Best Free Buddhist Stories Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free free buddhist stories 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 Free Buddhist Stories Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Buddhist Stories- Buddha StoryBuddhist Stories- Buddha StoryFreeNoYesJun 2026
2Plum Village: MindfulnessPlum Village: MindfulnessFree5.0★ (3.8K)NoNoSep 2026
3Sutara: Buddhist Sleep StoriesSutara: Buddhist Sleep StoriesFree3.7★ (694)NoYesSep 2026
4Zen Tales: Buddhist StoriesZen Tales: Buddhist StoriesFree4.8★ (8)NoYesAug 2026
5Learn BuddhismLearn BuddhismFree4.0★ (4)NoNoJul 2026
6Gautama: Buddhist AppGautama: Buddhist AppFree5.0★ (42)NoYesAug 2026
784000 - All Buddha's Words84000 - All Buddha's WordsFree4.9★ (112)NoNoAug 2026
8Buddhism Complete GuideBuddhism Complete GuideFree4.6★ (220)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Buddhist Stories

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
Sutara: Buddhist Sleep Stories#3

Sutara: Buddhist Sleep Stories by Creazioni FZE LLC

Zen audio for bedtime & calm
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
3.7😞(694 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🙏 Inspiring Buddhist stories
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💎 Great app for meditation

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Questionable pricing and subscription practices
  • 🤔 Unclear if developers are Buddhist
  • 🚫 Potential privacy concerns

More Free Buddhist Stories apps to explore

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Zen Tales: Buddhist Stories
Zen Tales: Buddhist Stories
Zen Tales: Buddhist Stories
Zen Wisdom, Buddha Teaching AI
Free

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.

AI Buddhist Teachings guideAI-guided reflectionOffline reading
📚 Books
(8)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
Gautama: Buddhist App
Gautama: Buddhist App
Gautama: Buddhist App
buddhist mindfulness app
Free

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.

Guided meditationsAuthentic Buddhist teachingsDaily prayers
💪 Health & Fitness
(42)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
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
(220)
free with in-app purchases
9
Merit - Buddhism for everyone
Merit - Buddhism for everyone
Merit - Buddhism for everyone
Buddhist learning made plain
Free
📚 Education
(0)
10
Treasure Books
Treasure Books
Treasure Books
by Bodhisattva wish temple inc
Free
📚 Books
(0)
11
Bodhi: Learn Buddhism
Bodhi: Learn Buddhism
Bodhi: Learn Buddhism
Learn, Practice, Transform
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
Daily Buddhist Quotes
Daily Buddhist Quotes
Daily Buddhist Quotes
by Hon Kei Fung
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
13
Burma Lumbini
Burma Lumbini
Burma Lumbini
by Thaw De Zin
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
14
Sangha: Buddhist Companion
Sangha: Buddhist Companion
Sangha: Buddhist Companion
Your Buddhist Companion
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
走,修行吧! GoDhamma
走,修行吧! GoDhamma
走,修行吧! GoDhamma
靜慮林 Shineling
Free

This app offers a comprehensive platform for learning Buddhist teachings, featuring Pali Tripitaka, Dharma discourses, e-books, and stories. It aims to help users gain insight and find liberation from suffering through study and practice.

Pali Tripitaka in multiple languagesDharma discourses (video, audio, text)E-books and Buddhist stories
🔍 Reference
(2)
free
16
Buddha Story - Sleep & Calm
Buddha Story - Sleep & Calm
Buddha Story - Sleep & Calm
Buddhist Sleep Stories Sounds
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
17
Abhidhamma.
Abhidhamma.
Abhidhamma.
Analytical Study of Abhidhamma
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
Tipitaka
Tipitaka
Tipitaka
by Thibault Riviere
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
dhammapada-comics-app
dhammapada-comics-app
dhammapada-comics-app
Ancient verses, illustrated
Free
📚 Books
(0)
20
Dr. Nandamalabhivamsa
Dr. Nandamalabhivamsa
Dr. Nandamalabhivamsa
by Thet Zaw Latt
Free

Access Dhamma talks and sermons from Dr. Nandamalabhivamsa. Explore profound Buddhist teachings conveniently, whether you are on a spiritual path or simply curious.

Access Dhamma talksAccess sermonsBuddhist teachings
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
free