Comparison

BuddhaTime vs Benedictus

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

Head to head
About

BuddhaTime

This app offers information for Dzogchen practice, including Geku speech, calendar conversions, and holiday listings. It also allows users to track two retreats.

Highlights
  • Geku speech information
  • Western to Tibetan calendar conversion
  • Dzogchen/Tibetan holiday listing
  • Retreat tracking
Features
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BuddhaTime was designed under the guidance of Dzogchen Shri Singa Foundation. BuddhaTime provides up to date information for the Geku during Dzogchen practice of the Buddha Path. BuddhaTime incudes the Geku speech, conversion of the western calendar dates to the Tibetan calendar, and a listing of major Dzogchen/Tibetan holidays. BuddhaTime also provides tracking of two retreats.

About

Benedictus

This app offers a comprehensive digital companion for traditional Catholic prayer and study. It provides daily prayers, full Latin and English Mass readings, a spiritual library, and resources for families and learning about the Latin Mass.

Highlights
  • Daily prayers (short & long)
  • Latin & English Mass readings
  • Spiritual library (ebooks/audiobooks)
  • Family resources (coloring pages)
  • Latin Mass formation tools
  • Rosary Crusade participation
Features
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Benedictus brings the richness of the Latin Mass and traditional Catholic prayer life to your device so you can pray, study, and grow in faith wherever you are. With daily morning and evening prayers (in both short and long formats), full Latin and English Mass readings for every day, and a wide selection of traditional Catholic resources, Benedictus is your go-to app for living the Faith in rhythm with the Church’s ancient liturgy. Key Features include: -Daily Prayers: Morning and evening prayers from the traditional Divine Office, available in short and extended versions. -Latin & English Mass Readings: Toggle easily between Latin and English for the full daily Mass texts, based on the 1962 Missale Romanum. -Spiritual Library: Access a curated collection of classic Catholic ebooks and audiobooks, including works by saints and theologians. -Family Resources: Most days include downloadable coloring pages and child-friendly reflections to engage young hearts. -Latin Mass Formation: Includes new interactive resources to help users understand and appreciate the Traditional Latin Mass more deeply. -Rosary Crusade: Join Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s global prayer effort for holy and faithful popes. -On-the-Go Access: Take your Catholic devotions and readings anywhere with this beautifully designed and easy-to-use digital companion. Whether you're a longtime attendee of the Latin Mass or a newcomer looking to deepen your prayer life, Benedictus supports your spiritual journey with daily nourishment rooted in the timeless treasures of the Church.

Screenshots

BuddhaTime4 screens
Benedictus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Benedictus at Free against BuddhaTime's $9.99. Benedictus also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). BuddhaTime's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.5). On ads, 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

Benedictus is free to download; BuddhaTime costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BuddhaTime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuddhaTime ships an update every 7 months, Benedictus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BuddhaTime versus Benedictus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddhaTimeBenedictus
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better2.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings311 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDZOGCHEN SHRI SINGHA FOUNDATION USA INCSophia Institute

Customer experience

BuddhaTime

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Benedictus

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

None

BuddhaTime

No in-app purchases

None

Benedictus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BuddhaTime free?
BuddhaTime costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Benedictus free?
Benedictus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BuddhaTime or Benedictus?
BuddhaTime is rated higher. BuddhaTime averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Benedictus averages 2.5 from 11 ratings.
Do BuddhaTime or Benedictus have ads?
Neither BuddhaTime nor Benedictus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BuddhaTime or Benedictus?
BuddhaTime ships an update every 7 months, and Benedictus every 2 weeks. Most recently, BuddhaTime was updated on October 5, 2026 and Benedictus on October 8, 2026.

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