# Tipitaka vs The Path to Buddhism

The clearest difference is device support: Tipitaka at 3 against The Path to Buddhism's 1. Tipitaka also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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 The Path to Buddhism. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tipitaka | The Path to Buddhism |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipitaka/id6760995639/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-path-to-buddhism/id6793783122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 261 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thibault Riviere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887191464) | [JAMES CHARLES MUNTON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793783124) |

## 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


### The Path to Buddhism

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-path-to-buddhism/id6793783122)

Learn the fundamentals of Buddhism and begin a meditation practice with short, guided sessions. Progress through lessons at your own pace, accompanied by three distinct teachers, and access a reference library of Buddhist texts. The entire experience is available offline and is ad-free.

**Highlights:** Guided audio meditations, Core Buddhist teachings, Interactive teacher conversations, Reference library (Dhammapada, koans), Offline access, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tipitaka free?

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

### Is The Path to Buddhism free?

The Path to Buddhism is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tipitaka or The Path to Buddhism?

Tipitaka and The Path to Buddhism are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Tipitaka or The Path to Buddhism have ads?

Neither Tipitaka nor The Path to Buddhism shows ads.

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