SGI vs Keepsake.ai
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SGI
Support your daily Buddhist practice with tools for chanting, recitation, and goal tracking. Find local facilities and access Buddhist resources.
- Chanting calculator with target tracking
- Audio guide for daily recitation
- Goal setting and progress monitoring
- SGI-USA facility locator
- Links to World Tribune website
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This app provides resources to support your daily practice of SGI Nichiren Buddhism. First, there is a chanting calculator that allows you to set and track chanting targets (campaigns). There is also an audio guide useful as an aid in learning the daily recitation of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and the Lotus Sutra. You can set your goals and watch your progress! There are several other useful tools such as a location finder for SGI-USA facilities and links to the new World Tribune website.
Keepsake.ai
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Keepsake AI is an intelligent AI companion designed to help users capture thoughts, reflect on experiences, and hold feelings. Key Features: • AI-powered companion conversations that does not bait your engagement, but stay presence • Personalized memory and context recall so that what you said does stay • Body Doubling mode for focus and productivity • Secure and private chat experience •Unique music specifically composed for a tranquil experience • Premium subscription with unlimited messaging and advanced memory features Keepsake AI helps users stay organized, focused, and connected through intelligent conversations and long-term memory support. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SGI at none against Keepsake.ai's 1. Keepsake.ai's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Keepsake.ai sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. SGI asks for nothing beyond the download.
SGI ships an update every 4 months, Keepsake.ai every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SGI | Keepsake.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (741 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 741 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Soka Gakkai International - USA | Keepsake AI |
Bugs and requests
SGI
Reported bugs
4 issues- Daimoku count not updating accurately
- Writings of Nichiren Daishonin not loading
- Crashes or freezes when using certain features
- Incorrect or outdated content displayed
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to adjust chanting/gongyo speed
- Seamless looping of chanting audio
- Sync daimoku counts across devices
- More customization options (e.g. font size, themes)
- Improved navigation and organization of content
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- Ability to maintain active campaigns/goals across updates
Keepsake.ai
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SGI
No in-app purchases
Keepsake.ai
- Keepsake Premium14 Days trial$12.991 Month
