Best Modern Buddhism Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Modern Buddhism is the household name in modern buddhism, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Modern Buddhism Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Modern BuddhismModern BuddhismFree5.0★ (35)NoNoSep 2026
2Plum Village: MindfulnessPlum Village: MindfulnessFree5.0★ (3.9K)NoNoOct 2026
3Merit - Buddhism for everyoneMerit - Buddhism for everyoneFree—NoYesAug 2026
4Buddhism Complete GuideBuddhism Complete GuideFree4.6★ (220)NoYesSep 2026
5BuddhismBuddhismFree—NoNoMay 2026
6buddhism - buddha wallpapersbuddhism - buddha wallpapersFree—NoYesMay 2026
7Bodhi: Learn BuddhismBodhi: Learn BuddhismFree—NoNoSep 2026
8Buddhist Calendar SutrasBuddhist Calendar SutrasFree—NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Modern Buddhism

Plum Village: Mindfulness#2
5.0😊(3.9K 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
  • 📚 Fantastic content
  • 🕉️ Authentic and trustworthy
  • 🎁 Generous and free
  • 🧘‍♀️ Helpful for mindfulness practice
  • 🕊️ Calming and peaceful
  • 🌍 Accessible to all

Room to Improve

  • ⏱️ Missing an open-ended timer

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FAQ about Modern Buddhism

What are the best modern buddhism apps for iPhone?
Modern Buddhism tops our modern buddhism apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 35 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top modern buddhism apps we rank are free to download, including Modern Buddhism and Plum Village: Mindfulness.
Modern Buddhism has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ modern buddhism apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.