Comparison

DharmaVow vs Sangha Path

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

Head to head
About

DharmaVow

Features
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DharmaVow is a Buddhist learning and community platform for learners and practitioners around the world. Here, you can read Buddhist sutras, listen to Dharma teachings and practice experiences, learn about Dharma assemblies, and join online group practice, sutra recitation, Buddha-name recitation, prayers, and dedication of merit. You can also view registration information and related video records for in-person Dharma assemblies held by temples. We hope to offer a peaceful and respectful space where every Buddhist practitioner can draw closer to the Dharma in daily life, cultivate compassion and wisdom, and share experiences and mutual support with fellow practitioners worldwide. Main features: • Buddhist sutra reading and Dharma study • Dharma teachings, practice sharing, and stories about cause and effect • Dharma assembly information, registration, and group practice • Buddha-name recitation, sutra chanting, prayers, and dedication of merit • Community discussion and sharing of practice experiences May the Dharma illuminate the present moment. May you be safe, peaceful, and blessed.

About

Sangha Path

Features
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SanghaPath is a Buddhist practice companion for prayer, reflection, study, and building connections in the community. Keep prayers and a respectful community close throughout your day. PRACTICE WITH CHANTS Browse a curated library of Buddhist chants. Search by category, difficulty, and time. Save favorites, read original text and translations when available, and begin a focused practice session. Listen with background audio and system media controls. DISCOVER PLACES WITH HERITAGE Explore Buddhist temples, monasteries, pilgrimage sites, and World Heritage locations. Read the history and significance behind places across the Buddhist world. Browse the map, view details, and open directions when you are ready to visit. CONNECT WITH CARE Create a profile and find other practitioners. Send connection requests, have direct conversations, or create group conversations. Use privacy, blocking, and reporting tools to help keep conversations respectful. READ AND RETURN Read curated stories and teachings from the community. Keep opened chant text available when your connection is limited. Choose the languages and traditions that shape your practice. Whether you are returning to a familiar chant, learning the history of a sacred place, or observing an important day, SanghaPath helps you return to practice with intention. Some features require an account. Content and language availability may vary by language & region. Subscriptions help us to develop further, covering more of our history and help people get easier access but no subscription is required to access any of the features. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DharmaVow4 screens
Sangha Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DharmaVow at 13.0 against Sangha Path's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. DharmaVow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sangha Path sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DharmaVow ships an update every 2 weeks, Sangha Path every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DharmaVow versus Sangha Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDharmaVowSangha Path
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer艳峰 谢Promise Barua

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DharmaVow

One-time10
  • Virtual Incense - 3 Days$4.99
  • Virtual Lotus Lamp - 3 Days$6.99
  • Virtual Flowers - 3 Days$9.99
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  • Virtual Fruit - 3 Days$14.99
  • Virtual Incense - 30 Days$19.99
  • Virtual Lotus Lamp - 30 Days$29.99
  • Virtual Fruit - 30 Days$59.99
  • Virtual Incense - 365 Days$79.99
  • Virtual Lotus Lamp - 365 Days$119.99
  • Virtual Flowers - 365 Days$159.99
3 purchases

Sangha Path

Subscriptions3
  • Sangha Path Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Sangha Path Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Sangha Path Bimonthly$17.992 Months

Questions

Is DharmaVow free?
DharmaVow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sangha Path free?
Sangha Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DharmaVow or Sangha Path have ads?
Neither DharmaVow nor Sangha Path shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DharmaVow or Sangha Path?
DharmaVow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sangha Path every 9 days. Most recently, DharmaVow was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sangha Path on October 31, 2026.

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