Comparison

Easy Sutra vs 마음공양On

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

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About

Easy Sutra

Features
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Easy Sutra A Buddhist scripture reader that helps you read the core teachings of Buddhism clearly and easily, from the Nikayas of Early Buddhism to major Mahayana sutras. Easy Sutra is an application that helps readers access the core teachings of Buddhism in the clearest and easiest way, from the Nikayas of Early Buddhism to major Mahayana scriptures. It is more than a simple text archive. It is built to support daily recitation, reflection, and steady learning in one quiet reading space. 1. Comfortable reading and fast navigation Paragraph-based reading layout: Long scripture passages are organized into clear sections, making them easier to read and understand. Fast offline search: Find sutra titles and passages quickly, even without an internet connection. Smart Data Management: Swipe left on any sutra card on the home screen to clear its downloaded text and manage storage space. (Your bookmarks and memos remain perfectly safe.) Lightning-Fast Startup: With the new optimized data loading, the app opens instantly. Bookmarks and reading progress: Save important passages and continue naturally from where you left off. 2. TTS reading for daily recitation Built-in device TTS: Listen to scriptures using your device's native speech engine. Real-time highlight and auto-scroll: Follow the current passage visually while listening. Tap-to-read and smart resume: Tap any paragraph to start reading from that exact point and continue smoothly after a pause. 3. Memos and commentary for deeper study Independent memo system: Your memos are stored separately from bookmarks, so removing a bookmark does not erase your notes. CSV backup and restore: Export important memos for personal backup and restore them later when needed. Paragraph-by-paragraph commentary: Where commentary is available, Easy Sutra helps readers understand the meaning and context of each passage more deeply. 4. Tablet support and privacy-first design Split view on larger screens: Read translation and source text together for a more immersive study experience. Intelligent Typography: Automatically applies the most beautiful premium fonts tailored to your language, with options to customize them in settings. Offline-centered design: Core data such as bookmarks, memos, reading progress, and preferences stays on your device. Support for 6 languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Hong Kong Chinese. Recommended for Readers who want to study Buddhist scriptures a little every day. Users who want to listen to sutras with built-in TTS. People who want to combine reading, notes, and commentary in one app. Tablet users who want to view translation and source text together. Current Version: v1.1.0+ Start a more thoughtful Buddhist reading experience with Easy Sutra today.

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마음공양On

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마음공양On은 사찰의 전통적인 기도와 소원등 문화를 스마트폰으로 간편하게 이어갈 수 있도록 만든 서비스입니다. 생일 축원, 건강·무병장수, 결혼 성취, 시험 합격, 취업 성취, 학업 성취 등 다양한 마음공양 항목을 선택하고, 원하는 기도 기간을 설정할 수 있습니다. 이름과 발원 문구를 입력하면 나만의 소원등 화면이 생성되며, 이미지·텍스트·이모지·동영상 등을 활용해 더욱 특별한 마음공양을 완성할 수 있습니다. 올린 소원등은 앱에서 다시 확인할 수 있어, 사찰에 직접 방문하지 않아도 나의 기도 현황과 마음을 언제 어디서나 확인할 수 있습니다. 전통 사찰의 정성과 스마트 기술을 연결한 마음공양 On으로 소중한 마음을 간편하게 전해보세요.

Screenshots

Easy Sutra4 screens
마음공양On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 마음공양On at none against Easy Sutra's shown. 마음공양On also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy Sutra ships an update every 2 weeks, 마음공양On every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Easy Sutra versus 마음공양On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Sutra마음공양On
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyungsoo Ryu창의융합과학

In-app purchases

None

Easy Sutra

No in-app purchases

None

마음공양On

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Easy Sutra free?
Easy Sutra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 마음공양On free?
마음공양On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Easy Sutra or 마음공양On have ads?
Easy Sutra shows ads; 마음공양On does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy Sutra or 마음공양On?
Easy Sutra ships an update every 2 weeks, and 마음공양On every 5 days. Most recently, Easy Sutra was updated on October 11, 2026 and 마음공양On on October 6, 2026.

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