Comparison

dhammapada vs Dhamma.Gift

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

Head to head
About

dhammapada

Features
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Dhammapada Comics brings the Buddha's most beloved teachings to life through hand-illustrated artwork. The Dhammapada is a collection of 423 short verses traditionally attributed to the Buddha — one of the most widely read Buddhist texts in the world. This app pairs each verse with a comic illustration to make ancient wisdom approachable, beautiful, and easy to reflect on. WHAT'S INSIDE • 423 verses across 26 chapters of the Dhammapada • Original Pali source text and English translation for every verse • Traditional commentaries and stories (Atthakatha) explaining the context behind each teaching • Hand-illustrated comic for each verse • Pinch-to-zoom comic viewer for detailed reading • Smooth chapter and verse navigation THOUGHTFUL DESIGN • Clean, distraction-free reading experience • Light and dark mode support • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • No accounts, no tracking, no ads CONTENT CREDIT Verse translations and accompanying stories are sourced from tipitaka.net, with deep gratitude to the volunteers who maintain that resource. Whether you're new to Buddhist philosophy or a longtime student, Dhammapada Comics offers a peaceful daily companion for reflection on the path of mindfulness, ethics, and wisdom.

About

Dhamma.Gift

Features
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Dhamma.Gift is a comprehensive offline and online tool for exploring and studying Pāḷi. Designed for practitioners and scholars, this app provides seamless access to the Sutta-Vinaya alongside translations. Key features: • Advanced Search with Filtering: Quickly find specific suttas, phrases, or terms across the text collections. • Integrated Dictionary: Look up Pāḷi word definitions instantly using comprehensive datasets. • Parallel Reading: View original texts side-by-side with modern translations for deeper context. • Daily Reading: follow texts you want to read regularly, get free reminders and track your progress. • Clean Interface: Enjoy a minimal, distraction-free reading experience. ​Whether you are learning the Pāḷi language or deepening your practice, Dhamma.Gift is your essential pocket companion.

Screenshots

dhammapada4 screens
Dhamma.Gift4 screens

Verdict

The call

dhammapada and Dhamma.Gift are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
dhammapada versus Dhamma.Gift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdhammapadaDhamma.Gift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDhawal GajwePavel Katorgin

In-app purchases

None

dhammapada

No in-app purchases

None

Dhamma.Gift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dhammapada free?
dhammapada is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dhamma.Gift free?
Dhamma.Gift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dhammapada or Dhamma.Gift have ads?
Neither dhammapada nor Dhamma.Gift shows ads.

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