# Tipitaka vs BuddhaBits

The clearest difference is device support: Tipitaka at 3 against BuddhaBits's 1. Tipitaka also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tipitaka against 5.0 for BuddhaBits. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tipitaka | BuddhaBits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipitaka/id6760995639/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhabits/id6764710521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 261 MB | 419 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thibault Riviere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887191464) | [Suwitcha Sugthana](https://appshunter.io/developer/372726303) |

## What reviewers say

### Tipitaka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipitaka/id6760995639)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BuddhaBits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhabits/id6764710521)

This app offers bite-sized Buddhist teachings and practices in clear, accessible sessions. It provides structured lessons, guided meditations, and a private journal to support personal growth and understanding of Buddhist principles.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized Buddhist lessons, Guided meditation, Private journaling, Buddhist structure and context, Prayer and chanting texts, Gentle narration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tipitaka free?

Tipitaka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BuddhaBits free?

BuddhaBits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tipitaka or BuddhaBits?

Tipitaka and BuddhaBits are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Tipitaka or BuddhaBits have ads?

Neither Tipitaka nor BuddhaBits shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*