Best Buddhism Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Looking for free buddhism apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Buddhism Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Buddha Wisdom: Buddhism QuotesBuddha Wisdom: Buddhism QuotesFree4.7★ (554)NoYesAug 2026
2Plum Village: MindfulnessPlum Village: MindfulnessFree5.0★ (3.8K)NoNoAug 2026
3Gautama: Buddhist AppGautama: Buddhist AppFree5.0★ (42)NoYesAug 2026
4Learn BuddhismLearn BuddhismFree4.0★ (4)NoNoJul 2026
5Buddha Quotes: Buddhist WisdomBuddha Quotes: Buddhist WisdomFree4.8★ (2.5K)YesYesAug 2026
6Om Mani – Global BuddhismOm Mani – Global BuddhismFree5.0★ (40)NoYesAug 2026
7Insight Timer: Meditate, SleepInsight Timer: Meditate, SleepFree4.9★ (444K)NoYesAug 2026
8Buddhism Complete GuideBuddhism Complete GuideFree4.6★ (183)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Buddhism

Buddha Wisdom: Buddhism Quotes#1

Buddha Wisdom: Buddhism Quotes by Evgeniy Mitskevichus

Daily clarity, insight & peace
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(554 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app for learning Buddhism
  • 🚀 Helpful insights and teachings
  • 💡 Guided meditations
  • 🙏 Valuable resource for beginners and practitioners

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Premium content locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Glitchy performance and bugs
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization tactics
Plum Village: Mindfulness#2

Plum Village: Mindfulness by Centre for Applied Ethics Ltd

Guided Mindfulness, Ad-Free
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
5.0😊(3.8K ratings)
Free
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This app offers guided mindfulness meditations and talks from a renowned Zen Buddhist Master to help reduce stress, anxiety, and cultivate inner peace. Explore a variety of practices for daily life, including meditations for children and offline listening options.

What We Love

  • 🙏 Excellent app
  • 🌺 Wonderful
  • 🌈 Amazing meditation app
  • 🏠 A home for my spiritual practice

Room to Improve

  • ⏱️ Missing an open-ended timer
Gautama: Buddhist App#3

Gautama: Buddhist App by Stephen Chien

buddhist mindfulness app
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
5.0(42 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Find inner peace through guided meditations, authentic Buddhist teachings, and daily prayers. Engage in conversations to deepen your understanding of Buddhist philosophy and cultivate mindfulness.

More Buddhism apps to explore

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Learn Buddhism
Learn Buddhism
Learn Buddhism
Explore Buddhist Teachings.
Free

Explore Buddhist teachings, including translations of sacred texts and guidance from renowned masters. Access a vast library of content in multiple languages and formats to begin your learning journey.

Theravada Tipiṭaka translationsTeachings from world-famous AjahnsGuided meditations
📚 Education
(4)
free
5
Buddha Quotes: Buddhist Wisdom
Buddha Quotes: Buddhist Wisdom
Buddha Quotes: Buddhist Wisdom
Find Calm, Boost Spirituality
Free

Access a vast collection of inspirational quotes from Buddha and Buddhist teachers to enhance your spiritual life. Features include a lunar calendar, meditation tools, and a library of knowledge. Personalize your experience with custom quotes and beautiful backgrounds.

Inspirational Buddha quotesCustom quote creationLunar calendar
📚 Education
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Om Mani – Global Buddhism
Om Mani – Global Buddhism
Om Mani – Global Buddhism
Mantra, Sutra & Mala Counter
Free

Access Buddhist scriptures, practice mindfulness, and follow a comprehensive Buddhist calendar. This free app offers a prayer room, auspicious day guidance, and tools for chanting and meditation, all without ads.

Full Buddhist Calendar with Lunar DatesCollection of Buddhist TeachingsPrayer Room & Merit Dedication
🔍 Reference
(40)
free
7
Insight Timer: Meditate, Sleep
Insight Timer: Meditate, Sleep
Insight Timer: Meditate, Sleep
Meditation & Anxiety Relief
Free

Access thousands of guided meditations, music tracks, and talks from world-renowned experts to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. Daily new content is added, catering to both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Thousands of guided meditationsMusic tracks and ambient soundsMeditation timer
💪 Health & Fitness
(444K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Buddhism Complete Guide
Buddhism Complete Guide
Buddhism Complete Guide
by eTips LTD
Free

A comprehensive offline guide to Buddhism, covering its history, core teachings, philosophical roots, and various schools. Explore concepts like meditation, ethics, and Buddhist texts.

Offline accessLife of the BuddhaHistory of Buddhism
📚 Education
(183)
free with in-app purchases
9
84000 - All Buddha's Words
84000 - All Buddha's Words
84000 - All Buddha's Words
Interactive virtual library
Free

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.

Dynamic collection of Buddhist sūtrasInteractive reading toolsPop-up definitions and glossary
📚 Books
(112)
free
10
Daily Dharma by Tricycle
Daily Dharma by Tricycle
Daily Dharma by Tricycle
More than a meditation app
Free

Start your day with Buddhist wisdom and inspiration from leading teachers. Access daily quotes, articles on mindfulness and emotions, and set reminders. A subscription unlocks live meditations, digital magazine issues, exclusive content, and a vast archive.

Daily inspirational quotesNew Buddhist wisdom articles dailyShare quotes with friends
📚 Education
(932)
free with in-app purchases
11
Modern Buddhism
Modern Buddhism
Modern Buddhism
Guided meditations
Free

This app offers free guided meditations, inspiring podcasts, and complete eBooks to make meditation accessible for all levels. Learn practical wisdom, reduce stress, and connect with a global community of practitioners. Download content for offline use.

Guided meditations for calm and focusWisdom podcasts with practical adviceFree eBooks on meditation and Buddhism
💪 Health & Fitness
(32)
free
12
KarmaPath - Learn Buddhism
KarmaPath - Learn Buddhism
KarmaPath - Learn Buddhism
Buddhist Wisdom & Meditations
Free

Explore Buddhist wisdom through daily lessons, guided meditations, and reflection exercises. This app supports mindfulness, Dharma understanding, and inner calm for personal and spiritual growth. It offers a structured approach for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

Daily Buddhist lessonsGuided meditationsMindfulness exercises
📚 Education
(196)
free with in-app purchases
13
Balance: Meditation & Sleep
Balance: Meditation & Sleep
Balance: Meditation & Sleep
Breathe, calm anxiety & stress
Free

This app offers personalized guided meditations tailored to your experience, goals, and preferences. It provides daily meditations, skill-building plans, and bite-sized sessions for stress reduction, improved sleep, and enhanced focus. Explore unique immersive meditations and sleep aids for a customized mindfulness journey.

Personalized guided meditationsDaily meditation plansBite-sized single meditations
💪 Health & Fitness
(120K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Dhamma Badee
Dhamma Badee
Dhamma Badee
Dhamma
Free

Explore beadwork patterns and verses guiding practical mindfulness and maturity. This app focuses on various bead designs to help build integrity, inspired by the Buddha's attributes.

Beadwork patternsMindfulness guidanceMaturity pursuit
📚 Books
(1)
free
15
Buddhism: Daily Teachings
Buddhism: Daily Teachings
Buddhism: Daily Teachings
Teachings, Meditation & Wisdom
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
16
Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada
Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada
Buddha Quotes & Dhammapada
Daily Mindfulness & Audio
Free

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.

Save favorite quotesShare quotes via emailShare quotes via SMS
📚 Books
(666)
free with in-app purchases
17
Joy of Living
Joy of Living
Joy of Living
with Mingyur Rinpoche
Free

Explore Buddhist wisdom for modern life and discover inner peace and happiness. Learn practical techniques to work with difficult emotions and transform daily moments into opportunities for joy. This app offers guided meditations and teachings suitable for all levels.

Timeless Buddhist wisdom for daily lifeGuided meditations and contemplationsTools for working with anxiety and emotions
💪 Health & Fitness
(48)
ad-supported
18
Wisdom.org
Wisdom.org
Wisdom.org
Buddhism Books
Free

Explore a curated library of Buddhist teachings from various traditions. Access books on Tibetan Buddhism, Zen, and mindfulness, designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Download content for offline reading and integrate teachings into your daily life.

Curated Buddhist libraryTeachings on Tibetan Buddhism, Zen, mindfulnessOffline book downloads
📚 Books
(4)
free
19
Buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism
by ADDIE Soft Ltd
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
20
The Way: Meditation & Zen
The Way: Meditation & Zen
The Way: Meditation & Zen
Peace, calm, energy, awakening
Free

This app offers a structured, single-path meditation training program led by an authorized Zen master. It guides users through key meditation practices to foster peace, insight, and awakening, with options for those who cannot afford the subscription.

Single, linear meditation pathGuided by authorized Zen masterExplores Zen koans and non-dual awareness
🌟 Lifestyle
(2.8K)
freemium

FAQ about Buddhism

What are the best buddhism apps for iPhone?
Buddha Wisdom: Buddhism Quotes tops our buddhism apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 554 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top buddhism apps we rank are free to download, including Buddha Wisdom: Buddhism Quotes and Plum Village: Mindfulness.
Buddha Wisdom: Buddhism Quotes has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 250+ buddhism apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides daily Buddhist teachings, quotes, parables, and guided meditations to help users cultivate mindfulness, gain insight, and find inner peace. It aims to make Buddhist wisdom accessible for application in everyday life.
Key features include a collection of Buddhism meditations, inspirational quotes from the Buddha, explanations of The Four Noble Truths, various Buddhism chapters, parables, and professionally recorded guided audio meditations.

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