Tipitaka vs Bodhi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Tipitaka ships an update every 6 weeks, Bodhi every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Tipitaka | Bodhi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.6 (5 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 261 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thibault Riviere | Leon Fivian |
In-app purchases
Tipitaka
No in-app purchases
Bodhi
No in-app purchases









