Comparison

Sutta 423 vs Buddha Library

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

Head to head
About

Sutta 423

This app delivers one verse from the Buddha's teachings each morning, focusing on mindfulness and meditation. It guides users through the Dhammapada slowly, one day at a time, with repeating verses to deepen understanding. Designed for a quiet, guilt-free daily practice.

Highlights
  • Daily Dhammapada verse
  • Mindfulness and meditation focus
  • Slow, gradual study of teachings
  • Echoing verses for deeper understanding
  • Guilt-free, no-streak practice
  • Daily Buddhist reading
Features
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One verse from the Dhammapada each morning, for 423 days. Read it. Sit with it. Return tomorrow. The Dhammapada is one of the best-known texts in the Pali Canon: 423 short verses, attributed to the Buddha, on heedfulness, craving, anger, joy, clarity and freedom. Sutta 423 walks you through it slowly, one day at a time. THE PRACTICE One verse appears each morning. Read it. Let it settle. Carry it into the day. A few minutes is enough. In 423 days, you'll have walked through the whole Dhammapada—not just read it, but lived with it. THE ECHO After a week, verses begin to return. What you read on Day 1 comes back on Day 8, then Day 15, then further out. Repetition deepens understanding, without turning practice into homework. NO STREAKS. NO GUILT. This isn't an app that wants more of your time. Miss a day? Your place will still be here. Come back when you're ready. A BOOK IN YOUR HAND Turn on the cloth cover, and today's verse waits inside a book. On iPhone Duo, folding the phone closes it. IN YOUR LANGUAGE Sutta 423 also reads in Spanish, Japanese, Arabic and 19 more languages. Each is translated from the Pali, in the same plain voice: nothing softened, nothing added. YOUR PLACE IS KEPT Sutta 423 asks you to sign in with Apple or Google. Your account keeps your place in the 423 days, so you can pick up where you left off, on this iPhone or the next. SUPPORTING SUTTA The daily verse is free. If Sutta 423 matters to you, you can become a supporter and pay what feels right, from Jasmine to Pu’er, weekly or monthly. Supporters can return to past verses in the Archive and save the ones they love. Supporter levels are subscriptions that renew until you cancel. The Dhammapada is just the beginning. More of the Buddha's teachings are coming. For now, begin here. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sutta423.com/privacy/

About

Buddha Library

Features
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Buddha - Your Complete Buddhist Texts Library Immerse yourself in the profound teachings of Buddhism with Buddha, a beautifully designed app that brings ancient wisdom to your fingertips. Whether you're a practitioner, scholar, or simply curious about Buddhist philosophy, this app provides an authentic and comprehensive reading experience. Complete Buddhist Text Collection Access a curated library of essential Buddhist texts, including: • Heart Sutra (心經) - The Heart of Perfect Wisdom • Diamond Sutra (金剛般若波羅蜜經) - Complete 32 chapters with Triple Refuge and Dedication • The Four Noble Truths • The Noble Eightfold Path • Samadhi Water Repentance (慈悲三昧水懺科儀) - Complete liturgy with 9 chapters Bilingual Reading Experience Read each text in multiple formats for deeper understanding: • English translations for clarity • Pinyin transliteration for pronunciation • Traditional Chinese characters for authenticity • Rhythm notation for liturgical texts Powerful Study Tools Enhance your study and practice with built-in features: • Notes - Add personal reflections and insights to any verse • Highlights - Mark important passages with 5 color options (yellow, green, blue, pink, purple) • Bookmarks - Save your favorite chapters for quick access • Reading History - Track your progress and continue where you left off • Search - Find specific verses, chapters, or concepts across all texts Beautiful Reading Experience Enjoy a distraction-free reading environment: • Customizable font sizes for comfortable reading • Dark mode support for evening study • Clean, elegant interface designed for contemplation • Chapter navigation for easy browsing • Verse-by-verse reading with clear formatting Daily Inspiration Start each day with wisdom: • Daily verse feature that rotates through all texts • Quick access to your recent reading • Statistics showing your reading progress Organized Library Browse and discover texts easily: • Categorized by type (Sutra, Teaching, Liturgy) • Search functionality across all content • Chapter listings with verse counts • Author information and descriptions Perfect For: •Buddhist practitioners seeking authentic texts •Students of Buddhist philosophy and religion •Chinese language learners studying Buddhist texts •Anyone interested in mindfulness and wisdom teachings •Meditation practitioners looking for daily inspiration Key Features: Complete Heart Sutra with English, Pinyin, and Chinese Full Diamond Sutra (32 chapters) with bilingual support Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path teachings Complete Samadhi Water Repentance liturgy Personal notes and annotations Multi-color highlighting system Bookmark favorite passages Reading progress tracking Powerful search across all texts Daily verse inspiration Customizable reading settings Dark mode support Offline access to all content Experience the timeless wisdom of Buddhist teachings in a modern, accessible format. Download Buddha today and begin your journey of discovery and practice.

Screenshots

Sutta 4234 screens
Buddha Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buddha Library at none against Sutta 423's 10. Sutta 423's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. Sutta 423 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Buddha Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sutta 423 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sutta 423 has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sutta 423 ships an update weekly, Buddha Library every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sutta 423 versus Buddha Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSutta 423Buddha Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (22 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB131 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArtisan StrategiesLyndsay Goldfarb

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sutta 423

Subscriptions5
  • Jasmine2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Oolong2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Dragon Well2 variants$9.997 Days
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  • Silver Needle2 variants$29.997 Days
  • Pu’er2 variants$99.991 Month
None

Buddha Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sutta 423 free?
Sutta 423 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buddha Library free?
Buddha Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sutta 423 or Buddha Library?
Sutta 423 is rated higher. Sutta 423 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Buddha Library averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Sutta 423 or Buddha Library have ads?
Neither Sutta 423 nor Buddha Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sutta 423 or Buddha Library?
Sutta 423 ships an update weekly, and Buddha Library every 4 days. Most recently, Sutta 423 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Buddha Library on October 24, 2026.

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