Comparison

Tipitaka vs Daily Bodhi

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

Head to head
About

Tipitaka

This app offers a comprehensive offline study tool for the Pali Canon, featuring a distraction-free reader, powerful search capabilities, and note-taking features. It's designed for focused learning and works entirely without an internet connection, prioritizing user privacy.

Highlights
  • Offline Pali Canon access
  • Hierarchical library navigation
  • Distraction-free reading
  • Color-coded highlighting
  • Automatic reading progress tracking
  • On-device semantic search
  • Note-taking and tagging
Features
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Tipitaka is a fully offline sutta study companion for reading understanding mapping the Dhamma. All texts from the Pali Canon are bundled inside the app - no internet connection needed. BROWSE THE FULL PALI CANON Navigate the five Nikayas (DN, MN, SN, AN, KN) through an intuitive hierarchical library. Browse by collection, group, and individual sutta DISTRACTION-FREE READER Read suttas in a beautifully typeset reader designed for focus. Highlight passages in multiple colors, and track your reading progress automatically. Create your own list to studies Explore the path throw a guided concept graph POWERFUL SEARCH Find suttas by keyword using lightning-fast full-text search, or discover thematically related texts with on-device semantic search powered by machine learning all without sending data off your device. NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS Capture thoughts mid-reading without losing your place. Tag notes, link them to suttas, and review them later. Color-coded highlights let you mark and revisit key passages across your entire library.. BUILT FOR RETREAT Works completely offline ideal for meditation retreats, travel, or anywhere without reliable internet. Your entire library, notes, and progress are always with you. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts, no tracking, no analytics, no network calls. Your study data stays on your device. Texts sourced from SuttaCentral under open licenses.

About

Daily Bodhi

Features
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Discover daily wisdom from the world's most profound Buddhist scriptures. Bodhi delivers one carefully curated teaching each day from classics including the Diamond Sutra, Heart Sutra, Platform Sutra, Lotus Sutra, and 30+ other timeless texts. WHAT YOU GET - unique daily wisdom passages - Original classical Chinese text with clear English translations - Modern interpretations that connect ancient wisdom to daily life - Background stories that bring each teaching to life - Scripture details with historical context DESIGNED FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND - 100% offline — no internet required - Zero data collection — your privacy is absolute - No ads, no tracking, no distractions - Clean, minimal design for focused reading FREE TRIAL & ONE-TIME PURCHASE - 7-day free trial with premium curated content - One-time purchase for lifetime access - No subscriptions, no recurring charges Whether you're new to Buddhism or a lifelong practitioner, Bodhi offers a moment of calm reflection to start your day.

Screenshots

Tipitaka4 screens
Daily Bodhi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tipitaka at none against Daily Bodhi's 1. Tipitaka also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Daily Bodhi's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On price and ads 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. Daily Bodhi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tipitaka asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tipitaka ships an update every 6 weeks, Daily Bodhi daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Tipitaka versus Daily Bodhi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTipitakaDaily Bodhi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThibault Riviere钰 张

In-app purchases

None

Tipitaka

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Daily Bodhi

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is Tipitaka free?
Tipitaka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daily Bodhi free?
Daily Bodhi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tipitaka or Daily Bodhi have ads?
Neither Tipitaka nor Daily Bodhi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tipitaka or Daily Bodhi?
Tipitaka ships an update every 6 weeks, and Daily Bodhi daily. Most recently, Tipitaka was updated on October 31, 2026 and Daily Bodhi on October 24, 2026.

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