Changelog

Stay up to date with the latest improvements, features, and fixes in Choose Like Buddha, a mindfulness and decision-making app inspired by Buddhist philosophy. On this page, we share detailed release notes for each version, including new features, performance enhancements, and bug fixes.

We regularly update the app to improve user experience, add meaningful tools like daily reminders, and ensure stability across iOS devices. Check back often to see how the app evolves and how each update helps you make calmer, more conscious choices in everyday life.

Version 1.8 - March 13, 2026

Growth Tracking & Required Sign-In

  • Added onboarding screens to guide new users through the app
  • Introduced Buddhist Concepts Radar Chart on your profile, tracking your strengths and areas for growth across 8 core concepts: Compassion, Patience, Letting Go, Mindfulness, Right Speech, Acceptance, Kindness, and Wisdom
  • Sign-in is now required to provide a more personalized experience — including saving your progress, syncing your data, and tracking your growth over time.

This update brings deeper personalization and growth insights, helping users understand their journey across key Buddhist principles.

Version 1.7 - February 17, 2026

Android Preparation & Stability

  • Preparing the Android version of Choose Like Buddha
  • General performance and stability improvements

This release focuses on expanding platform support and ensuring a stable foundation for future updates.

Version 1.6 - February 16, 2026

Ask Buddha - AI-Powered Wisdom at Your Fingertips

  • Launched Ask Buddha feature, an innovative AI-powered tool that delivers personalized guidance inspired by Buddhist philosophy. Users can now ask questions and receive thoughtful, wisdom-based responses from an intelligent AI Buddha

This groundbreaking feature brings artificial intelligence and ancient wisdom together, allowing users to receive instant, compassionate guidance on life’s challenges. Ask Buddha combines the power of machine learning with Buddhist principles to provide meaningful answers tailored to each user’s unique situation and spiritual journey.

Version 1.5 - January 29, 2026

Subscription Improvements & Stability Update

  • Updated Premium subscription implementation to improve reliability and resolve purchase errors
  • Improved handling of subscription status across app sessions
  • Enhanced purchase flow clarity for Free Path and Enlightened Path users
  • Fixed edge-case bugs related to premium access
  • General performance and stability improvements

This release ensures a smoother and more reliable subscription experience for all users.

Version 1.4 — January 25, 2026

Daily Reminders & Practice Consistency

  • Introduced daily reminder notifications to encourage regular mindfulness practice
  • Improved reliability of daily question delivery
  • Fixed subscription-related edge cases
  • General performance and stability improvements

This update helps users stay consistent with daily reflection and mindful decision-making.

Version 1.3

Breathing Tool & Emotional Awareness

  • Added 4-4-4 guided breathing tool for calming the mind and reducing stress
  • Introduced food–body feeling tracking, allowing users to note how specific foods affect their body and mood
  • Improved navigation between tools and daily questions
  • Minor UI refinements

Expanded the app beyond questions into practical mindfulness tools.

Version 1.2

Progress Tracking & Personalization

  • Added progress chart showing correct answers per day
  • Introduced user accounts with email and Apple Sign-In
  • Enabled users to set and edit their name
  • Improved data persistence across sessions

This version made progress measurable and the experience more personal.

Version 1.1

Premium Access & Usage Limits

  • Introduced Premium subscription (monthly)
  • Free Path: up to 5 questions per day
  • Enlightened Path (Premium): increased daily question limit
  • Improved explanation clarity after each answer

Established sustainable access to extended daily practice.

Version 1.0

Initial Release

  • Launched Choose Like Buddha on the App Store
  • Daily quiz-style questions based on mindful and ethical decision-making
  • Clear explanations provided after each answer
  • Calm, minimalist design focused on reflection

The foundation of a mindful decision-making app rooted in awareness and wisdom.