183+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Sutara is the household name in buddha stories, but it's far from the only option. We track 183+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 3.6★ (655) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Jun 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.9★ (108) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.6★ (183) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.7★ (664) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.7★ (551) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.9★ (2.2K) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 3.9★ (470) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
This app offers a growing library of Buddhist audio stories and calming ambient sounds to help users fall asleep faster and find inner peace. Features include a smart sleep timer, offline listening, and a dedicated kids mode with simplified moral stories.
Access a growing digital library of Buddhist sūtras with interactive reading tools. Explore teachings on the mind, reality, and equanimity. Study and practice offline with definitions, search functions, and bilingual reading options.
A comprehensive offline guide to Buddhism, covering its history, core teachings, philosophical roots, and various schools. Explore concepts like meditation, ethics, and Buddhist texts.
Discover profound wisdom from Gautama Buddha with a collection of inspiring quotes. Save your favorites, share them via email or SMS, and post facts directly to social media. This app offers daily Buddhist inspirations to uplift and guide you.
Access daily Buddhist teachings, quotes, and parables to cultivate mindfulness and inner peace. Explore guided meditations and gain insights into Buddhist philosophy to apply wisdom in your daily life.
Access news and encouragement from a global Buddhist community. This app provides subscribers with content from a weekly newspaper and a monthly study magazine, featuring videos, podcasts, and event listings.
This app provides a peaceful space to reconnect with Jewish heritage through Torah teachings. Listen to over 20 narrated stories designed to calm the mind and nourish spiritual growth, enhanced by soothing background sounds. It's ideal for families and for finding peace and mindfulness.
Explore Buddhist teachings through 54 audio stories in Chinese. Learn about Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, and his insights on ending suffering and achieving enlightenment.
This app offers a collection of calming stories and meditations designed to help users fall asleep quickly and beat insomnia. It features customizable soundscapes and guided sessions to promote deep relaxation and a peaceful night's rest.
Explore Buddhist wisdom through classic stories like Jataka Tales and Zen Koans. Engage in AI-powered reflections to understand the deeper meaning and apply teachings to your life. Offers a contemplative reading experience with progress tracking and offline access.
Access a vast library of fairy tales and stories for children of all ages, narrated by professional actors. This app offers lullabies for babies, engaging tales for toddlers and preschoolers, educational content for school-aged children, and resources for parents.
This app provides digital tools for Buddhist practice, including a wooden fish, bells, and prayer beads. It facilitates chanting and mantra recitation with popular Buddhist figures to promote inner peace and mindfulness.
Access a comprehensive collection of moral and educational stories in audiobook and e-book formats. Explore 125 engaging narratives conveying deep human and Islamic concepts, available in six languages. Ideal for all ages, it offers wisdom and valuable lessons for family learning.
This app offers a collection of sutras designed to purify the soul and aid Buddhist learning. It provides peaceful, relaxing sounds aimed at cleansing the heart, purifying the body and mind, and promoting harmony and stress relief.
This app offers a digital space for meditation and learning about Buddhism. It features an electronic wooden fish for prayer, customizable text displays, and a collection of Buddhist scriptures and mantras to aid in spiritual practice.
This app offers unique Buddhist wallpapers inspired by Tibetan Thangka symbols. Each guardian god is believed to offer protection, wisdom, and help resolve life's troubles, from career setbacks to relationship issues. Enhance your energy field and attract good fortune with these spiritual designs.
Experience ancient Vedic meditation practices with guided sessions, sacred sounds, and calming music. Track your progress, set reminders, and explore curated collections for a deeper mind-body connection. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
This app provides the Nīlakaṇṭha Dhāraṇī, a Mahayana Buddhist mantra associated with the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara. It is also known by several other names across different Buddhist traditions.