Comparison

Tipitaka vs 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

Bodhi

This app offers a clear, step-by-step guide to Buddhist teachings, connecting them to everyday life. It features interactive lessons, guided meditations, and practical exercises for stress and emotional well-being, all without pressure or guilt.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step Buddhist teachings
  • Interactive lessons and stories
  • Guided meditations and breathing exercises
  • Practical programs for daily life
  • No pressure or guilt-based tracking
  • Completely free content
Features
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Want to learn Buddhism without getting overwhelmed? Bodhi is a clear, step-by-step path through Buddhist teachings, made for everyday life. Learn through guided chapters, interactive lessons, stories, reflections, and practical exercises. Buddhist teachings are explained in clear language and connected to everyday situations. LEARN BUDDHISM STEP BY STEP: Explore 7 guided chapters with 35+ interactive lessons on the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, karma, impermanence, loving-kindness, non-self, emptiness, and more. BUILD A DAILY PRACTICE: Start with a simple intention, read a short teaching, try a practical exercise, or reflect in the evening. No streaks, no pressure, no guilt. EXPLORE MEDITATIONS & EXERCISES: Practice with 32 guided meditations and breathing exercises. Use silent timers, optional background sounds, and track sessions without pressure. BRING THE TEACHINGS INTO DAILY LIFE: Explore 18 programs for stress, overthinking, anger, habits, self-criticism, grief, and more — combining Buddhist perspectives with practical psychology. A DIFFERENT KIND OF BUDDHISM APP: Completely free. No ads, no subscriptions, no locked content. Supported by Dana, the Buddhist tradition of voluntary generosity. Giving is always optional. Learn at your own pace. Practice what helps. Come back when you are ready.

Screenshots

Tipitaka4 screens
Bodhi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tipitaka at 5.0 against Bodhi's 4.6. Tipitaka also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bodhi's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tipitaka holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tipitaka ships an update every 6 weeks, Bodhi every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Tipitaka versus Bodhi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTipitakaBodhi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThibault RiviereLeon Fivian

In-app purchases

None

Tipitaka

No in-app purchases

None

Bodhi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tipitaka free?
Tipitaka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bodhi free?
Bodhi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tipitaka or Bodhi?
Tipitaka is rated higher. Tipitaka averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bodhi averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Tipitaka or Bodhi have ads?
Neither Tipitaka nor Bodhi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tipitaka or Bodhi?
Tipitaka ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bodhi every 10 days. Most recently, Tipitaka was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bodhi on October 25, 2026.

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