common sources, and practical ways to reduce unnecessary exposure. MicroTrack Premium: Unlock additional features including: Advanced insights and analytics Detailed exposure trends Premium educational content Enhanced tracking features A more personalized experience Your Data, Your Control: Your account and personal data are securely protected. MicroTrack uses secure authentication and cloud synchronization to keep your information available across your devices.

Screenshots

Modern Buddhism4 screens
MicroTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Modern Buddhism at none against MicroTrack's 2. Modern Buddhism also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). MicroTrack's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating 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. MicroTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Modern Buddhism asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Modern Buddhism against 5.0 for MicroTrack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Buddhism has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modern Buddhism ships an update every 3 weeks, MicroTrack every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Modern Buddhism versus MicroTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModern BuddhismMicroTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (35 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Kadampa TraditionBrezya Ltd

Customer experience

Modern Buddhism

All ratings35 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MicroTrack

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Modern Buddhism

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MicroTrack

Subscriptions2
  • MicroTrack Monthly Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • MicroTrack Annual Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Modern Buddhism free?
Modern Buddhism is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MicroTrack free?
MicroTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Modern Buddhism or MicroTrack?
Modern Buddhism and MicroTrack are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 35 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Modern Buddhism or MicroTrack have ads?
MicroTrack shows ads; Modern Buddhism does not.
Which is updated more often, Modern Buddhism or MicroTrack?
Modern Buddhism ships an update every 3 weeks, and MicroTrack every 8 days. Most recently, Modern Buddhism was updated on October 17, 2026 and MicroTrack on October 4, 2026.

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