# VirtualFreedan — New style altar app by hikone

> Virtual Japanese Buddhist altar experience with interactive features. (iPhone/iPad app by Masahiko Nogami.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualfreedan/id1374158139 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masahiko Nogami](https://appshunter.io/developer/806726009)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2018-08-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualfreedan/id1374158139/reviews.md

## What is VirtualFreedan?

Japanese Hikone buddhist altar "Nanaplus" presented new style "FreeDan" created by traditional technology of 350 years. It is a new prayer item in the everyday life that we aimed.

With this application, you can experience the lineup of "FreeDan" virtually.
· Can Fire candles and incense.
· Can ring a orin.
· You can customize photos and name.
· The door can be opened and closed.

Please experience "FreeDan" with this application and consider buying the real "FreeDan".

## Key features

- Virtual altar experience
- Light candles and incense
- Ring a virtual orin
- Customize with photos
- Customize with names
- Open and close altar doors

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualfreedan/id1374158139/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Not in English

*2025-12-31*

Can’t read anything added photos and they don’t appear on the altar

### 3/5 — 各宗派にご対応を是非お願いしたい

*2023-07-13, version 1.1.4*

多分戒名の上に浄土宗の梵字がありまして、
真言宗のお勤めの際おりんを鳴らす目的でインストールしたのですが、
南無阿弥陀仏のところだけは変えられず
ちょっぴりガッカリしました。

### 5/5 — 有料版希望

*2020-01-12, version 1.1.4*

大変素晴らしい。
有料版を作ってデータを保存できるようにして欲しい。

### 4/5 — 位牌

*2019-01-21, version 1.1.1*

複数の位牌が置けるとなお良い

## Frequently asked questions about VirtualFreedan

### What is VirtualFreedan?

VirtualFreedan is a virtual simulation of a new style of Japanese Buddhist altar called "FreeDan". It allows users to interact with a digital representation of the altar, including lighting candles and incense, ringing a bell, and customizing it.

### Can I buy the real FreeDan altar through the app?

The app is designed to let you experience "FreeDan" virtually and consider buying the real "FreeDan". It does not facilitate direct purchases within the application itself.

### What devices is VirtualFreedan compatible with?

VirtualFreedan is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is VirtualFreedan updated?

The app was last updated on March 16, 2024, with version 1.2.1. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What is the age rating for VirtualFreedan?

VirtualFreedan has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does VirtualFreedan have ads?

No, VirtualFreedan does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.

### What is the user sentiment for VirtualFreedan?

Based on the available data, VirtualFreedan has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews, suggesting a very positive user reception.

### What are the interactive features in VirtualFreedan?

Users can virtually light candles and incense, ring a virtual orin (bell), customize the altar with photos and names, and open and close the altar doors.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2024-03-16

Fixed few bugs.

### 1.2.0 — 2024-03-15

Product information has been updated.

### 1.1.4 — 2019-03-01

Optimized the application on devices with less memory.

### 1.1.3 — 2019-02-21

Fixed a few bugs.

### 1.1.2 — 2019-02-19

A new product was added.

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