Cologne Sanskrit Lexicon vs dhammapada
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cologne Sanskrit Lexicon
Access the latest Sanskrit dictionary data directly from the official Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries project. Stay updated with corrections and improvements as they are made.
- Latest dictionary data
- Real-time corrections
- Official CDSD app
- Cross-device support
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Official App of Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries (CDSD) https://www.sanskrit-lexicon.uni-koeln.de It ensures that you get the latest data based on corrections being made at CDSD.
dhammapada
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Dhammapada Comics brings the Buddha's most beloved teachings to life through hand-illustrated artwork. The Dhammapada is a collection of 423 short verses traditionally attributed to the Buddha — one of the most widely read Buddhist texts in the world. This app pairs each verse with a comic illustration to make ancient wisdom approachable, beautiful, and easy to reflect on. WHAT'S INSIDE • 423 verses across 26 chapters of the Dhammapada • Original Pali source text and English translation for every verse • Traditional commentaries and stories (Atthakatha) explaining the context behind each teaching • Hand-illustrated comic for each verse • Pinch-to-zoom comic viewer for detailed reading • Smooth chapter and verse navigation THOUGHTFUL DESIGN • Clean, distraction-free reading experience • Light and dark mode support • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • No accounts, no tracking, no ads CONTENT CREDIT Verse translations and accompanying stories are sourced from tipitaka.net, with deep gratitude to the volunteers who maintain that resource. Whether you're new to Buddhist philosophy or a longtime student, Dhammapada Comics offers a peaceful daily companion for reflection on the path of mindfulness, ethics, and wisdom.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Cologne Sanskrit Lexicon at 4 against dhammapada's 2. Cologne Sanskrit Lexicon also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Cologne Sanskrit Lexicon | dhammapada |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dhavalkumar Patel | Dhawal Gajwe |
In-app purchases
Cologne Sanskrit Lexicon
No in-app purchases
dhammapada
No in-app purchases
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